Tom Hicks, Co-Owner Liverpool FC will fly back to Texas tonight as the Anfield men bid to reach the Champions League semi-finals. Hicks spent much of last week in London, it is believed trying to raise funds in his ongoing battle for control of Liverpool with fellow owner George Gillett. The American was at the Emirates Stadium last Wednesday to see the quarter-final first leg against Arsenal, and was again in the directors' box there on Saturday to witness the league clash between the clubs. But Hicks has since flown home to Dallas to watch the opening match of his Texas Rangers baseball team's new season. He will again be represented at Anfield tonight for the quarter-final second leg by his son Tom Jnr.
The last time Tom Jnr attended a match at Anfield was for the Middlesbrough game on February 23, when he went for a drink afterwards at the Sandon pub near the ground to meet fans. It was reported that he was spat at, had beer thrown at him and needed to be rescued by minders. Security at Anfield is expected to be tight tonight and it is unlikely that Hicks' son will try anything similar this time. Hicks senior said in the Dallas Morning News of his decision to watch his baseball team: "Opening day in baseball is like a national holiday.
The last time Tom Jnr attended a match at Anfield was for the Middlesbrough game on February 23, when he went for a drink afterwards at the Sandon pub near the ground to meet fans. It was reported that he was spat at, had beer thrown at him and needed to be rescued by minders. Security at Anfield is expected to be tight tonight and it is unlikely that Hicks' son will try anything similar this time. Hicks senior said in the Dallas Morning News of his decision to watch his baseball team: "Opening day in baseball is like a national holiday.
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