He stepped down at Anfield in February after spending ten years with Liverpool FC.

During this time he was commercial director, managing director and chief executive.

Ian Ayre is now taking up the role as chief executive at German side Club 1860 Munich.

‘Football: Past, Present and Future’ is the title of the Roscoe Lecture he will deliver for Liverpool John Moores University at St George's Hall.

The lecture series invites key figures in the city to explore current topics.

The speech begins from 5pm on Wednesday (26 April) and we'll have live updates of what Ayre has to say. We expect plenty about his time at Anfield.

Ayre is being replaced at Liverpool FC by former EA Sports chief Peter Moores .

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