PARRY: CHAIRMAN STILL KEEN ON INVESTMENT

From the Official LFC Site.
Paul Eaton 08 February 2005

Rick Parry today revealed chairman David Moores remains as determined as ever to secure the investment deal to give the Reds more financial muscle in the transfer market.
Psrry admits to a sense of frustration that a deal hasn't yet been struck to bring more cash into the club, but he is keen to stress it has nothing to do with Moores' desire to keep hold of his stake in the Reds.

"It is a frustration that we have not come up with the investment, but life is not like that," said Parry. "We have got through this season tolerably - we've invested £43 million in the team, so we've not tightened the purse strings too much.

"Apart from maybe Chelsea, by anyone else's standards that's a reasonable investment.

"The chairman is quite positive at the moment because he's quite pleased with how Rafa's been performing.

"2004 was a difficult year from his point of view but there is no better chairman in the world of football. No manager could have greater backing.

"It was particularly difficult in the summer with Gerard going and the uncertainty over Stevie. But having got Rafa on board and seeing some signs of progress he's happier, but still extremely keen to find the right investment.

"He will do whatever it takes to move it forward, even if it affects his own interests. He cares more about this club than about himself."

Liverpool's chief executive also admitted the club are desperate to prove ex-Red Alan Hansen wrong after he predicted the Reds are still three years away from a serious title challenge.

He added: "How do we prove him wrong? By doing what we're doing. I'm sure we have got the right manager and don't feel his long term plans and goals are not achievable."