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FSG have just delivered a brilliant piece of news which every Liverpool supporter should be celebrating - opinion

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FSG’s decision to shelve plans for a multi-club model should leave Liverpool supporters celebrating on Friday.The Reds’ American owners have been looking at bringing a second football club under their stewardship for the best part of two years, with Michael Edwards brought back specifically to oversee the project.However, as The Athletic report on Friday, FSG have pulled the plug after assessing 25 different clubs mainly across France, Spain and Portugal. As Liverpool fans continue to feel somewhat disengaged and alienated from their club, this news cannot be anything other than positive.

FSG have just delivered a brilliant piece of news which every Liverpool supporter should be celebrating - opinion


Looks like Gakpo will return…Liverpool predicted XI vs Brighton – GRV Media As owners, FSG have usually tried to do everything in the best interest of Liverpool as a football club.That may not be a universally agreed upon view, and they have certainly made some huge missteps, but generally John Henry and co tend to put the club first.If they had been to take on another football club, there could have been some benefits for the Reds in terms of snapping up young talent earlier and using the second team as a stepping stone towards Liverpool. This is not, and has never been what Liverpool should be about.

Do you think FSG should buy another ‘feeder club’ for Liverpool? The multi-club model is a controversial topic for some fans John Henry abstract cover art Credit: Michael Regan/Liverpool FC/Getty Images What happens next for FSG?Before they began their search for a second football club, FSG had briefly explored the idea of putting Liverpool up for sale.Now that they have decided to close another avenue for revenue, it appears possible that they could revisit their idea to sell.For some fans, this will also be welcome news.