Statement on incident in Water Street, Liverpool

Investigation ongoing We are deeply saddened by the incident on Water Street yesterday. Our thoughts are with all those affected and we hope for a swift recovery to those who were injured. We are proud of how our city responded, from the emergency services and bystanders who helped at the scene, and also the countless individuals from across Liverpool who stepped up immediately offering support, shelter, food and transport to those stranded in the city and unable to get home. We urge people to follow the advice of the police and authorities not to speculate [...]

By |2025-05-27T10:23:27+01:00May 27th, 2025|
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Liverpool Supporters’ Board: Ticket Changes – Have Your Say

Liverpool Supporters’ Board: Ticket Changes – Have Your Say Earlier this year, Liverpool FC confirmed there will be no rise in general admission ticket prices for the 2025/26 season. Since then, the club has begun discussions with the Supporters’ Board about a number of possible changes for next season on how tickets are sold and used. Some changes have already been introduced: Every Seat, Every Game – a new policy for season ticket holders, asking that their seat is used for at least 15 league games a season. If you can’t attend, you’re expected to [...]

By |2025-05-09T14:30:41+01:00May 9th, 2025|
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Joint Statement: Spirit of Shankly, Newcastle United Supporters Trust & The EFL

Joint Statement: Spirit of Shankly, Newcastle United Supporters Trust & The EFL Spirit of Shankly (SoS) and Newcastle United Supporters Trust (NUST) recently met with representatives of the English Football League (EFL) to discuss issues raised in our open letter regarding the 2025 Carabao Cup Final. The discussion was open, constructive and welcomed by all involved. As supporter organisations, our aim is always to represent, support and fight for fans – not just at our own clubs but across the game. The EFL’s willingness to engage and hear those concerns is appreciated and we hope [...]

By |2025-05-08T12:41:15+01:00May 8th, 2025|
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Football Regulator: Ex-Liverpool MD Christian Purslow should not be in contention

Football Regulator: Ex-Liverpool MD Christian Purslow should not be in contention When it comes to naming the inaugural chair of the government’s Independent Football Regulator, it is safe to say the name Christian Purslow is a surprise contender. And yet, according to media reports, it is understood that Purslow, who has held top jobs at Liverpool, Chelsea and Aston Villa, is on a shortlist of just two or three to be exactly that. For those who have had dealings with Purslow it is hard to imagine a worse choice for such a role. For those [...]

By |2025-03-14T12:04:25+00:00March 14th, 2025|
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Stop Exploiting Loyalty: League Cup Final Tickets

Stop Exploiting Loyalty: League Cup Final Tickets Spirit of Shankly and Newcastle United Supporters' Trust have written a joint letter to the CEO of the English Football League, Trevor Birch to ask for some answers around ticket pricing, allocation and the kick off time of Sunday's League Cup Final. You can read that letter below: Dear Trevor, We are sending this as an open letter in order that supporters know that we have raised these issues on their behalf. We, Spirit of Shankly and Newcastle United Supporters Trust, are writing in unison to raise a [...]

By |2025-03-12T09:55:56+00:00March 11th, 2025|
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Ticket price freeze for 25/26

Club announce price freeze Spirit of Shankly welcomes Liverpool FC’s decision to freeze ticket prices for the 2025/26 season. After presenting ways to increase revenue, including through ticketing, this decision is ultimately a positive step and a recognition of supporters’ concerns about the rising cost of attending matches. Through meaningful engagement between the club and the Supporters’ Board, we made it clear that any increase would negatively impact loyal supporters and undermine the traditions and culture of our club. With record revenues, an expanded Anfield capacity, and a corporate offering of 11,000 seats, we have consistently argued that [...]

By |2025-02-18T15:08:58+00:00February 18th, 2025|
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Spirit of Shankly: Supporting Fans, Supporting Foodbanks

Spirit of Shankly: Supporting Fans, Supporting Foodbanks By Gareth Roberts, Spirit of Shankly At Spirit of Shankly, we’re often known for our work as a pressure group, campaigning on behalf of football supporters and holding the club and football authorities accountable. But there's another side to what we do that’s equally important: our commitment to making a tangible difference in our communities. Through the support of our members, we’re able to contribute approximately £10,000 a month to local causes, including the incredible work of Fans Supporting Foodbanks. This partnership between Reds and Blues, founded by [...]

By |2024-12-12T15:28:30+00:00December 12th, 2024|
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Ticket Price Increases Could ‘Kill The Kop,’ Warn Liverpool Supporters’ Groups

Ticket Price Increases Could ‘Kill The Kop,’ Warn Liverpool Supporters’ Groups AHEAD of Monday's Supporters' Board meeting and a discussion regarding ticket prices for the 2025/26 season,  Spirit of Shankly, Spion Kop 1906, the Official Liverpool Supporter Clubs’ Network, Liverpool Women Supporters’ Club and cultuRED wrote to the club to clearly define our joint position on prices and the impact of rises. Andy Hughes, Managing Director Liverpool Football Club Anfield Road Liverpool L4 0TH January 17, 2025 Dear Andy, Re: Ticket Price Increases and the Future of Liverpool FC’s Community We write regarding the forthcoming [...]

By |2025-01-20T12:05:12+00:00January 17th, 2025|
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Why Spirit of Shankly Are Supporting the Stop Exploiting Loyalty Campaign

Why Spirit of Shankly Are Supporting the Stop Exploiting Loyalty Campaign By Gareth Roberts, Spirit of Shankly This article first appeared in Red All Over The Land - the last remaining printed Liverpool FC fanzine. Find out more here and follow them on Twitter here. IF you’ve taken the time to buy this fanzine today, it’s likely you already value football as much more than just a game or another form of entertainment.  It’s a fair bet you value fan culture; that you care about the collective and that you want Anfield to have the [...]

By |2024-12-04T13:51:02+00:00December 4th, 2024|
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“The focus now seems to be on attracting the richest fans” – Interview with committee member Gareth Roberts

"The focus now seems to be on attracting the richest fans" – Interview with committee member Gareth Roberts OUR committee member GARETH ROBERTS was recently interviewed about the union for Polish Liverpool supporters' website, LFC.pl – here's the interview in English. 1) What motivated you to get involved with Spirit of Shankly? What are the main goals of the union? I believe supporters are central to the identity of a football club. The fan culture makes a club unique, and at Liverpool, much of the folklore is tied to The Kop, the Anfield atmosphere, and [...]

By |2024-11-20T11:57:37+00:00November 19th, 2024|
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