Peter Moore has marked his last day chief executive officer of Liverpool Football Club in an open letter to fans.
The 65-year-old is stepping down from his role after three and a half years with Reds, making way for FSG former commercial officer Billy Hogan to step up.
The ECHO understands Moore, who was also a managing director of the club, signed a fixed-term three-year contract with the Reds after coming over from the United States.
The idea behind signing a fixed-term deal was to enable both Moore and his wife Debbie to go back home to their children in America and so there was a limited time on their stay here.
His contract was set to end in June, however, with his standing at the club and his strong relationship with owners FSG - Moore's tenure was extended due to the coronavirus pandemic delaying normal proceedings.
He has since overseen a transition period to help Hogan into his new role.
Moore wrote:
Today marks my final day as Chief Executive Officer of Liverpool Football Club.
As a young lad from Garston who has progressed from the Boy’s Pen, to the Paddock, to The Kop, to The Boardroom. I have never been so fortunate to have had the opportunity to give back to the football club that has given me so much pleasure and joy over 60-years plus,
“I’d been gone for many decades, but returned in 2017 to a changed city; a gloriously resplendent waterfront and a vibrant city-centre with all of its historical significance retained. But one thing hadn’t changed... the warmth and open-arms embrace of Scousers, sprinkled with ample cheekiness and more than a hint of the rebelliousness that is the trademark of the good citizens of the “People’s Republic Of Liverpool”.
The last three years have been a whirlwind of activity and hard word, and as a result, I leave with our beloved football club in fantastic shape, both on and off the pitch. As my Scouse nana always told me... “leave the rooms in a better state than when you entered it”. I truly believe that’s the case with LFC.
I’ll put my red tie and club suit away and return to being just a supporter, one who can jump up, scream and punch the sky again when we score.
While I take with me so many great memories of wonderful moments on the pitch, my wife Debbie and I have been so fortunate to have been in a position to help those in need in our community through our foundation. Whether it be support of foodbanks, local hospitals, or those who are socially-isolated, we will always remember with fondness working with those who needed just a little bit of extra help along life’s journey.
In closing, I’ll quote my good mate Jamie Webster... “My City, My People, My Heart... I owe it all to this place.”
I certainly do...
YNWA,
Peter Moore
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