Liverpool appoint Richard Hughes replacement following move to Saudi Arabia IN FULL 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
Critics of UK government’s economic forecaster are ‘shooting the messenger’, say MPs Treasury committee rejects calls for fundamental reform of independent watchdog the Office for Budget Responsibility The Guardian - UK · 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
Rise of the Cherries: The secret behind Bournemouth’s journey from League Two to European football EUROPA LEAGUE: Bournemouth take on Real Sociedad in their first-ever European game on Thursday night, writes Lawrence Ostlere. In their journey from League Two, the club have become one of the smartest operators in the game The Independent UK · Sep 17
Richard Hughes joins Saudi Arabian club just days after Liverpool exit Richard Hughes left Liverpool over the weekend after two years at the club The Independent UK · Sep 7
Ex-Celtic striker departs Premier League giants, becomes latest Saudi arrival A former Celtic striker has left Liverpool to join Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal. The National (Scotland) · Sep 7
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action Fulham need a boost, Tottenham show some spirit and Jack Grealish offers Everton much-needed energy The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
Liverpool spent £670m under Richard Hughes and only got worse IN FOCUS: Liverpool’s departing sporting director won the Premier League with Arne Slot but his task of rebuilding Jurgen Klopp’s old team remains unfinished despite spending two-thirds of a billion. By Richard Jolly The Independent UK · Sep 6
Ranking the Best and Worst Signings Made by Richard Hughes at Liverpool Liverpool entered an era of unprecedented spending under the 47-year-old. Sports Illustrated · Sep 5
Rating every Liverpool signing under Richard Hughes after £670m spend Liverpool’s sporting director has decided to leave Anfield after overseeing a period of heavy spending The Independent UK · Sep 5
Liverpool sporting director Hughes steps down after transfer window Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes has departed after a two-year tenure. He oversaw the transition following Juergen Klopp's departure from the club. Hughes appointed Arne Slot, who secured a Premier League title in his first season. The club experienced a difficult 2025-26 season, leading to Slot's dismissal. Hughes expressed gratitude… The Economic Times · Sep 5
Liverpool confirm Richard Hughes exit as succession plan revealed in statement Reds’ sporting director has been in situ since 2024 and is thought to be bound for the Saudi Pro League Evening Standard · Sep 5
The Independent UK · Sep 5 Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes quits after just two years IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 5 Richard Hughes leaves Liverpool after overseeing £670m transfer spend Hughes was Liverpool’s sporting director as they spent £450m under Arne Slot last summer in an effort to rebuild Jurgen Klopp’s old side
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5 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 4 Isak’s rapid double sinks Ipswich to give Andoni Iraola first Liverpool win Two early goals from Alexander Isak gave Liverpool a 2-0 win at Ipswich, Andoni Iraola’s first as head coach
The Independent UK · Aug 26 The pressure and the problem behind Liverpool’s transfer puzzle ANALYSIS: Reinforcements are needed if Andoni Iraola’s football is to be a success at Anfield – but, Miguel Delaney explains, choosing where to invest is not easy
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18 Premier League 2026-27 preview No 14: Liverpool Andoni Iraola has his hands full – replacing Mo Salah and restoring faith at Liverpool – and will hope big name investors bring stability not disharmony
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13 ‘I need to prove I belong here’: Andoni Iraola stays humble in new Liverpool era The head coach has no illusions as to the scale of the task and wants to start by reconnecting the team and supporters
Sports Illustrated · Jul 10 Liverpool Transfer Guru Responsible for Salah, Mane & Van Dijk Signings Quits Post The Reds are braced for some significant changes behind the scenes.
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Liverpool’s future hangs in the balance as Michael Edwards exits with job half done Liverpool’s transfer guru Edwards has left Anfield for a second time and the next year or so will inform how his second tenure is viewed
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Liverpool facing summer upheaval as transfer guru Michael Edwards steps down Edwards has stepped down as CEO of football at Fenway Sports Groups
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10 Michael Edwards quits as football chief for Liverpool’s owner Fenway Sports Group Michael Edwards has stepped down with a year on his contract and Liverpool’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, could leave after the transfer window shuts