The former Scotland international has been headhunted by Michael Edwards, following his return to the Reds after being appointed FSG’s CEO of Football last week. The pair boast a professional and personal relationship dating back more than 20 years from their time at Portsmouth together.
“I am fully aware of the expectations and responsibilities that come with taking this position. It will be my job, working with Michael and leading the football operations team already in place, plus the wider staff at the AXA Training Centre, to make good decisions. “I’ve known him for half of my life in a professional and personal capacity and he is absolutely someone who embodies the best values of Liverpool FC. I trust him completely.
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