Phil Thompson has called for fan representation to be part of the board as a way of the club winning back their trust.
Liverpool went through one of its most testing weeks of the modern era after the news emerged that they were one of 12 clubs who had signed up for the rebel European Super League.
The fact that owner John Henry had gone ahead and put Liverpool’s name in that group without any consultation with the manager or playing squad was widely and correctly viewed as a disgraceful act.
And of course the fans, so often the forgotten factor when it comes to matters like this were rightly up in arms and made their feelings known loud and clear.
After seeing the backlash, the six English clubs knew they had to make a quick retreat and own up to their monumental mistake.
There is understandably lingering resentment from the Reds fans to FSG and the major question after this debacle is what exactly happens next.
As a lifelong Red, Phil Thompson has seen the greatest and toughest of times and therefore is well placed to say what can be done moving forward to prevent the same thing from happening again.
The Daily Star reported the club great as saying:
“I've seen and witnessed a lot in football - but this last week has been astonishing.
"Wealthy and intelligent men have made a right pigs ear out of this.
“What you would like to see is fans on the board.
“Somebody at least to share ideas and put them forward. If just one person had asked the Spirit of Shankly supporters group, it would have been a non-starter straight away.
“It's the same with the other clubs. They understand the history and heritage, which a lot of owners don't.”
Thompson gave praise to Henry for his video apology to the key stakeholders of the club, but admitted it was long and difficult road back to win the trust of the loyal fanbase.
“Henry was the first one to come out, even though Liverpool were one of the last to pull out of the Super League - obviously Chelsea and City did first.
“Will it be enough? Not for now. I think they'll have to earn the trust again of supporters.
“I thought it was a wonderful apology, but still more has to be done."
In the aftermath, there has been loud calls for new owners to take over the club, but in this current uncertain global landscape, that is easier said than done.
The trophy laden former club captain also wanted to highlight the good that FSG has done in their 10-year tenure.
"We have to work together because Liverpool's owners, believe it or not, have been very good.
“Since they came in we've played two Champions League finals back-to-back, winning one. We've also won the Premier League after 30 years and seen some great players. We've been run in a proper manner.”
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