Reds owner's son quits club board

Liverpool director Tom Hicks Jr has resigned from his position with the club and their parent company Kop Holdings in the wake of his foul-mouthed e-mail rant at a fan.

The American, son of co-owner Tom Hicks, became embroiled in controversy yesterday when it emerged he had responded abusively when one supporter contacted him directly about the state of the club and their finances.