‘How many goals did he score?’ – Liverpool legend calls for perspective on Michael Edwards’ exit

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Liverpool legend John Barnes has called for supporters to have a sense of perspective on the impact of Michael Edwards’ departure from club owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG).The Reds’ much-celebrated former sporting director got on board with the Boston-based firm in 2024 as their CEO of Football, a role from which he stood down last week with 12 months remaining on his contract.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYAs explained by Paul Joyce, the 47-year-old had become frustrated at the lack of progress in acquring another European club, which had been his main overarching mission upon taking up the job two years ago before those plans were abandoned in March.Barnes calls for perspective on Edwards’ exit from FSGWhile some Liverpool supporters have lamented Edwards’ departure as a major blow to the club, Barnes downplayed the impact that it’s likely to have on the Reds’ fortunes on the pitch.‘Digger’ told Betfred (via Liverpool Echo): “How many goals did he score for Liverpool last season?

It’s them and the players who go out and win matches, not the CEOs and sporting directors.“Are Liverpool not going to sign anybody now because Michael Edwards is leaving? Are Liverpool not going to be able to identify talent anymore because Michael Edwards is leaving?

Are players not going to move to Liverpool anymore because Michael Edwards isn’t there? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustEdwards’ exit isn’t ideal, but Liverpool will manageWe very much get the point that Barnes is making – Edwards leaving doesn’t hit in the same way as Mo Salah’s exit did earlier this year, for example, or Jurgen Klopp’s farewell from Anfield in 2024.The 47-year-old was rightly lauded for his exceptional work as Liverpool’s sporting director a few years ago, overseeing some of the greatest transfers in the club’s history, but his recent role with FSG wasn’t nearly as hands-on in terms of the team on the pitch.That said, his departure wasn’t exactly welcome either, considering the upheaval at boardroom level at LFC in recent times.