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Julian Ward Returns to Liverpool as Sporting Director
27 Sept 2026
Liverpool have appointed Julian Ward as their sporting director for a second spell, with BBC Sport reporting on 26 September 2026 that he returns to the role following Richard Hughes’ departure.
The appointment was also reported by The Guardian, which said Liverpool moved quickly to fill the vacancy at the club’s hierarchy. The newspaper described the decision as a return for Ward to a post he previously held at Anfield.
According to BBC Sport, Ward’s appointment is the second time he has served as Liverpool’s sporting director. The report identified Hughes’ departure as the trigger for the change, while The Guardian said the club’s ownership, Fenway Sports Group, acted promptly to make the replacement.
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