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The apprehension towards the takeover bid mostly stems from Kop Limited’s limited exposure to LFC’s legacy and culture.
Option 1 seems irrational and defeatist. It would seem that Kop Limited has no interest in playing a role in the club’s success. Eliminate option 1.
Option 2 would not help change how Kop Limited is perceived and is thus, not advisable.
Options 4 and 5, seem hasty and would be perceived as quick-fixes rather than stable long-term solutions that will benefit all parties involved.
Option 3 can be deemed as the most suitable decision since it provides Kop Limited a chance to assure the Board of their capabilities and work with them to win over LFC’s fan following.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

The question requires a suitable reason which would make Kop Limited’s bid seem unnecessary to the club without denying any advantages that the liaison might bring.
Option 4 alone manages to keep this balance.
Option 1 is ruled out since LFC’s success might not necessarily be due to its ownership as much as it might be due to its players and management.
Option 2 does not provide an adequate reason to reject Kop Limited’s bid; their lack of experience in a particular region does not necessarily make their proposal seem harmful to LFC’s interests.
Option 3 is absurd; though, it might be true that LFC’s success can be attributed to its fans but one cannot accept a unanimous consensus from such a large number of fans.
To reject a proposal on these grounds would be irrational on the board’s part.
Option 5 can be eliminated since a takeover need not be limited to adding monetary value alone.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

The question seeks a choice that would be irrelevant to Kop’s takeover of LFC. Option 1 is a valid concern since the passage mentions how LFC fans were concerned about “commercial exploitation of the club’s legacy.” Options 2 and 3 are also worth considering for Kop Limited, as the prospective owners of LFC.
It is necessary, that the existing management of LFC agrees with Kop Limited on the transition during the change of ownership. This eliminates option 4.
Option 5 alone is irrelevant since an appraisal of the team’s performance will not be required as a point of consideration during the takeover. Moreover, the passage states that LFC is a successful football club and such an aspect would have been considered far ahead in time and not at the current phase when the proceedings are about to begin.
Hence, the correct answer is option 5.