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 >>
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, [...]
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 >>
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 >>
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 [...]
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 [...]
Your Views on VAR Spirit of Shankly will attend an online VAR briefing event on Tuesday 16 February 2021 hosted by The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA). Former referee Mike Riley, now general manager of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) group, will give the presentation relating specifically to VAR issues and the procedures and processes of decision making, interpretation and effectiveness. Ahead of the meeting Spirit of Shankly asked members and non-members for their opinions and thoughts on VAR. Below is a summary of what you said: Is there anything good about VAR? The [...]
What do you think of VAR? The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) have invited Spirit of Shankly to an online VAR briefing event on Tuesday 16th February 2021. Former referee Mike Riley, now general manager of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) group, will give a presentation relating specifically to VAR issues and cover such subjects as procedures and processes of decision making, interpretation and effectiveness. Mike will be joined by Adam Gale-Watts (PGMOL deputy general manager). PGMOL are responsible for 550 match officials across the Premier League, EFL and non-league. Ahead of the meeting [...]
Walk out on '77 : 5 years ago today Today, Saturday 6 February, marks the fifth anniversary of fans walking out of Anfield in protest at ticket-price increases. This unprecedented action was broadcast around the world and led to LFC’s owners apologising to fans and backing down. Following months of ongoing discussions with Spirit of Shankly and @SpionKop1906 over their future pricing policy, at the start of 2016 LFC announced increases for the following season. These included seats in the newly constructed Main Stand at £77 per game. At a time when TV revenue was [...]
Return of fans to Anfield Following the Government announcement that Liverpool City Region will move into Tier 2 on 3 December, 2,000 fans will be allowed into Anfield for our next home games – against Wolves, scheduled for 6 December, followed by Tottenham, on 16 December. Since the news regarding the return of supporters, albeit in limited numbers, LFC have kept Spirit of Shankly updated on their plans. We wanted to ensure there is transparency, equity and fairness with tickets and pricing, but ultimately it is LFC’s decision on allocation, and for the club to [...]
