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HISTORICAL FACTS: Tom hicks - The Untold Story

Tom Hicks, former owner of Liverpool and Texas Rangers, dies at 79

Texas billionaire Tom Hicks, who owned an Premier League football club and two Dallas-based professional sports teams, has died aged 79, his company said

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Jonathan Coe and Kit de Waal among 35 writers of ‘protest zine’ defending threatened Birmingham libraries

Launched by poet Liz Berry and novelist Catherine O’Flynn, pieces for each of the city’s 35 branch libraries speak against a ‘tidal wave of market forces’

The Guardian - UK

When Liverpool 'couldn't compete' with £5m transfer fees - Rafa Benitez reveals three players he was unable to bring to Anfield, including the all-time record signing that evaded the Reds

Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez had his frustrations working in the era of Tom Hicks and George Gillett

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Todd Boehly, Chelsea’s self-styled revolutionary, is facing failure

The Chelsea co-owner walked into the Premier League talking of All-Star games and playoffs. His tenure has so far been defined by expensive missteps

The Guardian - US

The forgotten £22m deal that could offer clue to next Liverpool and FSG move

It's 24 years to the day since Liverpool sold 9.9 per cent of the club to Granada

Liverpool Echo

Mac Engel: Jacob DeGrom’s debut with the Texas Rangers evokes images of Nolan, Chan Ho and Darvish

ARLINGTON, Texas — The laughing that started in Brooklyn when the Nets gave us Kyrie Irving extended to Queens on MLB’s Opening Day when the New York Mets watched their former ace make his Texas Rangers debut.

Tribune News Service

FSG investor reveals $350m Liverpool regret after being 'shut down' in takeover attempt

Gerry Cardinale had tried to buy Liverpool during the reign of Tom Hicks and George Gillett

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'We had no money' - Rafa Benitez pinpoints who was really to blame for Liverpool exit

Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has revisited the reasons for his Anfield exit back in 2010

Liverpool Echo

Exclusive: Former Liverpool chairman Sir Martin Broughton reveals talks with billionaire investors

Sir Martin Broughton has revealed he spoke to investors over a potential Liverpool deal

Liverpool Echo

EXCLUSIVE: What Liverpool's players really think about FSG sale plan

Exclusive insight into what Liverpool players past and present feel about ownership changes as FSG uncertainty continues

Liverpool Echo

Inside story of how Liverpool almost landed World Cup winner as manager but ended up with Roy Hodgson

Liverpool ended up with Roy Hodgson back in 2010 but it may have been very different, as Theo Squires explores

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool takeover exciting for some fans but prospect of new owners could be terrifying

Fenway Sports Group are looking to either attract new investment in Liverpool FC or sell the club altogether

Liverpool Echo

Martin Broughton could have second Liverpool chapter if interest in FSG sale develops

On this day in 2010, Liverpool chairman Martin Broughton left having successfully sold the club - could he now return to replace FSG?

Liverpool Echo

FSG's clever move has ensured next Liverpool owner can spend millions on transfers

In this week's Blood Red column, Paul Gorst assesses just why Liverpool FC will appeal to so many potential new investors

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East Asia could provide next billionaire Liverpool owner as John Henry thinking explained

Soccernomics author Stefan Szymanski speaks to the ECHO on what he feels the motivation to sell Liverpool might be

Liverpool Echo

John Henry's 'next move' after FSG decision emerges as Liverpool 'risk' explained

Your Liverpool morning digest as John Henry's 'next move' emerges plus a possible Liverpool 'risk' is explained

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool investment latest as Manchester United bidder makes major FSG claim

Liverpool sale latest including exclusive John Henry interview, Manchester United bids, Qatar speculation, FSG quotes, Gerry Cardinale latest, Liberty Media and Stephen Pagliuca stance, potential buyers, Sir Martin Broughton insight, asking price and more

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool's FSG evolution after hirings, firings, £200m investment and huge mistakes

Fenway Sports Group are inviting offers for Liverpool Football Club twelve years after buying the club

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Liverpool Echo

China £350m investment, Dubai negotiations and six failed Liverpool takeover bids

FSG ownership of Liverpool has become subject of speculation again - and the club have had a long history of interest

Liverpool Echo

Who owns Liverpool? FSG 'put club up for sale'

FSG have released a statement regarding the ownership of Liverpool amid reports they have "put the club up for sale"

Liverpool Echo

FSG reasons for selling Liverpool are clear but takeover concern remains

FSG are considering a sale of Liverpool after 12 years in charge of the club

Daily Mirror

Liverpool owner John Henry's staggering net worth and profits as club put up for sale

Fenway Sports Group supremo John W. Henry, who is Liverpool's principal owner, saw a staggering increase in his personal wealth last year to its highest ever level, but it's not been reflected in the Reds' transfer business

Liverpool Echo

'Strange as it might sound' - Jamie Carragher uses Manchester United to make Liverpool and FSG point

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has spoke about Manchester United's transfer policy compared to FSG's strategy at Anfield

Tribune News Service

Mac Engel: Jon Daniels was given every chance to prove he was better off without Nolan Ryan. He wasn’t

Jon Daniels started with the Texas Rangers in 2002 as the youngest GM in MLB history, and he left in 2022 as the most polarizing figure in the history of the franchise.

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool Champions League hero's snub 'affected everyone' and left Jamie Carragher confused with Rafa Benitez

On this day in 2009 Xabi Alonso left Liverpool for Real Madrid in a deal worth £30m

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