Liverpool manager director Ian Ayre is to be promoted to the role of chief executive, the club’s first since Rick Parry in 2009.
Ayre was joined by chief scout Barry Hunter in Rome last night. Photo: David Rawcliffe/Propaganda.
Originally appointed under the Tom Hicks and George Gillett ownership, Ayre was commercial director at Anfield until March 2011, when Fenway Sports Group promoted him to managing director.
The Liverpool Echo report that his most recent promotion comes as a reward for the club’s growing success on and off the pitch:
Among Ayre’s successes are his role in persuading Luis Suarez to remain at Anfield last summer.
He is also credited with vastly improving the club’s commercial performance, helping to secure landmark sponsorship deals with the likes of Warrior Sports and Standard Chartered.
And for those of you wondering quite what a chief executive is, Investopedia defines it as:
The highest ranking executive in a company whose main responsibilities include developing and implementing high-level strategies, making major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and resources of a company, and acting as the main point of communication between the board of directors and the corporate operations. The CEO will often have a position on the board, and in some cases is even the chair.
Ayre has also been involved with the progress of Liverpool’s ambitions to redevelop Anfield and increase capacity.
On Wednesday, the club officially submitted their planning application for the proposed redevelopments, with work scheduled to start in early 2015.
The Main Stand should be completed in time for the 2016/17 season, with a further phase of development planned on the Anfield Road End following that.
There was more good news for Liverpool and Ayre on Thursday when they announced they had agreed a deal with German side Bayer Leverkusen over the transfer of midfielder Emre Can.
Can is expected to be confirmed as a Reds player on July 1st, with the fee reported to be around £9.7 million.
Is Ayre the right man to take Liverpool forward in a chief executive role? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
Liverpool manager director Ian Ayre is to be promoted to the role of chief executive, the club’s first since Rick Parry in 2009.
Ayre was joined by chief scout Barry Hunter in Rome last night. Photo: David Rawcliffe/Propaganda.
Originally appointed under the Tom Hicks and George Gillett ownership, Ayre was commercial director at Anfield until March 2011, when Fenway Sports Group promoted him to managing director.
The Liverpool Echo report that his most recent promotion comes as a reward for the club’s growing success on and off the pitch:
Among Ayre’s successes are his role in persuading Luis Suarez to remain at Anfield last summer.
He is also credited with vastly improving the club’s commercial performance, helping to secure landmark sponsorship deals with the likes of Warrior Sports and Standard Chartered.
And for those of you wondering quite what a chief executive is, Investopedia defines it as:
The highest ranking executive in a company whose main responsibilities include developing and implementing high-level strategies, making major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and resources of a company, and acting as the main point of communication between the board of directors and the corporate operations. The CEO will often have a position on the board, and in some cases is even the chair.
Ayre has also been involved with the progress of Liverpool’s ambitions to redevelop Anfield and increase capacity.
On Wednesday, the club officially submitted their planning application for the proposed redevelopments, with work scheduled to start in early 2015.
The Main Stand should be completed in time for the 2016/17 season, with a further phase of development planned on the Anfield Road End following that.
There was more good news for Liverpool and Ayre on Thursday when they announced they had agreed a deal with German side Bayer Leverkusen over the transfer of midfielder Emre Can.
Can is expected to be confirmed as a Reds player on July 1st, with the fee reported to be around £9.7 million.
Is Ayre the right man to take Liverpool forward in a chief executive role? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
Once the paperwork is done, Emre Can will be Liverpool’s second signing of the summer and here we round-up the best reactions to the reported £9.7 million deal.
Liverpool confirmed they had agreed the deal with Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday morning and “subject to documentation being completed” Can will be registered as a Reds player on July 1st.
It is another shrewd move by Liverpool, completing another deal so early in the summer after the acquisition of England international Rickie Lambert earlier this week.
Can brings with him both youth and experience, having played for Bayern Munich and Leverkusen by the age of 20.
