Liverpool chief welcomes formation of new supporters’ board

Liverpool fans will have the right of consent on issues such as a ground move or defection to a breakaway league

Liverpool have implemented a new Supporters Board (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan has welcomed the formation of a new supporters’ board to improve fan representation within the club.

The new set-up will be enshrined in the club’s articles of association and a legally-binding memorandum of understanding between the club and the Official Liverpool Supporters Trust will be entered into.