Tom Hicks and George Gillett took control of Liverpool in 2007 . US owners almost left club in administration before selling up in 2010 . The Reds have been owned by the Glazer family since 1999, with a minority stake held by American businessman John Henry for more than 20 years. Liverpool face Blackburn in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday .
Tom Hicks and George Gillett took control of Liverpool in 2007 . US owners almost left club in administration before selling up in 2010 . Hicks has dropped the original asking price of $ 135m ( £90m ) to sell his Dallas home , once the most expensive retail property in America . Liverpool face Blackburn in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday .