Ask the Chair Paul Khan, the new chair of Spirit of Shankly, is recording a webcast on Friday. Paul will be talking about his plans for the union, but he would also like to hear from you the members. If there is anything you would like to ask Paul, please email your questions to peter@spiritofshankly.com by 2pm Friday June 16. Thank you for your support. Join Renew Donate Back to Latest News >>
Message from SOS Chair Joe Blott Dear Colleagues I am writing to inform you that I am standing aside as Chair of Spirit of Shankly with effect from 06.06.2023, though I will remain on the Management Committee. Being Chair of SOS has been an enormous honour and privilege. In particular, serving under the name of Shankly and doing my best for our membership and LFC (and indeed all football supporters) has been incredibly rewarding and inspiring. As Chair I have led our union on many successful local and national campaigns, holding LFC to account whilst [...]
A tribute to Dan Kay We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dan Kay and send our sympathies to his family and friends. Dan was a tireless campaigner for social justice and those in need, and will forever be remembered for his work fighting for the families and survivors of Hillsborough. A committed journalist and constant support to those affected, he covered the 2014 - 2016 warrington inquests that concluded all those who died on 15 April 1989 were unlawfully killed, reporting live for the Liverpool Echo. He co-wrote, with the late [...]
Abdication of leadership by Premier League and Liverpool FC The playing of the national anthem before the match at Anfield on Saturday was met with a cacophony of disapproval, boos morphing into chants of Liverpool and eventually, after its abandonment, You’ll Never Walk Alone. There will have been some who didn’t voice condemnation, but the majority did. And the Anfield crowd’s reaction will have surprised nobody. So why did the hierarchy of Liverpool FC decide to play it? The club were left in a near-impossible situation. There was no mandate from the Premier League, just [...]
Southampton (A) SOLD OUT - Call or text 07956 002 398 for late availability Premier League Sunday 28 May 2023. Kick-off 4.30pm Cost £45 members £55 non-members (includes membership fee) Book seat(s) online here. Bookings are non-refundable unless we are able to resell the seat(s). Departs The Twelfth Man at 8:00am The Rocket at 8:30am Please confirm when booking where you would like to pick up the coach. Other pick-ups may be available depending on demand. After the game Please be aware that the coach will wait a maximum of 15 minutes after the match is finished [...]
Leicester City (A) SOLD OUT - Call or text 07956 002 398 for late availability Premier League Monday 15 May 2023. Kick-off 8.00pm Cost £30 members £40 non-members (includes membership fee) Book seat(s) online here. Bookings are non-refundable unless we are able to resell the seat(s). Departs The Twelfth Man at 3:00pm The Rocket at 3:30pm Please confirm when booking where you would like to pick up the coach. Other pick-ups may be available depending on demand. After the game Please be aware that the coach will wait a maximum of 15 minutes after the match is [...]
LFC SB - LFC backs fan engagement standard Liverpool FC — LFC backs Premier League's Fan Engagement Standard. Full story below as published on Liverpoolfc.com here. Liverpool FC has announced its support for the launch of the Premier League's Fan Engagement Standard (FES). The FES is the latest in a series of league-wide measures designed to reinforce a commitment to ensuring long-term, meaningful engagement with supporters. LFC initially endorsed the development of the FES – alongside other Premier League clubs – in November 2022, and it is being introduced following a period of detailed planning. [...]
LFC SB - Ticketing update for new Premier League season In line with the contractual agreement, LFC did engage with the Supporters Board regarding its proposed ticket price increases. Whilst they are bound to consider the SB views, such matters are not subject to Fan Consent and therefore LFC retains absolute and final discretion over the determination of such matters. It is they who have decided to impose these price increases. To be clear, the LFC Supporters Board were unanimous in their opposition to any proposed ticket price increases and this remains our position. To [...]
Same old story Liverpool play Real Madrid on Wednesday, 15 March. For those travelling fans it should, as always when following the Reds in Europe, be a trip to look forward to. A mini holiday or day trip that, no matter the result, is fun, a laugh, an experience. This upcoming trip? Not so carefree. Alongside the dismal, reduced allocation and derisory number of disabled bays that prevents hundreds, who should have qualified under UEFA rules, from travelling, Real Madrid have charged the maximum ticket price they can. There are to be 100% ticket collections. [...]
AGM details The next Spirit of Shankly AGM will take place on 22 April 2023. The time and venue are still to be confirmed, but it will be in the morning before the home fixture against Nottingham Forest FC with kick-off at 3pm. The AGM will cover elections to the Management Committee, the union accounts, a report on our activities since the last AGM and motions from members. Members who would like to propose a motion at the AGM, please contact secretary@spiritofshankly.com for details on the process. If any members would like to put themselves [...]
