‘They listened’: Ian Wright delivers interesting take on Liverpool’s owners FSG

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Ian Wright has claimed that Liverpool’s owners, FSG, ‘listened to the fans’ whenever they have slipped up and made a mistake, as he told Premier League Productions (03/02/22 at 12:45 pm).

The former striker highlighted two particular moments – one when the Liverpool fans walked out in protest at ticket pricing and the other was the club deciding to enter the European Super League.

The last one, in particular, was one that caused huge uproar across the game, and despite a public apology from FSG, it’s something their fans will never forgive them for.

When it comes to transfers, those at the top have put the money on the table when needed.

But have they done it enough? And does Jurgen Klopp deserve more respect, in regards to backing him in the transfer market, for what he has done at the club? Many would think he does.

Either way, Wright shared an interesting take on FSG and how they have been running the club over the years. 

“With FSG and what they tried to do, with the ticket stuff,” said Wright. “They listened to the fans.

“Same thing with the Super League. They listened. They realised ‘oh, we kind of made a mistake on that. Bam! We won’t do that no more’.

“I think with FSG, they are there. But you can’t really notice that they are. If they do make a slip-up, bam, they put it right straightaway. 

“They are very astute businessmen. They aren’t going to waste the money. Liverpool will buy, who they will target to buy – I think they have to be commended for the way they back the manager. Spending nowhere near as what other teams are spending.”

Whilst the Reds haven’t gone transfer crazy over the years like Manchester City, Chelsea or Manchester United.

Whenever they have dipped into the market, quite a lot of the time, it has worked out.

In truth, a lot of that down is to the genius of Michael Edwards and his work in the boardroom.

As well as Klopp and his coaching staff because they have constantly showcased the ability to get the best out of any talent that walks through their doors.