05 Dec 2025 23:04:41
Ed’s
And anyone else - A genuine question and apologies if it’s been asked and answered before but I’ve not seen it .
What is the actual “chain of command” within FSG EG Henry, Werner etc and down to the board namely Edwards and Hughes and then Slott
The scenario being that you bought / invested heavily into a huge misfiring business 10 / 12 years ago and proceeded to acquire the services of a hugely influential manager.
That manager galvanised the business into being once again one of the worlds great businesses and brands, and won that business great honours although at times through a bit of a helter skelter ride but with that rejuvenated brand attracting the best employees from around the world .
The manager resigns and is replaced by someone who initially impresses beyond belief that the years of hard work and success can continue but then suddenly from nowhere his performance levels drop so dramatically and impact so badly on the core employees that the business and brand fast become a bloody laughing stock .
Basically when do the real high level guys like Henry etc get involved and say to Edwards and Hughes enough Is enough and they have to act now with Slott
I’ve gone from thinking it’s a blip, to I’m still a believer then to a doubter but still a supporter of the man to now convincing myself that he’s shot and hasn’t got enough in him to get us out of this mire, resulting in the reputation and brand of the club being damaged enough to put off possible pivotal and important future transfer targets
Sorry if it’s a bit long winded - watching the test match highlights and getting more and more incensed! ?.
{Ed001's Note - they hired guys with more idea about football than them to run the club for a reason, they don't get involved much at all. If things got so bad they stepped in, it is likely they would then reconsider the role of those they'd appointed to deal with it as well. They will have regular conversation and get reports but they would prefer to let the club run itself.}
05 Dec 2025 23:17:56
Cheers Ed ?
Really looking forward to tomorrow
Getting another hiding in the cricket then tuning into the 5.30 KO!
06 Dec 2025 07:49:30
Bristol red- whereabouts are you in Bristol mate?
06 Dec 2025 08:33:41
Werner is the chairman of the Board of Liverpool and part owner of fsg and lives in the US, according to his bio. So he will attend LFC board meetings and meet up with the overall CEO and set their objectives, represent the club internationally, but fairly arms length by the look of it.
Billy Hogan is overall club CEO, so would be responsible usually for oversight of all day to day operations at the business but also seems to be based in the US so in reality is probably mainly overseeing the commercial investment and just a figurehead for certain things. He speaks publicly occasionally on Liverpool club things, whereas Edwards doesn’t, so that suggests he’s the main boss.
Michael Edwards is football CEO of FSG which is overseeing us and any other clubs they buy, who then has Richard Hughes as Liverpool Sporting Director working for him. Looks like Richard is Arne’s day to day boss.
In terms of transfers and contracts it’s Hughes on most of it in terms of putting the commercials together, with a review by Edwards, and then a recommendation to the Board. Board is probably just a rubber stamp unless there’s something odd in the commercials. I doubt board would have a view footballing wise it’s more from an investment value side.
Arne and Richard would discuss staff requirements first, with Hughes making the recommendation to Edwards I’m assuming.
Although FSG are very arms length they have the Chair and overall CEO US based on the commercial side to oversee and protect their investment. The football club related oversight stuff is Edwards who’s like their rep in Europe, then Hughes day to day based at the club like a managing director in a regular business who hires and fires.
Looks like Arne is just on football coaching duties. Arne’s is the head of HR, learning and development, and talent management. Arne deals with the sick notes and back to work interviews, productivity, and resource deployment.
Not sure who manages the medical side, possibly Rich as well, rather than Arne.
All very complicated. I’m sure they understand it which is the main thing.
06 Dec 2025 09:43:41
Cheers Hugo ?
SirBob - At the mo we are down in sunny Padstow, Cornwall but our general abode is in Downend.
06 Dec 2025 10:04:43
No problem Bristol. I forgot GVB, he’s on cone and bib management. He splits his time between the UK and Indonesia apparently.
06 Dec 2025 10:06:48
“Let the club run itself” what a great business model. Explains a lot!
Will we adding “into the ground” in a couple of years time?
06 Dec 2025 10:10:39
What does Ward do?
06 Dec 2025 10:10:56
Very envious, Bristol. Padstow is one of my favourite places. Have one for me in the Custom House. Cheers to you, mate.
06 Dec 2025 10:46:14
Ward is on youth and academy and technical innovation in player development. Whatever that means.
You can imagine the conversation in the country club in greater Boston. How’s the franchise going in the UK, amazing it’s tripled in value in the last five years, now worth 5bn. More than the Penguins or the Red Sox. When are we buying the next one. End of conversation.
06 Dec 2025 10:49:30
In there last night Rome after the padstow brewing tasting session!
Xmas food week here atm and loads of live music - booked in for the party boat at 2.00 then out in time for the KO!
Actually might stay in the party boat!