Source: PA
Henry expects steep learning curve
Liverpool owner John Henry is under no illusions about the task which awaits him and investment group New England Sports Ventures after their £300million takeover.
The American, who as part of the NESV group of 17 investors is owner of the Boston Red Sox baseball franchise, was at Goodison Park on Sunday to watch his club's 2-0 Merseyside derby defeat.
Having replaced the unpopular Tom Hicks and George Gillett at Anfield after a protracted buy-out which was dragged through the courts, Henry is keen to start making an impact as soon as possible.
It is unlikely the team slipping to 19th in the Barclays Premier League, on the back of one victory in eight matches, will have made much difference to his planning.
"What am I thinking? How much work this is going to be. How steep the learning curve is going to be. This is not going to be easy," he said. "We realise the challenge that lies ahead if we are going to go toe to toe with the other big clubs.
"We are not asking for a long honeymoon. This is a contact sport we are in and the going can get rough sometimes. We realise that. We are not going to make any promises but we are going to listen and consider."
