When Martin Broughton arrived at Anfield back in April many supporters were sceptical.
After all a lifelong Chelsea fan had been handed the daunting task of trying to put a club in chaos back on track.
Seven months on and Broughton will leave on Tuesday with the thanks of Liverpool supporters ringing in his ears.
Broughton – together with Christian Purslow and Ian Ayre – guided the Reds through the most turbulent spell in the club’s history.
It was their tireless efforts which helped ensure Tom Hicks and George Gillett were booted out of Anfield for good.
The statement released by Hicks and Gillett when Broughton was appointed in April proved to be about the only thing they got right during their ill fated reign.
“Martin is a distinguished business leader of excellent judgement and with a great reputation,” they said.
“He is a genuine football supporter and will seek to oversee the sales process in the best interests of the club and its supporters.”
Broughton did and, gloriously, it left Hicks and Gillett with nothing.
The British Airways chairman, who is being succeeded by NESV’s Tom Werner, described his reign as “one of the most memorable experiences of my working life” and admitted “I've grown to love the club”.
Liverpool will always be indebted to him.
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