Former Liverpool owner Tom Hicks was given the chance today to launch massive damages claims over the sale of the Premier League club after orders barring action in the US were varied by a High Court judge in London.

CHELSEA believe Fernando Torres is the man who can win owner Roman Abramovich the Champions League at last; and that is the driving force behind the London club’s relentless pursuit of the Liverpool striker which will almost certainly end today in a record bid for the Spaniard on transfer deadline day.

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner insists he does not need to oversee a revolution at Anfield but merely restore the principles on which the club built their success.

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson hopes this weekend’s FA Cup action will bring some welcome relief from the pressure which has built up on him and his players because of their poor league form.

Replacing Roy Hodgson with Kenny Dalglish would not solve Liverpool’s deep-rooted problems, a trio of Anfield icons have warned.

LIVERPOOL and Chelsea may not be the most natural of bedfellows but such are the size of the crises enveloping both clubs, they are inextricably linked in misery as headline writers struggle to decide who go first: Roy Hodgson or Carlo Ancelotti.

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is looking for an immediate response to the embarrassing defeat at Blackburn.

Liverpool legends Kevin Keegan, John Barnes and Steve McManaman today insisted Roy Hodgson could survive as Liverpool manager, despite him appearing on the brink of the sack.

Liverpool 2 Bolton 1

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson has apologised for his perceived criticism of fans but has told supporters he will not resign over poor performances.

YOU can call off the search.

Liverpool’s owners New England Sports Ventures are keen for their youth teams to play a bigger part in the club’s future, according to academy director Frank McParland.

LIVERPOOL’S departing chairman Martin Broughton feels he is leaving the club in good hands as he prepares to hand over to New England Sports Ventures’ Tom Werner.

Liverpool’s departing chairman Martin Broughton feels he is leaving the club in good hands as he prepares to hand over to New England Sports Ventures’ Tom Werner.

Liverpool have announced their new chairman will be Tom Werner, who holds a similar position with club owners New England Sports Ventures.

WELL, that smelled nice... a large helping of Chelsea humble pie was dangled under our noses. It was swiped away almost immediately and replaced by what I can only imagine was camel droppings on a bed of penguin vomit.

Liverpool’s director of football strategy Damien Comolli claims owners New England Sports Ventures are prepared to finance the signing of a world-class player in January – but only if the price is right.

Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina insists he is fully committed to his long-term contract at the club and has not told manager Roy Hodgson he wishes to leave.

Liverpool owners New England Sports Ventures have appointed global headhunters Spencer Stuart to begin a worldwide search for the club’s new chief executive.

THE pensioner gets up off the canvas again. This is the film Stallone will make when he’s 80.

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson has been taken aback by the intense scrutiny of his actions this season.

Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina believes the whole team have to take responsibility for Fernando Torres’ difficulties in front of goal this season.

GERRY MARSDEN did his best to lift Liverpool’s flagging spirits when the former Gerry and the Pacemakers singer took to the pitch before kick-off to lead the Anfield crowd in a rousing rendition of “You’ll Never Walk Alone”.

Two senior officials of New England Sports Ventures have been appointed as members of the Liverpool board and will be at Anfield tomorrow for the Reds’ match against Blackburn.

Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow has decided to stand down from his role following the successful sale of the club.

LIVERPOOL owner John Henry has revealed initial talks with supporters’ groups brought to light the feelings of “disenfranchisement” many Reds fans have towards the Anfield club.

Liverpool owner John Henry has revealed initial talks with supporters’ groups brought to light the feelings of “disenfranchisement” many Reds fans have towards the Anfield club.

Liverpool owner John Henry is under no illusions about the task which awaits him and investment group New England Sports Ventures after their £300m (€344m) takeover.

LIVERPOOL’S new owner John W Henry is said to be anxious to avoid the trap of over-promising and under-delivering at Anfield, having already been hailed by the Kop as the club’s white knight, But, after watching his first match in England, he knows that is by far the least of his worries.

THE Texas lawyer representing Tom Hicks and George Gillett said: “This outcome (the sale of Liverpool to John W Henry and his NESV group) not only devalues the club but it also will result in long-term uncertainty for the fans, players and everyone who loves this sport because all legal resources will be pursued.”

New Liverpool owner John W Henry has given his firm backing to manager Roy Hodgson and the current crop of players on the eve of the Merseyside derby.

FORMER Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks last night said he was “devastated” about the sale of the club and said it was “swindled away from me in an epic swindle”.

LIVERPOOL can look forward to a virtually debt-free future after New England Sports Ventures (NESV) yesterday completed the £300 million (€343.6m) takeover of the club to bring a frenetic week to a conclusion.

Liverpool can look forward to a virtually debt-free future after New England Sports Ventures today completed the £300m (€343m) takeover of the club to conclude a frenetic week.

New England Sports Ventures have completed the £300m (€343m) takeover of Liverpool.

NESV have completed the purchase of Liverpool Football Club, it is understood.

The takeover of Liverpool by Boston Red Sox owner John W Henry has moved significantly closer after it emerged the Premier League have rejected an attempt by a hedge fund to submit to their owners’ and directors’ test.

Boston Red Sox owner John W Henry today pledged to fight Tom Hicks’ “last desperate attempt” to hang on to Liverpool as the takeover battle appeared to move into its final stages.

Boston Red Sox owner John W Henry today pledged to fight Tom Hicks’ “last desperate attempt” to hang on to Liverpool.

Liverpool could have new owners by mid-afternoon if events in a Texas courtroom go their way today.

LIVERPOOL’S complicated ownership issues could finally be concluded several thousand miles away today when a court in Texas reconvenes.

Liverpool’s complicated ownership issues could finally be concluded several thousand miles away tomorrow when a court in Texas reconvenes, it has emerged tonight.

Liverpool again moved to the brink of new ownership after a British High Court judge dismissed an injunction preventing the sale of the club.

Liverpool FC’s American owners were strongly condemned in the High Court in London today for taking action in the US courts to try to block the sale of the club.