£300m Liverpool FC Takeover Deal Sealed
15 October 2010 03:52
...it's something that everyone at the club will welcome and the new owners of the club will be welcome. Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson "That offer was rejected. It is a tragic development that others will claim as a victory." Speaking at a press conference earlier,...
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Liverpool FC Agrees Sale To Baseball Owners
6 October 2010 06:36
...and a further announcement will be made in due course." Liverpool - languishing in the relegation zone under new boss Roy Hodgson - has an October 15 deadline to repay debts to the Royal Bank of Scotland resulting from the 2007 takeover by Hicks and Gillett....
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Roy Hodgson hopes Steven Gerrard returns on Saturday
14 December 2010 09:23
Gerrard has been sidelined since picking up a hamstring injury on November 17 during England's friendly defeat to France. The game against the Cottagers was always earmarked as a likely date for his comeback and Hodgson is delighted the midfielder is
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Roy Hodgson told he must do better by Liverpool chairman
13 December 2010 06:52
Hodgson has been under pressure for most of his five months at Anfield, with the Reds winning only one of their first eight Premier League matches this season. Things have improved since then, but Saturday's 3-1 defeat by Newcastle at St James' Park
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WHAT THE PAPERS SAY
1 December 2010 08:31
THE SUN: Arsene Wenger stunned Arsenal's board by insisting he will not sign any players in January. Also: Liverpool are eyeing a £12million swoop for French defender Adil Rami after Jamie Carragher was ruled out for three months. THE TIMES: Andy Flower
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Roy Hodgson Picture Gallery
2 December 2010 10:00
Liverpool coach Roy Hodgson is seen during a training sesion in Skopje on July 28, 2010. Roy Hodgson says on the eve he could turn to Steven Gerrard earlier than expected for the first leg of Liverpool's Europa League qualifier against Rabotnicki on July 29, 2010.
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Liverpool coach Roy Hodgson is seen during a training sesion in Skopje on July 28, 2010. Roy Hodgson says on the eve he could turn to Steven Gerrard earlier than expected for the first leg of Liverpool's Europa League qualifier against Rabotnicki on July 29, 2010.
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Liverpool's English manager Roy Hodgson leaves the field after their 2-0 defeat in the English Premier League football match between Stoke City and Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, central midlands, England on November 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Liverpool's English manager Roy Hodgson (R) leaves the field after their 2-0 defeat in the English Premier League football match between Stoke City and Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, central midlands, England on November 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Liverpool's English manager Roy Hodgson looks on before the English Premier League football match between Stoke City and Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, central midlands, England on November 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Liverpool's English manager Roy Hodgson leaves the field after their 2-0 defeat in the English Premier League football match between Stoke City and Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, central midlands, England on November 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson reacts as he listens to questions during a press conference in Liverpool, north-west England, on November 3, 2010. Liverpool are set to play Napoli in a UEFA Europa League football match on November 4.
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Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson arrives before their English Premier League football match against Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England, on August 15, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson, arrives to attend a team training session at their Melwood Training Ground in Liverpool, north-west England, on November 3, 2010. Liverpool are set to play Napoli in a UEFA Europa League football match on November 4.
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Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson smiles before their English Premier League football match against Chelsea at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England, on November 7, 2010. Liverpool won 2-0. AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Liverpool's Manager Roy Hodgson (2R) arrives for the English Premier League football match against Aston Villa at Anfield in Liverpool on December 6, 2010. Liverpool beat the Frenchman's Aston Villa side 3-0 in the Premier League. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson (R) shakes hands with Everton manager David Moyes after their English Premier League football match at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England, on October 17, 2010. Everton won 2-0. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson (C) shakes hands after their English Premier League football match against Everton at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England, on October 17, 2010. Everton won 2-0. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson (C) speaks to his players ahead of extra time in their English Football League football match against Northampton Town at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England, on September 22, 2009. Northampton won after extra time and penalties.
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Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson reacts as his team loses 2-0 to Everton in their English Premier League football match at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England, on October 17, 2010. AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson arrives before their English Premier League football match against Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England, on August 15, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson reacts as he listens to questions during a press conference in Liverpool, north-west England, on November 3, 2010. Liverpool are set to play Napoli in a UEFA Europa League football match on November 4.
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Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson smiles before their English Premier League football match against Chelsea at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England, on November 7, 2010. Liverpool won 2-0. AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson looks at his watch towards the end of their English Premier League football match against Everton at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England, on October 17, 2010. Everton won 2-0. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson (C) shakes hands after their English Premier League football match against Everton at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England, on October 17, 2010. Everton won 2-0. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Liverpool's Manager Roy Hodgson (L) gestures next to the Manager of Blackburn Rovers Sam Allardyce during a Premier League match at Anfield in Liverpool, England on October 24, 2010. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson watches the game towards the end of their English Premier League football match against Everton at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England, on October 17, 2010. Everton won 2-0. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson (R), watches his players during a team training session at their Melwood Training Ground in Liverpool, north-west England, on November 3, 2010. Liverpool are set to play Napoli in a UEFA Europa League football match on November 4.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: (THE In this handout image supplied by Liverpool Football Club, new owner John W. Henry meets manager Roy Hodgson during a team training session at Melwood training ground on October 16, 2010 in Liverpool, England. Henry's New England Sports Ventures (NESV) successfully completed the £300million takeover of Liverpool following a bitter legal battle with former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: (THE In this handout image supplied by Liverpool Football Club, new owner John W. Henry meets manager Roy Hodgson during a team training session at Melwood training ground on October 16, 2010 in Liverpool, England. Henry's New England Sports Ventures (NESV) successfully completed the £300million takeover of Liverpool following a bitter legal battle with former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett.
