Former Liverpool FC director of football Damien Comolli believes he was sacked by the club because he sanctioned the signing of Jordan Henderson.

Billy Beane, like Arsene Wenger, knows what it’s like to be at the sharp end of fans’ short-termism. But Mr Moneyball remains a fan and a disciple of the Arsenal manager

In the afterglow of Ryan Giggs’ first game as Manchester United’s interim manager, many influential voices within football believe the Welsh man should be given the job on a full-time basis.

When Liverpool announced their transfer dealings would be carried out by a committee rather than the manager in autumn 2012 the worst was expected.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez could be driven away from the Barclays Premier League if he remains the focus of victimisation, according to former Reds director of football Damien Comolli.

Jack Wilshere is one of five Arsenal players to have agreed new long-term contracts with the club.

Even after two cup finals there was no patience for the greatest living servant of our club. If things go pear-shaped next season, they’ll be asking us to “be patient” for the former boss of Swansea City, a man Reading sacked. Good luck with that.

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner insists manager Kenny Dalglish enjoys the “full support” of owners Fenway Sports Group.

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner insists manager Kenny Dalglish enjoys the “full support” of owners Fenway Sports Group.

Damien Comolli has left his role as Liverpool‘s director of football by mutual consent, the club confirmed this morning.

Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli has left the club by “mutual consent”, the Anfield side have said in a statement on their website.

The recent book on judgment and decision-making, Thinking, Fast and Slow, by the Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman, should be required reading for the people who run football clubs.

Liverpool's director of football Damien Comolli is not expecting a new wave of signings when the transfer window reopens at the end of the season.

The January window brings back into focus the issue of scouting and how to tell whether a player you are thinking about buying is worth the risk.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will play a key part in the club’s future even long after his playing days have ended, according to director of football Damien Comolli.

BILLY BEANE, the man behind the Moneyball phenomenon, has dismissed the notion that the principles which brought him success in baseball cannot be adapted to other sports.

STRIKER Fernando Torres spent yesterday being quizzed by the club over an interview in which he appeared to criticise his teammates.

Liverpool’s director of football Damien Comolli has revealed the club are looking to tap into the talent emerging from Uruguay with two internationals from the South American country now at the club.

Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli has praised owners Fenway Sports Group for their “brave” approach to the transfer window.

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Alexander Doni from Roma.

Liverpool defender John Flanagan has signed a new long-term contract at Anfield.

Liverpool’s director of football Damien Comolli has confirmed he expects to ship out a number of unwanted players to make way for new faces at Anfield.

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has signed a contract extension, the club have confirmed.

Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli has promised the club's fans there will be more transfer activity this summer after securing number one target Jordan Henderson.

Jordan Henderson has spoken of his excitement at signing for Liverpool after the midfielder’s move from Sunderland was confirmed this evening.

Kenny Dalglish has pledged to do his best to keep smiles on the faces of Liverpool fans for as long as he can after signing a three-year contract to become the club's manager on a permanent basis.

ALEX FERGUSON is a phenomenon. Close to his 12th English title, in his fourth Champions League final, 25 seasons at the same club.

Liverpool's new director of football Damien Comolli expects to have a busy summer as the club's owners step up the rebuilding process at Anfield.

LIVERPOOL’S newly-promoted director of football Damien Comolli insists the £50m departure of Fernando Torres to Chelsea in January lifted a cloud at the club.

Liverpool's new managing director Ian Ayre is confident he can galvanise operations at the club, pulling together previously disjointed elements, to bring success both on and off the pitch.

Liverpool’s owners Fenway Sports Group have begun the rebuilding process at Anfield by installing a new managing director but their most important appointment is yet to come with Kenny Dalglish still waiting to be confirmed as permanent boss.

Liverpool have finally ended their search for a new managing director by promoting from within, confirming former commercial director Ian Ayre has been appointed to the role.

BY 5pm yesterday, journalists were queuing up on Twitter to condemn Alex Ferguson for enforcing a media blackout after Manchester United’s crushing defeat to Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL’S director of football strategy Damien Comolli has blamed the team’s troubled season so far on a lack of confidence and their players’ struggles to recover from last summer’s World Cup.

Liverpool’s principal owner John Henry will be at Anfield for Sunday’s Merseyside derby as part of an extended visit to assess progress at the club since his October purchase.

TURNS out Newcastle aren’t the biggest joke in English football after all.

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.

OUR football correspondent LIAM MACKEY is back in top form and full of energy.

YOU want some, eh? You want some? Sorry, we’re still in Napoli mode. Forgive the feistiness; after waves of woe all year, you’d have a heart of stone to deny us a few days’ frivolity. It’ll end in tears tonight, of course.

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson has told his squad they cannot keep relying on the brilliance of captain Steven Gerrard to get them out of trouble, and must start proving their worth to the club.

Liverpool owner John W Henry has revealed manager Roy Hodgson was surprised to learn of Damien Comolli’s appointment as director of football strategy.

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LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson is keen to embrace the arrival of new director of football strategy Damien Comolli as the club’s new owners make plans for a revamped “leadership group”.