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With Liverpool sporting director Julian Ward stepping down from his role at the end of the season, fans have reacted with shock at another key exit.

It brings to an end an association with Liverpool that will have spanned 11 years, with Ward previously serving as European scouting manager, loan pathways manager and assistant sporting director.



Ward will depart his role as sporting director after just one season, having officially taken over from Michael Edwards in the summer.



The shock news is the latest development during an uncertain time for Liverpool, with owners Fenway Sports Group recently putting the club up for sale.



Ward’s planned exit only casts further doubt on the club’s plans for the transfer market, with an overhaul of the midfield ranks hoped for in particular next summer.

With owners Fenway Sports Group also seeking further investment and a potential sale of the club, this only brings more uncertainty at Anfield.

Graham is another that has been at the club for a long time, with fans pointing out the pivotal role he’s played in the club’s success on and off the pitch in recent years.