Michael Edwards' old role as Liverpool 's sporting director is set to become available once again following the shock departure of his replacement, Julian Ward.
The ex-Anfield chief quit his post in June and was replaced by Ward, who'd been working closely alongside him for a number of years. But now the Reds are already searching for his replacement, as the ex- Morecambe midfielder, 41, will step down next summer.
Ward's decision is said to have left club chiefs stunned, with director of research Ian Graham also following him out of Anfield. He's believed to want to take a break from football - and that's reportedly how Edwards feels, too, as he remains unwilling to take on his next job.
