Liverpool news: Finance guru issues ‘crown jewel’ claim as FSG seal new appointment
Liverpool are the “crown jewel” in the Fenway Sports Group network – so it is no surprise to see them represented so well at boardroom level.
That is the view of finance expert Doctor Dan Plumley, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the latest changes to FSG’s leadership team.
As relayed by the Liverpool Echo last Thursday (14 April), Reds chair Tom Werner’s son, Teddy, has just joined the Boston-based firm’s senior council.
The leadership team now houses a number of figures with direct links to Liverpool, such as minor shareholder and basketball legend LeBron James.
FSG have stakes in baseball giants Boston Red Sox and NHL outfit Pittsburgh Penguins, as well as several minor American sports teams.
But Plumley claims that Liverpool arguably have top billing in their multi-club roster and that Werner Jr’s appointment is case in point.
“It doesn’t do Liverpool any harm and I’m sure they as an individual institution will be pleased,” he told Football Insider‘s Adam Williams.
“FSG is a big operation but Liverpool have given them phenomenal success.
“You could argue that they are the crown jewel of that network when you look at the impact and sporting success.
“Perhaps that is part of why Werner has got the promotion, from FSG’s perspective.”
Jurgen Klopp’s side are eyeing an unprecedented quadruple with just over a month of the season remaining.
They posted a £4.8million loss in their last set of annual accounts as the pandemic hit various revenue streams.
In other news, pundit suggests that the Premier League want Liverpool to fail as “outrageous” claim issued.