DAVID MOORES has dramatically resigned from Liverpool Football Club’s board of directors.

The former chairman was known to be "shell-shocked" and "heartbroken" at the running of the club since he accepted a deal from Americans Tom Hicks and George Gillett.

The club last night confirmed the resignation on its website. He will remain honorary life president.

His leaving coincides with the end-of-season departure date set by his close ally and chief executive, Rick Parry.

His resignation comes as Merseyside MPs united in a fresh bid to topple the US owners by calling on the Government to pull the plug on a crucial £350m loan.

Walton MP Peter Kilfoyle, backed by West Derby MP Bob Wareing, believes as the Government is the majority shareholder in the part- nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland, it should not lend the money because the promised new stadium – and subsequent regeneration – has not materialised.

David Moores called his deal with the Americans, in February, 2007, "the biggest decision I’ve ever had to make in my life".

He stressed he had not made the deal for personal gain, adding: "I do believe these two men understand and know the history of the club, it’s uniqueness and the fact that our support is second to none.

"They want to win things – with their respective clubs they have proved that. They are in it for the long term.

"I only ever have one chance at this decision and we have to feel comfortable."

At a press conference launching the £470m deal, Tom Hicks praised Moores’s 50-year connection with the club, saying: "For us, it is about winning and passion, respect for tradition and history, legacy, and a thank-you to David Moores for giving us the chance to own this club."