Hicks bids to clear way for damages claim in US

FORMER Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks yesterday applied to the High Court in Britain to lift orders preventing him from launching a massive damages claim in the US courts over the sale of the Premier League side.

The Texan believes he was the victim of an “epic swindle” when the club was sold against his wishes to New England Sports Ventures for £300 million (€352m).

The sale went ahead after Mr Justice Floyd granted anti-suit orders which prevented Hicks taking action in the Texas courts.