New England Sports Ventures? Sooner the better at Liverpool

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.”

Should we read that as a threat? That’s certainly how it seems to me and emphasises how well rid Liverpool are of those particular American owners.

But there are further lessons to learn from the embarrassment and farce of the last week.