Seven months and still no answers from UEFA

UEFA Independent Inquiry Panel need to publish findings Following the unacceptable events at the UEFA Champions League Final on 28 May 2022 in Paris, UEFA announced, on 3 June 2022, they would be undertaking an independent inquiry into the “frightening and distressing events in the build-up to the UEFA Champions League Final at Stade de France on 28 May 2022 in Paris, on a night which should have been a celebration of European club football”.  They went on to say: “No football fan should be put in that situation, and it must not happen again.”  [...]

By |2023-02-15T17:17:56+00:00January 4th, 2023|
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UCL- Real Madrid v Liverpool allocation – Letter to Billy Hogan

Letter to LFC Chief Executive Dear Billy UEFA Champions League Fixture - Real Madrid v Liverpool - March 15 2023 We understand Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is undergoing some redevelopment work and as a result, the capacity has been capped at just over 60,000 for season 2022/23. It has been drawn to our attention that the ticket allocation for away fans, Liverpool, for the above fixture is in the region of 1,800. In addition, only 4 wheelchair bays have been allocated for fans with a disability. We believe this decision to be in direct contravention of [...]

By |2022-12-06T14:58:36+00:00November 26th, 2022|
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First meeting with LFC representatives

First meeting with LFC representatives Today, Tuesday 4 May 2021, Spirit of Shankly, with the full backing of affiliates, met with Billy Hogan and Liverpool FC representatives. At the meeting SOS tabled the following requests: Two SOS representatives at LFC board level in relation to issues that impact fans and the Anfield community as a whole. This would involve a reconstitution of the LFC board that includes effective, elected and accountable fan representation, and not for members of the current LFC board to be that elected representative. This cannot be token representation, but one that [...]

By |2022-08-17T13:03:25+01:00May 4th, 2021|
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Time for change: next steps

Time for change: next steps. It has been a tumultuous, sickening few days for us all. Spirit of Shankly have always asked for honesty, integrity and transparency from club owners FSG, but the arrogance and deception they have shown behind this money-grab is frightening. But not surprising. We have noted John Henry’s apology, but this PR exercise is too little too late. These crocodile tears will not wash. Actions speak louder than ‘hollow’ words. Liverpool Football Club is not an American franchise, it is a community steeped in history and tradition. The ‘future of football’ [...]

By |2022-08-17T13:10:56+01:00April 21st, 2021|
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European Super League update

European Super League update Spirit of Shankly note with anger that club owners FSG are still hanging on to this shattered nightmare of a European ‘Super’ League. We are calling on the FSG board to withdraw our club from this catastrophic idea and consider their positions with immediate effect. To coin a previous campaign of ours 'Not Welcome Here’ Back to Latest News >>

By |2022-08-17T13:12:13+01:00April 20th, 2021|
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European Super League: a statement

European Super League: a statement Liverpool Football Club’s confirmation, made at 11.30pm on 18th April 2021, that they “have joined Europe's leading clubs in agreeing to form a new competition, the European Super League” is both shocking and shameless. Spirit of Shankly were formed when the result of broken promises by the club’s previous owners threatened LFC’s existence. This proposal threatens to destroy everything on which our club was built. And the reason? Greed, pure and simple. The Champions League, as was its predecessor the European Cup, is the pinnacle for LFC, for the players, [...]

By |2022-08-17T13:11:59+01:00April 19th, 2021|
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European Super League

European Super League Spirit of Shankly are aware of the speculation surrounding a breakaway Super League that has been reported today, Sunday 18 April 2021. When talk of this happening has occurred over the past few years, SOS have always been opposed to the idea. Today’s news was unexpected, but at this point in time it is mainly speculation. Once an official statement has been made, we will report back. Back to Latest News >>

By |2022-08-17T13:11:09+01:00April 18th, 2021|
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Season ticket renewals update

Season ticket renewals 2021/22 We're pleased to see LFC have listened to fans. No Season Ticket price increase, a one-season ‘holiday’ if wanted, and continued payment plan. We’re waiting for full details, but the chance to share ticket with friends & family sounds positive. Read LFC Season ticket renewals 2021/22 announcement here. Back to Latest News >>

By |2022-08-17T13:11:45+01:00April 1st, 2021|
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FSA VAR Survey

VAR online survey The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) have launched an online survey to gather the opinions of supporters on the implementation of VAR, supporters’ experiences with it, and the areas that need improvement. The Premier League recently launched a VAR consultation with players and managers. The results of this survey will be fed into the Premier League consultation as part of the regular meetings the FSA have with the game’s authorities. Spirit of Shankly support this initiative and believe it’s vital that the supporters’ view is heard on perhaps the biggest issue in football [...]

By |2021-03-30T15:01:12+01:00March 30th, 2021|
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FSA Discussion with PGMOL

PGMOL presentation on VAR  Earlier this month, the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) invited Spirit of Shankly and representatives of other fans’ groups to attend a presentation on VAR. It was given by Mike Riley, former referee and general manager of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) group. Before the meeting we asked members and non-members for their opinions and we published our summary here Your Views on VAR. The FSA have reported back on the meeting and you can read their report here FSA Report. SOS are now in a position to publish what [...]

By |2021-03-03T17:49:08+00:00March 3rd, 2021|
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