Liverpool owner’s wife releases emotional statement ahead of Man Utd clash

Linda Pizzuti, the wife of Liverpool’s principal owner John W Henry, has opened up on her love of the club in an emotional message on social media to mark the 15th anniversary of Fenway Sports Group’s ownership

Linda Pizzuti, wife of Liverpool’s principal owner John W Henry, has shared a heartfelt message celebrating 15 years of Fenway Sports Group’s stewardship of the club. And Ms Pizzuti has insisted the ownership group still have plenty more to achieve during their tenure at Anfield.

This week marks 15 years since FSG, previously operating under the name New England Sports Ventures, acquired the club from Tom Hicks and George Gillett, who had pushed the Reds to the edge of financial collapse.

FSG completed their takeover on October 15, 2010 following a High Court decision that approved their £300m purchase, and Ms Pizzuti has remained a prominent figure at the club, most recently attending matches in April and May when Liverpool clinched the Premier League crown and subsequently lifted the trophy at Anfield.

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In an Instagram post, the Boston Globe newspaper’s CEO even hinted at the possibility of a fresh mascot joining Mighty Red, posting: “My first tweet about LFC 15 years ago was asking this amazing community about what songs I needed to learn for my first trip to Anfield,” reports the Liverpool Echo.

“The responses were warm, welcoming and very witty. I quickly fell in love with this club and the people who are part of it.

“I learned about the history, the traditions, the stories passed through the generations. The remarkable collection of trophies. The painful moments, the tragedies, the historic triumphs…this club had so much of it, and a global fanbase that had passion, intelligence, and a lot of feedback and opinions.

“In our 15 years together, we have shared our own painful moments, epic comebacks, heartbreaking tragedies and new historic triumphs. We made new legends, and added new stories to the historic lore of this world-famous club. And we collected some lovely new silver of all shapes and sizes.

“We preserved, restored and expanded the historic Anfield stadium. We found ways to channel the passion of this fanbase into acts of kindness and real impact and service at the LFC Foundation. You all helped me bring Mighty Red to life – to the delight of young fans around the world. (Is it time to bring in Ruby, his younger sister?).

“I have loved all of it, and am so grateful to be part of this with all of you. Thank you for welcoming me and my family – my kids have grown up with the club. Thanks for sharing your stories with me – I have loved celebrating with you and hearing from so many of you.

“I appreciate your comments (especially the clever ones), and hearing about what LFC has meant to you or your family. And I loved having the chance to buy some of you a beer in person while at Anfield.

“‘Our work isn’t done’, we have so much more ahead of us, and I feel so grateful and lucky to be part of it and share it all with you.”

Liverpool are set to return to the pitch on Sunday when they welcome their long-standing rivals Manchester United to Anfield.

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