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Liverpool chief Ayre: FSG ideal owners for this club

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre says FSG are ideal club owners.

Ayre believes Liverpool have made massive leaps forward since' the dark days' and in principal owner John Henry and club chairman Tom Werner now have owners who are striving every day to fulfil the dreams of the supporters.

Ayre told the Liverpool Echo: "What we have with this ownership group is a very true group of investors.

"They recognise the huge investment they made to buy Liverpool and as smart investors they know that they have to continue to invest to realise the true value of their investment long term.

"They've been very supportive to the business, to Brendan (Rodgers). This year we've not played any European football - but we continue to get support from the ownership.

"They are very involved in the business and I think that helps.

"People often think that they are distant and in the US and therefore don't get too involved.

"But they are involved, day to day. There are lots of conversations go on.

"They are very understanding of the business. They expect very detailed information and to be in and around it however much they can be.

"They know what is going on and they know what they are investing in and how it's being managed.

"I can't say enough about all the support and commitment we have from them and despite what you read they don't take a penny out of Liverpool Football Club.

"On that basis they are great investors and great owners to have."

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