Rafa excited by American dream

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has welcomed the positive effect new American owners George Gillett and Tim Hicks have had on the club.

Earlier this week the pair completed their takeover at Anfield, acquiring more than 98% of shares in just eight weeks to be able to take the club into private ownership.
The US duo have promised to back Benitez in the transfer market, as well as provide the funds for a new stadium in nearby Stanley Park, and the Spaniard has welcomed their input so far.
"I think it's very positive. I hope that they will try to do the best for the club because when you want to buy a club and you want to invest big money it means that you want to be successful and that you want to win everything," said Benitez.
A week ago the Liverpool boss underlined his commitment to the club by dismissing speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid and he re-iterated his desire to stay at Anfield and work with the American tycoons to make the Reds a genuine force in English football once again.
"I think that can be really good for us. If everything is going in the right direction I think it can be a very good time for all of the people involved," he told the League Managers' Association's website.
"I am really happy here and everything is okay and I think it can be a very good opportunity for doing something for the (Liverpool) history."
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