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Originally Posted by TheDaddy
Lim, 57, ranked as the eighth-richest Singaporean with an estimated wealth of $1.6 billion (1 billion pounds) by Forbes, has exclusive rights to own and operate a chain of Manchester United-themed restaurants and bars in Asia.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE69B0A420101012
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With all due respect to Lim as a businessman he has no track record in the ongoing development of a major/global sports brand. Estimated wealth? well it shouldn't need to be pointed out that these figures are usually wildly optimistic especially where Forbes are concerned. I would be very surprised if he had even a third of his estimated wealth attracting moths in his wallet. PR won't have done him any harm in raising his public profile but in terms of the LFC bid he has majorly discredited himself because these things must be done in commercial confidence and not through the media.
There probably will be LFC fans at the high court today as it's a public hearing although the case will be swiftly ajourned until later in the week to allow the judge to examine the case material in greater detail. Fans attending are aware that the 7/7 inquest is being held this week so out of respect it is highly unlikely there will be any mass, vocal protesting and anyone doing so will be duly lynched.
Update: Looks like the full hearing may be today and not the adjournment. Maybe the courts have played a blinder here to prevent masses of people turning up.. good move in the circumstances. Coverage of the case as it happens:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/b...t-john-w-henry