Burning issue: Liverpool fans show their anger at the club's American ownersAbout 500 Liverpool fans demonstrated at Anfield against the club’s American owners last night and showed their support for Rafa Benitez despite his poor record.
Tom Hicks and George Gillett, who bought the Reds in 2007, recently announced their intention to sell the club, which is currently £351million in debt.
News that the club parted company with manager Rafael Benitez sparked the impromptu protest, which swelled by word of mouth.
Christian Sampson, 18, from St Helens
‘For me, it was more about coming down here and singing for Benitez as much as it was about criticising the owners. It was a disgraceful decision.’
Terry Bonut, 22, from Aigburth, Liverpool
‘To get rid of Benitez seems crazy. We might have had a poor season but he was still the right man for the job.’
Louise Smith, 33, from Wallasey, Wirral
‘My sons are devastated by him going but maybe it was the end of the road. Who knows? We need a top name to come in and take over because if we don’t then next season is going to be even worse.’
Bill Jameson, 41, from Anfield, Liverpool
‘I was not a huge fan of him by the end but even saying that, we are not going to get anyone better are we? God help us next season.’
Carl Anderson, 19, from Dingle, Liverpool
‘Totally pointless and we will be even worse next season. Liverpool’s fans don’t forget
these things. Yanks Out Now.’
Joe Billington, 30, from Huyton, Liverpool
‘Forget everything else, what’s happened over the last couple of seasons and just remember Istanbul when Rafa made us the champions of Europe. He will always be loved for that.’
source: dailymail
