Former Liverpool striker David Fairclough has joined a chorus of ex-players sharing their view on the sacking of Rafael Benitez.

The 53-year old, who served the Reds in the 1970s and 80s, heard that the pay-out for the Spaniard would be £6million but he believes that sum is far too much, especially as the Anfield club should be using their cash wisely to purchase quality players.

"It's an awful lot of money. I think anyone leaving a football club and getting a pay off is very, very fortunate," he said.

"Six million would have been useful to attract players but I think if you put it into a business perspective and you say 'any potential owners now does not have to pay off a past manager' then in that terms the £6million may be money well spent."