Former Premier League goalkeeper Paul Robinson has called for Liverpool owner John Henry to pay any financial consequences following the failed European Super League.
Despite pulling out along with the six Premier League clubs on Tuesday night, the Reds could still face financial punishment as a result of their failed breakaway from the UEFA Champions League earlier this week.
The Anfield club were among 12 founding members of the European Super League who bought equity stakes of £8million each in the venture.
Following the decision to remove Liverpool from the running, principal owner and Fenway Sports Group figurehead, Henry, delivered a public apology on the club’s official Twitter.
In the aftermath, Robinson has told Football Insider that any penalties handed down from governing bodies as well as the £8m should come directly from the American and not the club.
That money should not come out of the club’s accounts. They have put the club in detriment and it was their decision, not a collective decision at the club. It is Henry’s investment that is losing money if he does take that money out of the club accounts. That fee cannot and should not effect the budget for players etc.
The 41-year-old went on to say whilst he can understand Kopites wanting the owners to sell, given the current financial climate it’s unlikely suitable buyers would be forthcoming.
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Unfortunately for the ownership group, this was just another in a long line of mistakes made during their tenure.
Whilst overseeing a period of on-field success, decision making has left a lot to be desired and will be difficult to forget quickly.
