Henry reckons Liverpool victory could be start of something big

Liverpool’s principal owner John Henry believes their Carling Cup win over Cardiff is the stepping stone to restoring the club’s former glories.

The Reds edged a tight affair on penalties at Wembley and Henry was present to see the club his Fenway Sports Group bought in October 2010 win their first trophy for six years.

Henry thinks it could be an important day in the Reds’ history, considering the turbulent recent past of former American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett.

“So much has been said and written over the years about Liverpool FC off the field so it’s great to be finally getting to the point where we can talk about what’s going on on the field,” he said.

“We look at it as the first step in what we’re trying to accomplish, putting the club back to where it has historically been.”

Asked if the result would make big news in America, Henry said:

“No! But it’s a wonderful day for us.”

And he wasn’t the only American with shares in the club expressing his joy.

The NBA’s most high-profile player LeBron James last night tweeted: “S/O [shout out] and Congrats to @LFC on winning the Carling Cup!! So proud and happy for the guys. #YoullNeverWalkAlone.”