John Henry's private frustrating confession to Liverpool associates
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Associates close to Liverpool owner John Henry have witnessed his frustrations, according to reports that the businessman is finding his role increasingly difficultJohn Henry has faced criticism throughout his tenure as Liverpool owner(Image: 2023 Getty Images)Liverpool owner John Henry may have realized that running the soccer club is harder than he anticipated, with frustrations being shared with close associates behind the scenes.Henry is the principal owner of Liverpool and co-founder of Fenway Sports Group. After taking ownership of Liverpool in 2010, success has followed, but fans have recently protested against the club hierarchy for raising ticket prices, and it isn't the first time that there has been tension around Anfield.FSG's reputation took a massive hit when Liverpool was announced as one of the teams set to join the European Super League, only for the plans to be abandoned.
Henry has a lot on his plate as a multi-club owner, but some believe his interest in Liverpool has weakened.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher can't wait for Liverpool season to end in verdict on Arne Slot's futureREAD MORE: Arne Slot's bold prediction on Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz before Man Utd clashThat's according to The Athletic, which attempted to interview Liverpool's principal owner. Henry didn't engage, but the outlet spoke with those who have dealt with Henry regularly in recent years to learn more about him.Running Liverpool has been harder than Henry imagined, and behind the scenes, he's complained.
"Some have seen that as his interest in Liverpool retreating."Others believe he was so burned over the criticism he received for Liverpool’s involvement in the European Super League that he has stopped getting involved in the politics of football." With Henry often absent, CEO Billy Hogan is often the representative in Anfield.Henry doesn't just focus on Liverpool, he is also an owner of the MLB's Boston Red Sox, the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, and the NASCAR team RFK Racing. In fact, when Liverpool fans recently protested rising costs, he was in Boston, firing several members of the Red Sox coaching staff.Fans recently called out Liverpool's owners for increasing ticket prices(Image: 2026 Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA)While Henry has been credited for building a stunning business portfolio, his attention is constantly stretched across several sports.