He was part of Leverkusen’s 2013/14 Champions League team and will provide Brendan Rodgers will versatile options in his midfield going forward.
We found the best tweets reacting to Can’s move to Liverpool and share them with you here. Let us know your thoughts on the Germany Under-21 international in the comments section below.
Once the paperwork is done, Emre Can will be Liverpool’s second signing of the summer and here we round-up the best reactions to the reported £9.7 million deal.
Liverpool confirmed they had agreed the deal with Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday morning and “subject to documentation being completed” Can will be registered as a Reds player on July 1st.
It is another shrewd move by Liverpool, completing another deal so early in the summer after the acquisition of England international Rickie Lambert earlier this week.
Can brings with him both youth and experience, having played for Bayern Munich and Leverkusen by the age of 20.
He was part of Leverkusen’s 2013/14 Champions League team and will provide Brendan Rodgers will versatile options in his midfield going forward.
We found the best tweets reacting to Can’s move to Liverpool and share them with you here. Let us know your thoughts on the Germany Under-21 international in the comments section below.
Liverpool have confirmed that they have agreed a “deal in prinicpal” for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Emre Can.
The 20-year-old will sign for Liverpool on July 1st “subject to documentation being completed”.
A statement from the club confirmed the news on Thursday morning, adding:
A versatile German youth international, the Frankfurt-born midfielder made 29 Bundesliga appearances last season, scoring three goals.
His contributions helped Leverkusen finish fourth and secure Champions League qualification, having joined the club from Bayern Munich last summer.
It is understood that Can will cost Liverpool around £9.7 million, according to ESPN.
Can will become Brendan Rodgers‘ second signing of the summer, after the Reds completed a £4 million deal for England international striker Rickie Lambert earlier in the week.
Can, a German Under-21 international, came through Bayern Munich’s youth ranks, making four appearances for the senior side before switching to Leverkusen in 2013.
During 2013/14, he made 29 appearances for Leverkusen, scoring three goals and creating 16 goalscoring chances for teammates.
In an article published last week on This Is Anfield, Benji Deane wrote of Can’s potential move to Anfield:
A tenacious and enterprising midfielder, Can brings strength and composure normally associated with older more experienced players. Although I feel he wouldn’t yet make the starting line-up with a midfield trio potentially containing Gerrard, Henderson and Lallana, I would welcome Can to the squad and he could prove to be a gem of a signing.
We’ll have a full scouting report to give you the lowdown on Liverpool’s new midfielder later on Thursday.
Liverpool have confirmed that they have agreed a “deal in prinicpal” for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Emre Can.
The 20-year-old will sign for Liverpool on July 1st “subject to documentation being completed”.
A statement from the club confirmed the news on Thursday morning, adding:
A versatile German youth international, the Frankfurt-born midfielder made 29 Bundesliga appearances last season, scoring three goals.
His contributions helped Leverkusen finish fourth and secure Champions League qualification, having joined the club from Bayern Munich last summer.
It is understood that Can will cost Liverpool around £9.7 million, according to ESPN.
Can will become Brendan Rodgers‘ second signing of the summer, after the Reds completed a £4 million deal for England international striker Rickie Lambert earlier in the week.
Can, a German Under-21 international, came through Bayern Munich’s youth ranks, making four appearances for the senior side before switching to Leverkusen in 2013.
During 2013/14, he made 29 appearances for Leverkusen, scoring three goals and creating 16 goalscoring chances for teammates.
In an article published last week on This Is Anfield, Benji Deane wrote of Can’s potential move to Anfield:
A tenacious and enterprising midfielder, Can brings strength and composure normally associated with older more experienced players. Although I feel he wouldn’t yet make the starting line-up with a midfield trio potentially containing Gerrard, Henderson and Lallana, I would welcome Can to the squad and he could prove to be a gem of a signing.
We’ll have a full scouting report to give you the lowdown on Liverpool’s new midfielder later on Thursday.
