FSG releases statement as Liverpool owners hit major milestone

Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have expressed their pride and privilege in contributing to Liverpool's return to the zenith of English football.

Owners John W. Henry, Mike Gordon and Tom Werner have released a joint statement to mark their 15-year anniversary as the club's owners, sharing that the memories created when the Reds clinched the Premier League title at Anfield in May will remain with them for a lifetime.

FSG officially concluded the reign of Tom Hicks and George Gillett on October 15, 2010. A High Court ruling permitted the organisation, then known as New England Sports Ventures, to acquire the club for a reduced price of £300 million (around $400M) due to the financial ruin inflicted by the previous owners.

In the 15 years since they took over, the Reds have celebrated three League Cup victories, the 2022 FA Cup and their inaugural Club World Cup, which was won in Qatar in December 2019.

However, it is the two Premier League titles of 2020 and 2025, along with the 2019 Champions League victory, that stand out as the most significant on-field indicators of their successful ownership. The club has also managed to expand Anfield beyond a capacity of 60,000 and establish a $67M (£50M) facility known as the AXA Training Centre in Kirkby, which opened five years ago next month.

In an extensive address published on Wednesday, FSG have disclosed what being custodians at Anfield for the past 15 years has meant to them.

A statement on behalf of Henry, Werner and Gordon read: "When we first became involved with Liverpool, we knew we were joining something extraordinary and we hoped we could restore such an incredibly storied institution to standards it had previously set - but we could never have imagined exactly how the next 15 years would unfold.

"From the outset, our primary aims were simple: to bring success back to Anfield and to ensure the long-term health and stability of this great club.

"We understood the responsibility that came with being its custodians, and we've tried to honour that every single day. We also understood the scale of the challenge but recognised the potential that could be realised if everyone pulled in the same direction.

"Looking back now, it's not only been quite a journey; it's also been an incredible adventure that we, as owners, have been privileged to be a part of.

"The two Premier League titles - one under Jurgen and one under Arne - and the Champions League win are the obvious milestones.

"We will never forget being inside Anfield earlier this year on the day we were finally able to lift that league trophy in front of our fans. It is a memory that will stay with us for life.

"But there have been so many other moments that matter just as much. Sir Kenny Dalglish guiding us to our first trophy together in 2012. Becoming world champions in 2019. The cup double in 2022. The League Cup final in 2024. Back-to-back WSL title wins in 2013 and 2014 under Matt Beard. Each of them told its own story about what this club stands for - belief, togetherness, heart and so much passion.

"Of course, there have been tough times too. We've lost finals and missed out by the smallest of margins. Off the field, there have been times we've got things wrong. We know that and we have learned from it. All our decisions are made with the best, long-term interests of the club at the centre of our thinking.

"We are proud today of how the club has grown in every sense. The men's team now train in world-class surroundings. The women's team call Melwood home again, linking our future to our history. And Anfield itself - from the Main Stand to the new Anfield Road - has been transformed while never losing what makes it special.

"We also want to take a moment to recognise all the leadership at Liverpool, both on and off the field. Their guidance, commitment and dedication has been central to everything we've collectively achieved.

"Liverpool Football Club means so much to so many people, and that's something we've always been conscious of. This club is part of the fabric of the city and far beyond it. It connects generations and communities in a way that is truly special. Being part of that story is a privilege, and it brings a responsibility we never take for granted.

"Today is a day to look back with gratitude. But it's also a reminder that our work isn't done. There's still so much more ahead of us - more to achieve, more to win, and more memories to make, together.

"And to you, our supporters - on behalf of everyone at Fenway Sports Group - thank you. Thank you for welcoming us, for believing in this team through every high and low, for telling us when we've fallen short, and for showing the world what it truly means to be part of Liverpool Football Club.

"You'll Never Walk Alone."

* An AI tool was used to add an extra layer to the editing process for this story. You can read the original story in the Liverpool ECHO by clicking here.