FSG = Future Success Guaranteed?
Liverpudlian comments on the appointment of Brendan Rodgers and the owners’ long term strategy for Liverpool FC.
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.
Historic day for Liverpool FC looms
Liverpool Football Club’s immediate future will be revealed today as the club unveil not only new manager Brendan Rodgers to the world’s media, but a new kit, and news on redeveloping Anfield.
Roberto Martinez’s Liverpool FC snub explained
Roberto Martinez declined the opportunity to become Liverpool manager when he didn’t agree with the proposed management structure the club’s owners intend to put into place.
Van Gaal linked with LFC management role
Luis Van Gaal is reported to be wanted by FSG to become the club’s first “sporting director” under a new structure at LFC.
Managing expectations and change at Anfield
Ian explains the need for Liverpool supporters to stick together and avoid the negativity surrounding the Club in the media.
Liverpool FC – At a crossroads
It is no exaggeration to say Liverpool’s next managerial appointment could well represent the most significant since that of Bill Shankly.
Time to put the politics to one side
A view as to why Liverpool FC fans should reserve judgement on the club’s owners – Fenway Sports Group- for now.
David Dein “advising FSG and set to be appointed”
Former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein has been advising Liverpool’s owners Fenway Sports Group in recent months and could be set to be at appointed at Anfield.
Ayre urges fans to get behind Fenway Sports Group
Liverpool Football Club Managing Director Ian Ayre says he understands why fans are naturally disappointed that Kenny Dalglish was sacked as club manager this week, but has urged fans to trust the owners in their next appointment.
LFC explain Dalglish sacking – search for new manager begins immediately
Liverpool FC have confirmed the departure of manager Kenny Dalglish, and explained that the search for a replacement will begin immediately.
Dalglish’s Liverpool future unclear
The Liverpool manager’s future remains uncertain after FSG failed to provide assurances over Kenny Dalglish’s job as LFC boss.
Speculation reaches fever pitch over Dalglish future
Liverpool have refused to confirm that Kenny Dalglish is still the manager of the club, according to ESPN.
Dalglish flies to Boston to discuss LFC future
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish and assistant Steve Clarke have flown to Boston to discuss the club’s future with owner John Henry and chairman Tom Werner.
The scale of Fenway’s challenge at Liverpool becomes clear
Andy Green, of Anders Red Blog, provides an excellent analysis of Liverpool’s finances following the publication of the club’s accounts this week.
American broadcaster Fox Soccer announce LFC documentary series
American broadcaster Fox Soccer have announced they are to produce a documentary series on Liverpool FC this summer.
Liverpool FC’s North America Tour 2012
The dates and locations for Liverpool’s North America Tour this summer have now been finalised, with Toronto confirmed as the third destination, adding to Boston and Baltimore.
Au Revoir Damien Comolli, In FSG I trust
Owen Kavanagh looks at the dismissal of Director of Football Damien Comolli and the future Liverpool FC has in store in the hands of Fenway Sports Group.
What next for Liverpool Football Club?
Si Steers takes a look at the departure of Damien Comolli and one or two of the theories as to why he lost his job; also looking at how the Club may move forward.
Liverpool looking to focus on youth with Comolli replacement
We explain why FSG are looking to emulate Ajax and Barcelona by focussing on the youth academy with their replacement for Damien Comolli.
Questions over FSG’s slow progress on Liverpool’s stumbling block – a new stadium
Marco brings us an in-depth look at the revenue figures of several top Premier League clubs compared to LFC and reiterates the importance of a new stadium in the development of Liverpool FC’s successful future.
Are Liverpool set to appoint former Arsenal chief David Dein?
Following the departure of Damien Comolli this morning, there has been much speculation surrounding a replacement for the former director of football at Liverpool.
Dalglish: Signings have been my choice
Liverpool FC manager Kenny Dalglish has told the media that all signings since he arrived at the Club have been his choice – not Damien Comolli’s.
Can moneyball work in football?
Si Steers takes a look at whether Moneyball can work in football; and where Liverpool need to learn that statistics are only part of the answer.
Is our culture a barrier to modernisation?
As a follow on to the FSG ‘bigger picture’ piece Si Steers asks whether our culture has held us back in the modern era.
Liverpool FC: The bigger picture
Si Steers takes a look at what FSG are hoping to achieve long term at Liverpool FC.
Stadium decision has to make economic sense – Ayre
Liverpool’s decision on whether to redevelop their existing Anfield stadium, or relocate to nearby Stanley Park, could still be some way off.