September Newsletter This is our latest newsletter update on the various activities we have been involved in recently. SUPPORTERS BOARD The Supporters Board launched on 17 August. The main aspect is that we, on behalf of supporters, will be informed of proposed major changes, consulted on significant proposals and able to say yes, or no, on existential issues affecting LFC, such as joining a breakaway league. Crucially this is embedded in the club’s Articles of Association, effectively future proofing if and when there is a change of ownership. These are exciting, ground-breaking times. We are grateful for the input we have already had [...]

The Derby - Enough is Enough The Derby. The big one. The one we all look forward to. The one where the actual game has become a sideshow to the noise and vitriol surrounding it. Racism, violence, homophobia, the dead mocked with actions, chants, flags, memorials defaced, murals vandalised … All of it indefensible. There is no argument in it being ‘just a minority’. The minority is growing, we’ve crossed a line. On Saturday, in response to the recent gun crime and tragic deaths of a nine-year-old girl and others, a banner was unfurled at [...]

European Ticket Collection Ahead of the Champions League draw today, Liverpool FC have ‘reminded’ fans of their plan to continue with ticket collection for European away games this season. A plan that means travelling supporters have to collect their match ticket in a specified location somewhere in the city where the fixture will be played, most usually on the day of the game. Spirit of Shankly are completely opposed to this practice. LFC’s changes to ticket policy for European matches, made to tackle ticket misuse, have an unreasonable impact on match going fans. These away [...]

The Latest Following consultation with the Supporters Forum, LFC’s recent change in policy for members and future credits left many supporters angry and frustrated. In response, we stated that we understood the club’s desire to help a greater number of existing members, but had concerns over the implementation – verified by the number of fans who contacted us – and went back to the club for discussion. To be clear, there were Spirit of Shankly committee members on the Supporters Forum, who were involved in initial discussions. At that time, SOS did secure significant movement [...]

Law Firm Investigating – Champions League Final, Paris 2022 Following events in Paris at the Champions League final in May, many supporters who suffered injuries have been looking into how to make a claim in order to seek compensation. National law firm Leigh Day, who have an office in Liverpool intend to bring a group action claim seeking compensation for those injured at the final as a result of organisational and policing failures Any claim is likely to be subject to French law, but Leigh Day propose to bring this claim [...]

Update LFC’s change in policy for members and future credits, announced last week, has left many supporters angry and frustrated. In our response, here, we stated that we understood the club’s desire to help a greater number of existing members, but had concerns over the implementation. This has been verified by the number of fans who have contacted us. Following the feedback we have received from members, we are now in ongoing discussions with LFC. We will keep you updated when we have news. Join Renew Donate [...]