Peter Robinson, one of the most important figures in Liverpool’s history and a peerless administrator, has died aged 86.
Universally known as ‘PBR’, Robinson joined Liverpool in 1965 and for the next 35 years he was part of the fabric at Anfield, working as club secretary and then chief executive before he stepped down in 2000, having overseen the appointment of Gerard Houllier as manager.
Robinson’s outstanding business acumen and discreet way of negotiating enabled Liverpool to sign the players that helped them create a dynasty — a glut of league titles and four European Cups were a shimmering recognition of his work.