Liverpool have enjoyed some great success over the past 18 months.

The Reds won the Champions League last term, and now lead the Premier League by eight points as they look to capture their first title in 30 years. However, it could have all been so very different for the Anfield outfit. In 2010, the club were in real danger of entering administration, and the club's managing director at the time, Christian Purslow, was even forced to come out and play down fears that they would go bust.

In the end, New England Sports Ventures - now known as Fenway Sports Group - took control of the Reds from Tom Hicks and George Gillett. Now, the former has spoken to Sky Sports about his time as owner of the Merseyside team, and his quotes have got people talking.

Some of the main comments include him feeling "betrayed" by the Liverpool fans. As you can expect, this did not go well with some, and it is clear that many still share ill feelings towards the 73-year-old.

Considering the state they found themselves in, it comes as no surprise that he is not a popular figure amongst the supporters. Thanks to himself and Gillett, one of England's oldest and successful clubs almost became no more.

Throughout the interview, there was a running theme in regards to money. At one point, he even said: "I'd like to have been the half owner when it was worth $3bn but I'm not."

The club's supporters picked up on his many cash-related words, and they were far from happy.

Indeed, it does not look good that his apparent main worry is his bank balance rather than the state the club is in. It certainly isn't the best way to endear himself to the fans, either.

At least Liverpool fans can be happy they have more organised owners now. FSG, led by John W.Henry, have overseen the Reds' rise to the top of the game, and some supporters have taken this as the perfect opportunity to share their delight at how their club is now run.

It's fair to say Mr.Hicks will not be welcome in Liverpool any time soon.

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