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Under John Henry's consortium, the Red Sox have won two World Series
Liverpool FC are likely to be taken over by the consortium which owns the Boston Red Sox baseball team, but who is the man behind the bid?
The putative purchase of Liverpool FC by the owners of the Boston Red Sox is not a huge story in the baseball team's home city.
Related stories
Look at the sport section of any newspaper website in the area and you'll see the big story of the day is the transfer of American football wide receiver Randy Moss from the New England Patriots to the Minnesota Vikings.
There are also some gloomy predictions about the financial consequences of the lacklustre season the Red Sox have had.
But it's hard to find harsh words for John Henry, the 61-year-old businessman who leads the Red Sox ownership consortium.
The new owners are lauded for ending the Red Sox's 86-year wait for a World Series title, clinching championships in 2004 and 2007.
And the owners are given credit for saving Fenway Park, the team's historic ground.
"They saved Fenway Park," says Joe Sullivan, sports editor of the Boston Globe. "We thought we were going to lose this historic ball park and it would be replaced by some modern facility.
"They have very intelligently refurbished it step by step. They have an even better ball park than it was. It is a gift to the people of Boston."
Mr Henry's background is in business, and he has been happy to spend money in order to make money when it comes to the team itself.
"They spend the second-most money [in baseball]. They are willing to spend on players and player development," notes Sullivan.
But there are consequences for the fans. Ticket prices are among the highest in baseball.
Tickets typically range from $28 (£18) in the bleachers, to $52 in the infield grandstand and $130 in the box seat. Sitting pitchside costs more than twice that.
John Henry has spent modest sums on the stadium but lots on the team
"It is in the three most expensive places to attend," says Sullivan. "It's not affordable for the common man."
Other revenue is generated from the New England Sports Network TV station as well as blanket advertising and sponsorship at the ground.
"Some people think it's overwhelming," says Sullivan. "They have advertising at every inch of the stadium."
Mr Henry is a well-known businessman in Boston, having made most of his fortune using computerised futures trading.
His wedding last year to Linda Pizzuti, nearly 30 years his junior, made the city's society pages, as did the arrival of their first child this year.
An account of their courtship - including romantic e-mails - was written for Boston magazine by a friend of the bride.
Mr Henry has close friends in nightclub owner and restaurateur Ed Kane and Red Sox chairman Tom Werner. The group of friends apparently calls itself the Cirque du Rire or Circus of Laughs.
Mr Henry is described as a private but personable man.
And his dedication to the Red Sox may be gauged by the fact that his wedding reception took place on the Fenway Park outfield.
This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
Under John Henry's consortium, the Red Sox have won two World Series Liverpool FC are likely to be taken over by the consortium which owns the Boston Red Sox baseball team, but who is the man behind the bid?
The putative purchase of Liverpool FC by the owners of the Boston Red Sox is not a huge story in the baseball team's home city.
Related stories
Look at the sport section of any newspaper website in the area and you'll see the big story of the day is the transfer of American football wide receiver Randy Moss from the New England Patriots to the Minnesota Vikings.
There are also some gloomy predictions about the financial consequences of the lacklustre season the Red Sox have had.
But it's hard to find harsh words for John Henry, the 61-year-old businessman who leads the Red Sox ownership consortium.
The new owners are lauded for ending the Red Sox's 86-year wait for a World Series title, clinching championships in 2004 and 2007.
“They spend the second-most money - they are willing to spend on players and player development”
Boston Globe sports editor Joe Sullivan "They saved Fenway Park," says Joe Sullivan, sports editor of the Boston Globe. "We thought we were going to lose this historic ball park and it would be replaced by some modern facility.
"They have very intelligently refurbished it step by step. They have an even better ball park than it was. It is a gift to the people of Boston."
Mr Henry's background is in business, and he has been happy to spend money in order to make money when it comes to the team itself.
"They spend the second-most money [in baseball]. They are willing to spend on players and player development," notes Sullivan.
But there are consequences for the fans. Ticket prices are among the highest in baseball.
Tickets typically range from $28 (£18) in the bleachers, to $52 in the infield grandstand and $130 in the box seat. Sitting pitchside costs more than twice that.
John Henry has spent modest sums on the stadium but lots on the team "It is in the three most expensive places to attend," says Sullivan. "It's not affordable for the common man."
Other revenue is generated from the New England Sports Network TV station as well as blanket advertising and sponsorship at the ground.
"Some people think it's overwhelming," says Sullivan. "They have advertising at every inch of the stadium."
Mr Henry is a well-known businessman in Boston, having made most of his fortune using computerised futures trading.
His wedding last year to Linda Pizzuti, nearly 30 years his junior, made the city's society pages, as did the arrival of their first child this year.
An account of their courtship - including romantic e-mails - was written for Boston magazine by a friend of the bride.
Mr Henry has close friends in nightclub owner and restaurateur Ed Kane and Red Sox chairman Tom Werner. The group of friends apparently calls itself the Cirque du Rire or Circus of Laughs.
Mr Henry is described as a private but personable man.
And his dedication to the Red Sox may be gauged by the fact that his wedding reception took place on the Fenway Park outfield.
This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.