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Liverpool appoint Richard Hughes replacement following move to Saudi Arabia

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The Independent UK · Sep 26

Liverpool announce new sporting director after Richard Hughes exit

Richard Hughes left the role of sporting director at Anfield earlier this month

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Liverpool rehire Julian Ward as sporting director to replace Richard Hughes

Liverpool have appointed Julian Ward as their sporting director for a second time after the departure of Richard Hughes to Al-Hilal

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26

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Julian Ward: Ranking Every Signing Made by Liverpool’s Returning Sporting Director

Liverpool’s former sporting director oversaw seven signings during a year in the post.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

Who is Julian Ward? Liverpool set to appoint sporting director for second spell as key signings revealed

Liverpool have moved swiftly to appoint a successor to Richard Hughes

Evening Standard · Sep 22

Liverpool look for new sporting director after Richard Hughes formally leaves

Liverpool are searching for a fourth sporting director in four years after confirming the departure of Richard Hughes, who is set to join Al-Hilal

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5

“While it was his first experience as a head coach, he wasn't anxious. He was a calm coach who gave us a lot of confidence" Andoni Iraola's journey to the Liverpool dugout

Liverpool's new boss has never won major silverware as player or manager, but has impressively risen to the top since a sliding-doors moment in 2019…

FourFourTwo · Aug 23

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Liverpool make fresh £20m investment after missing out on Marc Guehi: report

Liverpool technical director Julian Ward has travelled the continent for inspiration

FourFourTwo · Sep 4, 2025

Liverpool lining up Rodrygo move, after talks: report

Liverpool are to make an £80m move for Rodrygo - as revenge for Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid

FourFourTwo · Apr 4, 2025

Liverpool report: £80m Rodrygo move poised, following talks

Liverpool are to make an £80m move for Rodrygo - as revenge for Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid

FourFourTwo · Apr 4, 2025

'That Alexander-Arnold spoke more with a goal gesture than he did with any other communication to supporters is one of the reasons his move to Real Madrid isn’t being accepted too kindly on Merseyside': How it got to this stage with Liverpool and Trent

Matt Ladson from fan channel This Is Anfield assesses the situation that could overshadow Liverpool's 20th league title

FourFourTwo · Mar 28, 2025

‘If Xabi Alonso had wanted the Liverpool job, Arne Slot might still be in Rotterdam' Respected writer and Liverpool fan Tony Evans provides the inside story of the quest to replace Jurgen Klopp and the shocking factor no one expected

No supporters were popping champagne corks when Arne Slot was confirmed as Liverpool's new manager and his success may even have surprised club insiders

FourFourTwo · Feb 12, 2025

Next Manchester United sporting director: Dougie Freedman, Julian Ward and Ralf Rangnick return all assessed

With Dan Ashworth dismissed, INEOS are on the hunt for their new sporting director inside six months

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

Returning Edwards offers Liverpool stability with testing summer ahead

Jürgen Klopp and key figures of his staff may be leaving Anfield but the club’s former sporting director can minimise disruption in new role

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2024

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The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024

Manchester United consider four sporting directors in eight-week audit of club

Sir Dave Brailsford will examine the scale of the operation surrounding the performance of the club with four targets identified as potential directors of football

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2023

Dougie Freedman to Manchester United? Crystal Palace chief has already proven transfer credentials

Rio Ferdinand is baffled by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's rumoured interest in Freedman, but his Selhurst Park track record over recent years speaks for itself

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

Liverpool have swapped clarity for confusion in the transfer market

The Caicedo and Lavia sagas show Liverpool’s once-slick transfer operation has become beset by instability and muddled-thinking

FourFourTwo · Aug 10, 2023

Liverpool report: Frustrated Jurgen Klopp could make shock Anfield exit

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is considering leaving his contract a year early, with the Reds struggling in the transfer market

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Liverpool Echo · Jul 10, 2023

Liverpool may have to wait another year to sign their next Ibrahima Konate

Levi Colwill could well be the long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool but whether the Chelsea youngster would immediately get the game time he needs remains to be seen

Liverpool Echo · Jul 6, 2023

Steven Gerrard takes Liverpool backroom staff member with him to Al Ettifaq

Steven Gerrard has made his first swoop as new manager of Al Ettifaq by poaching Liverpool analyst Ray Shearwood

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023

From Monchi to Murtough: rising power of football’s executive class

It’s time to celebrate the blossoming corporate culture of the sporting director but even soccer’s smartest guys cannot avoid scapegoating if transfers fail

Liverpool Echo · Jun 21, 2023

Jorg Schmadtke to launch next stage of Liverpool transfer rebuild as scouting mission expected

Schmadtke is the sporting director tasked with completing significant rebuild at Liverpool this summer

Liverpool Echo · Jun 16, 2023

Jurgen Klopp target draws closer as Liverpool wait for second transfer move

Liverpool have already gained a head start in their summer recruitment - but one World Cup winner just days into the window hasn't been enough for some

Liverpool Echo · Jun 14, 2023

Liverpool have new top midfield target as Khephren Thuram agent sparks transfer intrigue

With the transfer window officially open, the ECHO looks at what to expect as a host of midfielders continue to be assessed

Liverpool Echo · Jun 6, 2023

How much Alexis Mac Allister could cost Liverpool as transfer fee details emerge

Alexis Mac Allister is set to be first summer signing at Liverpool as Paul Gorst looks ahead to hectic June and window

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