It’s OK to Ask for Help
“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"
“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.Â
The result may not have gone our way, but for the majority of Liverpool supporters who made it to Kyiv for the Champions League final, it was the culmination of an exciting season following the Reds. But, there are also many fans who never made it after their flights were cancelled.
European Cup finals are special. Everyone knows just where they were and how they felt. We remember them by the name of the city where they were played and a standout that happened. Istanbul and the comeback. Paris and Barney's chip. Rome and Bruce’s spaghetti legs. Kiev and exploitation.
Spirit of Shankly met with Merseyside Police yesterday, 21 May, to discuss arrangements for the Champions League final in Kyiv on Saturday.