Liverpool considering ticketing structure review after unprecedented Anfield walkout
Saturday’s walkout protest at Anfield may have sparked owners John W. Henry and Tom Werner into life, after “emergency talks” over a review.
FSG
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are the owners of Liverpool FC, having purchased the club in October 2010.
FSG (then known as New England Sports Ventures / NESV) paid £300 million for Liverpool.
Founded in 2001 and based in Boston, the principal owner of FSG is John W. Henry and its chairman is Tom Werner. FSG also own the Boston Red Sox (baseball) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (ice hockey).
Below you will find all the latest news, reports and opinion on Liverpool FC owners Fenway Sports Group.
Brendan Rodgers: Liverpool must decide on “a business model or a winning model”
Addressing FSG’s approach to the transfer market during their time at Liverpool, Brendan Rodgers has suggested theirs isn’t a “winning model.”
“This is a fight all supporters need to engage with” – Anfield Walk Out: From Where I Stood
Season ticket holder Jeff Goulding shares his feelings from Anfield on Saturday – the conversations that took place and the debate from both sides.
Liverpool supporters’ group promises further protests over ticket prices
A Liverpool fans’ group has warned of further demonstrations in the matches against Manchester City and Chelsea following Saturday’s mass Anfield walkout over ticket prices.
Enough is enough, and it’s not just about Liverpool – View from the Kop of Anfield protest
The team showed no fight but thousands of those in the stands did, writes Sachin Nakrani.
John W. Henry in 2012: “Can Liverpool as a community afford Chelsea or Arsenal prices? No.”
Addressing concerns over the financial impact of a new stadium in 2012, John W. Henry’s stance jarred miserably with that of 2016.
In Pictures: Anfield Walkout Ticket Price Protest
Liverpool supporters staged a walkout protest in the 77th minute in reaction to the club announcing ticket prices of up to £77 for next season.
Liverpool protest skeptics: We’ve been here before
Season ticket holder Jeff Goulding provides a response to the skeptics bemoaning the planned protest on Saturday at Anfield.
Video: Ian Ayre on Liverpool fans’ planned ticket price protest
Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre claims he is surprised by the reaction to the club’s new ticket prices and defended the price changes.
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Supporters not customers: Walk out on 77
Jeff Goulding explains why he’ll be walking out on 77 minutes on Saturday, and the importance of the ticket price protest and why it matters.
Liverpool owners change “transforming fans into customers” tagline
Liverpool’s owners have changed the wording of a tagline on their portfolio which previously claimed they were “transforming fans into customers.”
FSG score own goal and miss huge opportunity with new Anfield ticket prices
LFC’s new ticket prices will only exacerbate a problem when FSG could have begun to reverse it.
“Pure greed” – Liverpool fans react to FSG’s new Anfield ticket prices
Liverpool have announced their ticket prices for next season, with the highest priced ticket in the new Main Stand set to be £77.
Brendan Rodgers on signing Balotelli and missing out on Alexis Sanchez and Dele Alli
Former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has claimed club owners Fenway Sports Group told him to sign the problematic Mario Balotelli after he had rejected the player.
Why it’s important Anfield’s famous atmosphere makes a comeback
Why the atmosphere at Anfield is important and some suggestions on what initiatives could make things better.
Liverpool owners meet with supporters group to discuss ticket prices
Liverpool owners FSG have met with supporters groups to discuss Premier League ticket prices.
FSG witness the merits of the Southampton model
Fenway Sports Group may have learned more about off-field development than their squad’s ability in Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Southampton.
Ilkay Gundogan comments on Liverpool rumours, FSG at Anfield, Coutinho warned off Barca
In the buildup to Jurgen Klopp’s Wednesday press conference we round up the pick of the morning’s news, including updates on Ilkay Gundogan.
Jürgen Klopp’s first objective: “To play football with a recognisable brand”
Jürgen Klopp says he has not been set any targets in his first season at Liverpool, aside from restoring a “recognisable brand” of football.
FSG: Failure of “recommended” signings led to Brendan Rodgers’ sacking
Brendan Rodgers’ dismissal was based on a lack of progress after making big-money signings, Liverpool co-owner Tom Werner has revealed.
Destiny waits for Jürgen Klopp
There are some things in life that are just ‘meant to be’ – and the feeling that comes with Jürgen Klopp’s arrival at Anfield is that there is a hint of destiny in the air.
FSG: “We have appointed a world-class manager” in Jurgen Klopp
Fenway Sports Group’s Tom Werner has praised new Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, saying “we have appointed a world-class manager.”
Jurgen Klopp appointment a real show of ambition from FSG
The appointment of Jurgen Klopp sees Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group finally back their top-level ambitions, and this should be praised.
Brendan Rodgers’ sacking and why FSG may need to change their approach
Sacking Brendan Rodgers, after publicly backing him this summer, saw Fenway Sports Group follow a worrying trend with Liverpool managers.
Video: Jamie Carragher turns the attention on FSG after Rodgers sacking
Former Liverpool duo Jamie Carragher and Graeme Souness were live on Sky Sports when news of Brendan Rodgers’ sacking was announced.
Brendan Rodgers sacked as Liverpool manager
Brendan Rodgers has been sacked as Liverpool manager, the club have confirmed
Carlo Ancelotti would be the show of ambition FSG need at Liverpool
FSG have not acted like the ruthless businessmen we expected them to be, by appointing Carlo Ancelotti they can show ambition that they want Liverpool FC to be back among Europe’s elite.
Liverpool FC: From Community To Commodity
Jeff Goulding addresses the latest speculation on FSG selling Liverpool.
FSG “anticipated a slow start” to season and won’t sack Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers’ position at Liverpool is safe, according to reports, with the club’s owners happy to wait for results to improve.
FSG not looking for direct investment in Liverpool FC
Ian Ayre says owners Fenway Sports Group are not looking for direct investment in to the club.