Football's big business - we must keep up; 60 days ... and we'll start building work on the pounds 215m New Anfield.

FANS on the Liverpool ECHO'S fans website today gave a positive if cautionary reaction to the takeover news.

Red4life said: "Having read their interview we walk on with new hope in our hearts Y.N.W.A."

Spencer said: "I am not convinced but whatever happens a little bit of our great club died last week with the DIC farce."

Superkenny said: "I think this deal will be in Liverpool's favour, because in order to compete with the best, we have to realise that football is now big business. In fact, I think the Reds can now really make proper headway in competing for the Premiership title."

Bloodred said: "On the outside it sounds good, but I still want to see the finer details. How will they fund the stadium - out of their pocket? Loan? Mortgage? Will there be a hike in ticket prices to raise funds? How much money and over what period will Rafa have money for transfers?

"Not being cyinical but we still only have the public 'how'd ya do' speeches at the moment."

Tony R said: "David Moores is a top man. He has provided money for all previous signings, and to keep our great club at the top he has found the best men to do the job. Thanks David, you're a true red."

Steph, from Canada, said: "I'm from Montreal Canada and a proud Montreal Canadiens fan.

"George Gillett bought the club about 5 years ago, a lot of us here in Montreal were very worried about another American coming here and taking over our club.

"But Gillett has realy put some money, pride and trust back into a club.