We’ll give fans a voice, says Liverpool FC chief Christian Purslow

Christian Purslow 300CHRISTIAN PURSLOW believes Liverpool fans will have a say in how the club is run if New England Sports Ventures (NESV) complete their £300million takeover.The Reds' managing director insists NESV are committed to engaging with supporters and giving them a sense of 'ownership' and 'inclusion'.The date for the crunch High Court hearing, when Tom Hicks and George Gillett will attempt to block the sale, is expected to be set today and could start tomorrow.If the deal is approved, Purslow says fans will be treated far differently than under the disastrous reign of Hicks and Gillett. 'Our fans have felt totally disenfranchised by the experience of the last three years,' he said.'One thing I really liked about NESV the minute we met them is that they are really serious about the importance of engaging with their fans.'When you look at their approach to their business in America that's something they take seriously.'I've asked them to consider a scheme at our club which would give our fans a real sense of ownership and a real sense of inclusion - a kind of voice that frankly they deserve.

Source: Liverpool_Echo