Liverpool's former American co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett withdrew a restraining order in the Dallas Court paving the way for the Premier League club to finally be sold to New England Sports Ventures (NESV), owners of the Boston Red Sox.
In the Dallas court, Judge Jim Jordan signed off on the dissolution of the order in front of a number of jubilant expatriate Liverpool supporters.
"The judge told me to tell you in advance no shouting or protesting or anything like that," he said.
The supporters of England's most successful football team followed his advice to the letter as they sat listening closely to Texas lawyers discussing the affairs of the Merseyside club.
"Hicks and Gillett, they have no concern for the club. They just want to make a quick buck," said Philip Courthurst, 42, a native of Bootle in Liverpool, speaking outside the courtroom.
Courthurst added that he thought new owner John W Henry would do great things for the team, given his track record with Major League Baseball's Red Sox.
"The Red Sox, Liverpool are two great clubs with lots of history. This new guy wants to take the team forward and just look what he's done for the Red Sox," he said.
"Maybe Liverpool fans will also become Red Sox fans, like sister clubs," said Courthurst.
"We want Hicks out. This club was formed in 1892 and the last three years of their tenure has been a disaster," said Liverpool fan Rob Ashfield, wearing a Liverpool scarf.
