Michael Edwards has been appointed as the CEO of Football for Fenway Sports Group (FSG), taking a senior role that includes oversight of Liverpool's football operations. Known as Liverpool's 'laptop guru' and a significant figure in English football, Edwards's rise to prominence is notable for his background as a lorry driver's son. He is set to replace Mike Gordon and will resign from his position at Ludonautics on June 1 to officially start his new role. Edwards will also be responsible for appointing a Sporting Director to recruit a successor for Jurgen Klopp and will assist in identifying and managing a second club for FSG to acquire. His appointment is seen as a big win for Liverpool, highlighting the club's reliance on data-driven analysis. Melissa Reddy has stated that there is no better person than Edwards for this role, especially after he turned down offers from Manchester United and Chelsea.
"There is no better person than Michael Edwards" 🔴 Melissa Reddy says incoming FSG CEO Michael Edwards will be the "highest decision-maker on all football matters" at Liverpool after he rejected roles at Manchester United and Chelsea https://t.co/GZ8VAxAO3Z
There might not be a pro sports team as reliant on data-driven analysis as #LFC. The man behind that push is rejoining the club. Big win for Liverpool. https://t.co/EygTuuyIjI
Michael Edwards officially appointed as CEO of Football for FSG. Succeeds Mike Gordon as day to day decision maker on all football matters. Edwards, who will help identify a 2nd club for FSG to buy, will resign from Ludonautics. Official start date June 1. https://t.co/1Y06SjusAG
🚨 Michael Edwards named FSG CEO of football. Resigns from Ludonautics June 1 + replaces Mike Gordon in charge of Liverpool. Will appoint SD (Hughes) to recruit Klopp successor & help identify/manage a 2nd club. Turned down #CFC + #MUFC @TheAthleticFC #LFC https://t.co/z5fMc0pU1n
Michael Edwards is the lorry driver's son who became Liverpool's 'laptop guru'. Now, FSG have asked him to return to oversee #LFC's post-Klopp era. This is the story of the rise of one of English football's most influential figures. 📝 @DTAthletic and @AdamCrafton_
Michael Edwards has agreed to take a senior role with Fenway Sports Group, which includes the former Liverpool executive taking oversight of the club’s football operations. #LFC | #PL More from @JamesPearceLFC ⤵️ https://t.co/NKtPUxNRMV
Solidarity with Diane Abbott receiving this racism on a daily basis. On this occasion, it's from the Tories largest donor. They should condemn him and demonstrate they are prepared to confront racism. In his - and their - initial response, they've already failed. https://t.co/1ngpvSxhvH