“On behalf of the Cox family I wish to express my deepest thanks to Spirit of Shankly and everyone involved in the fundraising today and over the last months, from the people of Liverpool, home and around the world for their amazing kindness and generosity which has been overwhelming and has given us great hope and support for Sean's continued recovery. YNWA"
Spirit of Shankly can today confirm that a total of £59,104 has been raised for the Sean Cox appeal.
Spirit of Shankly are organising a collection for Seán Cox at the game against Cardiff City at Anfield on Saturday 27 October, and we need volunteers to help on the day.
“Football has the power to connect with so many people on and off the pitch, it has the power to change and save the lives of people who live with mental health issues"
Since the weekend match versus Southampton, and subsequent social media posts, supporters have contacted us complaining about problems entering Anfield. It appears tickets have been stopped from working, having been identified as part of ticketing investigations. Supporters, who are none the wiser to this, are asked for ID, told new cards will be sent out or in some cases the tickets are under investigation.
Anticipation for for this season’s Champions League draw on Thursday 30 August is already huge, with supporters ready to make plans. But mixed with excitement is the dread that some of the issues travelling fans faced last season will be repeated.
As the government’s review of safe standing at football matches continues, Spirit Of Shankly accepted an invitation to meet Minister for Sport, Tracey Crouch MP. This was an informal meeting, so that the Minister could hear our views and give us an update on government activity on the subject.
Problems surrounding today’s online members sale from the club, as well as those in previous days, have left many supporters frustrated and angry.This has become an annual event.
A club of Liverpool’s stature has had many great players over the years, many of whom are remembered and lauded today. But there are also many who are forgottten.
Spirit of Shankly welcome the government announcement today, 5 June, that they plan to review the law concerning safe standing at top-flight football matches.
