Liverpool rehire Julian Ward as sporting director to replace Richard Hughes

Club’s owners FSG move swiftly to fill key post

Move comes amid upheaval in Anfield hierarchy

Liverpool have appointed Julian Ward as their sporting director for a second time following the departure of Richard Hughes to Al-Hilal.

Ward, who was Liverpool’s sporting director for one season in 2022-23, has returned to the role after spending the past two years as technical director for Fenway Sports Group, the club’s owners.