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Galatasaray v Liverpool FC

Galatasaray v Liverpool FC Spirit of Shankly have met repeatedly with Liverpool FC to raise serious concerns about the conditions being imposed on supporters in Istanbul. The club have pressed hard on our behalf, but have been ignored. We remain deeply disappointed that, in 2025, fans are still being forced onto buses without toilets, told to surrender everyday items such as power banks, iPods and headphones despite digital-only tickets, and left without absolute clarity on medical exemptions for vital equipment such as inhalers or diabetic supplies. Supporters are understandably concerned. This is not unique to [...]

By |2025-09-26T13:39:42+01:00September 26th, 2025|

SOS Members Join Camino Walk for Prostate Cancer Awareness

SOS Members Join Camino Walk for Prostate Cancer Awareness Last September, SOS Management Committee member Ian Byrne and former MC members Stephen Monaghan, Kieth Culvin and John Nicolson joined lifelong Liverpool supporter Brian Omar to walk 125km of the Camino de Santiago, raising money for prostate cancer support. Sadly, Brian passed away later in the year. This week Ian, Stephen, John and 25 others have returned to Spain to walk the final stage in Brian’s memory, again highlighting the importance of men looking after their health and wellbeing. Brian was part of Lads at Larks, [...]

By |2025-09-05T09:56:33+01:00September 5th, 2025|

Keep the Promise: Pass the Full Hillsborough Law

Keep the Promise: Pass the Full Hillsborough Law Spirit of Shankly stands with our Management Committee member and Liverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne in calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to honour his pledge and pass the full Hillsborough Law — not a watered-down version. Drafted by Hillsborough lawyers and backed by families and survivors, the Bill would: Place a legal duty of candour on public servants after state-related disasters. Provide independent legal funding for victims. Starmer promised in 2022, and again in Liverpool in 2024, that passing the Bill would be one of [...]

By |2025-08-27T14:27:30+01:00August 27th, 2025|

Concerns over Iain Dale event at Labour Party Conference, Liverpool

Concerns over Iain Dale event at Labour Party Conference, Liverpool THIS week, our chair Paul Khan has written to Keir Starmer and Merseyside MPs with concerns over an advertised event at the Labour Party Conference, which will held in Liverpool from Sunday 28 September to Wednesday 1 October. Dear Prime Minister, I write on behalf of Spirit of Shankly to express deep concern regarding the planned appearance and book signing by Iain Dale at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool next month. Iain Dale’s presence in this city, and at a Labour event, is completely [...]

By |2025-08-08T13:39:51+01:00August 8th, 2025|

Newcastle United v Liverpool – “And It’s Live!” – But What About Life?

Newcastle United v Liverpool – “And It’s Live!” – But What About Life? NEW season. Fresh start. Same treatment. TV comes first. Fans come last. Fixtures are moved with no thought, no care and no accountability — and it keeps happening. Liverpool’s trip to Newcastle United, originally scheduled for Saturday 23 August at 3pm, has been moved to Bank Holiday Monday at 8pm for Sky Sports. That’s a 350-mile round trip on a weeknight with no train home. Travelling supporters will be left with limited options: a late-night drive, an overnight stay, or a coach trip returning [...]

By |2025-07-11T18:42:17+01:00July 11th, 2025|

Merseyside Teams Triumph as Liverpool Hosts Its First Shankly Cup

Merseyside Teams Triumph as Liverpool Hosts Its First Shankly Cup Merseyside teams came out on top at the 2025 Shankly Cup, with SGA Internationals lifting the main trophy and Marine winning the Shankly Shield after a brilliant day of youth football in Liverpool. Held on Saturday June 28 at Wyncote Sports Ground — home of the Steven Gerrard Academy — the tournament brought together eight under-13 teams from across the UK and Ireland to celebrate football, community, and the enduring legacy of Bill Shankly.The Shankly Cup is organised, funded and run by Spirit of Shankly, and was [...]

By |2025-07-10T09:29:13+01:00July 10th, 2025|

Liverpool Supporters’ Board: Our View On The LFC Ticketing Survey – Have Your Say

Liverpool Supporters' Board: Our View On The LFC Ticketing Survey – Have Your Say Liverpool FC have launched a wide-ranging survey on ticketing. As your Supporters’ Board, we have had some initial discussions with the club about this and pressed them to ensure there is public discourse on proposed changes and an explanation of what is taking place.  Many of the issues raised in the survey are ones that we know fans talk about every week: loyalty, access, fairness, affordability. We know supporters will look at some of the questions and it will fuel speculation [...]

By |2025-10-16T10:57:56+01:00October 16th, 2025|

Liverpool Supporters’ Board: Our Response To The Club’s Ticketing Changes

Liverpool Supporters’ Board: Our Response To The Club’s Ticketing Changes THE club has announced a series of changes to ticketing processes after proposals first shared with the Supporters’ Board earlier this year. We’ve met regularly with the club to discuss these proposals in detail, using feedback from supporters — including through the recent survey — to help shape our position. Many of the responses reflected our reservations: these changes will affect supporters in different ways, depending on how they attend matches and who they purchase tickets for. Some changes reflect ideas we welcomed and influenced. [...]

By |2025-06-25T14:05:17+01:00June 25th, 2025|

Liverpool Supporters’ Board – Ticketing Survey Results

Liverpool Supporters' Board – Ticketing Survey Results SUPPORTERS were recently invited to take part in a survey to share their views on potential ticketing changes being considered by the club.  The Supporters' Board worked closely with LFC to shape the questions and ensure the survey reached all fans with a ticketing history. The areas under review include: Improving the Members’ Sale process to make it quicker and smoother ⁠Reviewing the Friends & Family system – including the possibility of capping list sizes, but allowing updates throughout the season ⁠Exploring new ways of distributing tickets to [...]

By |2025-06-23T14:04:46+01:00June 23rd, 2025|

Shankly Cup Heads to Liverpool for 2025 Tournament

Shankly Cup Heads to Liverpool for 2025 Tournament What: Shankly Cup 2025 When: Saturday 28 June, kick-off from 12 noon | Event expected to finish by 6pm Where: Wyncote Sports Ground, Mather Avenue, Mossley Hill, Liverpool THE Shankly Cup returns for its third year – and for the first time, the tournament will be staged in Liverpool. Organised by Spirit of Shankly – Liverpool Supporters Union, the event brings together eight Under-13 teams from across the UK and Ireland to celebrate football, community and the enduring legacy of Bill Shankly. This year’s competing teams are: [...]

By |2025-06-18T13:24:55+01:00June 18th, 2025|

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