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Liverpool rehire Julian Ward as sporting director to replace Richard Hughes

The Guardian Sport Saturday 26 September 2026, 08:20 UTC By Andy Hunter 1 min read
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Club’s owners FSG move swiftly to fill key postMove comes amid upheaval in Anfield hierarchyLiverpool 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.

  • 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.

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