Merseyside Insider: FSG had 'second thoughts' on Slot sack at Liverpool
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That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, who believes that FSG began to have “second thoughts” on the Dutchman’s future when the team’s form picked up in February. Andoni Iraola is set to become Liverpool’s new boss, but Wyness feels that there should still be scrutiny on those behind the scenes who handled Slot’s dismissal. 📋 Liverpool Manager News 📋 Get the inside track on the Anfield dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions.
VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES FSG ‘dithering’ left messy situation with Arne SlotEverton’s former chief Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes that FSG should have shown stronger leadership by sticking to their guns and sacking Slot earlier in the campaign. SeasonGamesWDLWin %2025-26381791244.7%2024-2538259465.8%Slot’s 2025-26 Premier League record compared to 2024-25, as per Fotmob.Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Wyness made it clear that he is still privy to the inner workings of both Everton and Liverpool, and revealed the uncertainty that he had felt surrounding Slot’s future.“Living on Merseyside, I’m very much in tune with a lot of what goes on in both clubs.
To me, that’s not really how it works. 🚨💣 BREAKING: Liverpool reach agreement in principle to appoint Andoni Iraola as new manager, here we go! 🔴🫱🏻🫲🏼Exclusive story from Saturday, 100% confirmed: Arne Slot left and Iraola will lead #LFC project, as expected.Talks advanced over last 48h and deal in place. pic.twitter.com/2FIMdRnn0B— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 2, 2026 “I think they’d have lost faith in him earlier. We’re now here with Liverpool without a manager, and it’s a chance for them to move forward.”Liverpool three-point transfer plan set for Andoni IraolaFootball Insider revealed on Monday that Liverpool’s summer transfer plans won’t change once Iraola is appointed as manager, with his arrival now seen as a formality.One of the new boss’ first tasks when walking through the door is to sit down and discuss with the recruitment team, who are already working on addressing the three key areas that they have identified.