Gillett: Rafa to blame not us
Liverpool co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks
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Tuesday, 06, Oct 2009 11:39
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Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has apparently claimed the club's indifferent form this season is down to manager Rafa Benitez rather than the owners.
The Reds suffered a humbling 2-0 defeat against Fiorentina in the Champions League last week, followed by an away loss to Chelsea by the same scoreline at the weekend.
The club's owners Tom Hicks and Gillett have come in for criticism from Liverpool supporters following the recent decision to shelve plans for a new stadium and apparently limit Benitez's transfer budget.
However, the Daily Telegraph newspaper reports Gillett recently responded to the criticism in a discussion with a representative from a fans' group.
"We have invested more money than our competitors, in keeping with the history of the club," he is reported to have said.
"In the last 18 months, we have invested £128 million on top of what has come in. That means it should be getting better.
"Now if it's not getting better, it's not Gillett and Hicks, it's the manager, it's the scouting. You have to make sure you balance out your analysis.
"There was plenty of money, so if you have any complaints, take a look at the ins and outs."
He added Liverpool were currently in a better financial condition than Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.
Only Manchester City and all their "craziness" had invested more, he added.
Liverpool currently lie sixth in the Premier League, six points behind the leaders Chelsea.