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Manager of Blackburn Rovers Sam Allardyce (L) gestures next to Liverpool's Manager Roy Hodgson during a Premier League match at Anfield in Liverpool, England on October 24, 2010. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson chats to his assistant manager Sammy Lee during a training session ahead of their UEFA Europa League match against SSC Napoli at Melwood Training Ground on November 3, 2010 in Liverpool, England.
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Liverpool's Spanish forward Fernando Torres (C) shakes hands with Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson (L) as he is substituted against West Ham United during their English Premier League football match at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England, on November 20, 2010. Liverpool won 3-0. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Fulham Football Club's Chairman, Mohammed Al Fayed, speaks to the media after unveiling the club's new manager, Mark Hughes, at the team's Craven Cottage ground in London on August 3, 2010. English Premier League side Fulham unveiled former Wales and Manchester City boss Hughes as their new manager to succeed Roy Hodgson.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson celebrates after David Ngog of Liverpool scored his team's second goal, in extra time, during the Carling Cup Third Round game between Liverpool and Northampton Town at Anfield on September 22, 2010 in Liverpool, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson and Sunderland manager Steve Bruce watch as Liverpool players receive treatment for a clash of heads during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at at Anfield on September 25, 2010 in Liverpool, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: (THE In this handout image supplied by Liverpool Football Club, new owner John W. Henry meets manager Roy Hodgson during a team training session at Melwood training ground on October 16, 2010 in Liverpool, England. Henry's New England Sports Ventures (NESV) successfully completed the £300million takeover of Liverpool following a bitter legal battle with former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Roy Hodgson the manager of Liverpool looks dejected as Ian Holloway the manager of Blackpool gives instructions to his players during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Blackpool at Anfield on October 3, 2010 in Liverpool, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Ian Holloway the manager of Blackpool reacts as Roy Hodgson the manager of Liverpool looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Blackpool at Anfield on October 3, 2010 in Liverpool, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: (THE In this handout image supplied by Liverpool Football Club, new owner John W. Henry meets manager Roy Hodgson during a team training session at Melwood training ground on October 16, 2010 in Liverpool, England. Henry's New England Sports Ventures (NESV) successfully completed the £300million takeover of Liverpool following a bitter legal battle with former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson chats to striker David Ngog as he walks out to a training session ahead of their UEFA Europa League match against SSC Napoli at Melwood Training Ground on November 3, 2010 in Liverpool, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson in good spirits as his midfielder Lucas runs past him during a training session ahead of their UEFA Europa League match against SSC Napoli at Melwood Training Ground on November 3, 2010 in Liverpool, England.
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Liverpool's French forward David N'Gog (R), and Manager Roy Hodgson listens to a question during a press conference in Liverpool, north-west England, on November 3, 2010. Liverpool are set to play Napoli in a UEFA Europa League football match on November 4.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Ian Holloway the manager of Blackpool gives instructions as Sammy Lee the assistant manager and Roy Hodgson the manager of Liverpool do the same during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Blackpool at Anfield on October 3, 2010 in Liverpool, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: (THE In this handout image supplied by Liverpool Football Club, new owner John W. Henry meets manager Roy Hodgson during a team training session at Melwood training ground on October 16, 2010 in Liverpool, England. Henry's New England Sports Ventures (NESV) successfully completed the £300million takeover of Liverpool following a bitter legal battle with former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: (THE In this handout image supplied by Liverpool Football Club, (L-R) new owners John W. Henry, Joe Januszewski and Thomas Werner of NESV speak with manager Roy Hodgson at Melwood training ground on October 16, 2010 in Liverpool, England. Henry's New England Sports Ventures (NESV) successfully completed the £300million takeover of Liverpool following a bitter legal battle with former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson chats to his assistant manager Sammy Lee during a training session ahead of their UEFA Europa League match against SSC Napoli at Melwood Training Ground on November 3, 2010 in Liverpool, England.
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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson and his assitant manager Sammy Lee during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Liverpool at Britannia Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Stoke on Trent, England.
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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson shakes hands with Stoke City manager Tony Pulis before the start of the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Liverpool at Britannia Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Stoke on Trent, England.
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Liverpool football team manager Roy Hodgson kicks a ball during a training session at the national arena in Skopje on July 28, 2010 on the eve of Liverpool's first official match this season against Rabotnicki in UEFA League third round qualifiers.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson celebrates after David Ngog of Liverpool scored his team's second goal, in extra time, during the Carling Cup Third Round game between Liverpool and Northampton Town at Anfield on September 22, 2010 in Liverpool, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson chats to his assistant manager Sammy Lee during a training session ahead of their UEFA Europa League match against SSC Napoli at Melwood Training Ground on November 3, 2010 in Liverpool, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson chats to striker David Ngog as he walks out to a training session ahead of their UEFA Europa League match against SSC Napoli at Melwood Training Ground on November 3, 2010 in Liverpool, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson listens as his striker David Ngog answers a question during the press conference ahead of their UEFA Europa League match against SSC Napoli at Anfield on November 3, 2010 in Liverpool, England.
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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson gives instructions to his players during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Liverpool at Britannia Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Stoke on Trent, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson and Sunderland manager Steve Bruce watch as Liverpool players receive treatment for a clash of heads during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at at Anfield on September 25, 2010 in Liverpool, England.
