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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Big Red Talk 2
Big Red Talk 2 Spirit of Shankly are pleased to announce Big Red Talk 2, in conjunction with LFC Foundation, LDSA and Spion Kop 1906. The free event will take place on Wednesday 21 April 2021. This follows the success of the first Big Red Talk [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Your Views on VAR – Update
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 [...]
Opinions on VAR
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 [...]
Walk out on ’77 : 5 years ago today
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 [...]
End of Year Update from the Chair
End of Year Update from the Chair In what should have been a memorable year thanks to LFC winning the Premier League, 2020 will be remembered not only for claiming our historic 19th title. When thinking about writing this update, it struck me how much work [...]
Return of Fans to Anfield
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. [...]
Profit Per View update
Profit Per View update On Friday 13 November, the Premier League dropped the idea of Pay Per View and committed to showing all games without charge. Last month, when PPV plans to charge supporters £14.95 were published, Spirit of Shankly called on the Premier League and [...]
Help Is Here Latest
Help Is Here Latest Spirit of Shankly’s ‘Help is Here’ campaign began back in March, as Covid-19 took hold. As a union, we are aware of the need to help our community in difficult times. We also wanted to act on our AGM commitment of supporting [...]
Boycott Box Office Pay Per View
Boycott Box Office Pay Per View Spirit of Shankly are calling for a boycott of pay-per-view Premier League games starting with our fixture against Sheffield United on Saturday 24 October 2020. Why we are doing this We recognise supporters will be torn about following their team, [...]
Project Big Picture: A Joint Statement
Project Big Picture: A Joint Statement The fans we represent are fortunate to support clubs that regularly secure the largest financial revenues in the Premier League. But all of us understand that football doesn’t work in isolation. It’s a family. It requires a fair share of [...]
Latest news
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Big Red Talk 2
Big Red Talk 2 Spirit of Shankly are pleased to announce Big Red Talk 2, in conjunction with LFC Foundation, LDSA and Spion Kop 1906. The free event will take place on Wednesday 21 April 2021. This follows the success of the first Big Red Talk [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Your Views on VAR – Update
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 [...]
Opinions on VAR
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 [...]
Walk out on ’77 : 5 years ago today
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 [...]
End of Year Update from the Chair
End of Year Update from the Chair In what should have been a memorable year thanks to LFC winning the Premier League, 2020 will be remembered not only for claiming our historic 19th title. When thinking about writing this update, it struck me how much work [...]
Return of Fans to Anfield
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. [...]
Profit Per View update
Profit Per View update On Friday 13 November, the Premier League dropped the idea of Pay Per View and committed to showing all games without charge. Last month, when PPV plans to charge supporters £14.95 were published, Spirit of Shankly called on the Premier League and [...]
Help Is Here Latest
Help Is Here Latest Spirit of Shankly’s ‘Help is Here’ campaign began back in March, as Covid-19 took hold. As a union, we are aware of the need to help our community in difficult times. We also wanted to act on our AGM commitment of supporting [...]
Boycott Box Office Pay Per View
Boycott Box Office Pay Per View Spirit of Shankly are calling for a boycott of pay-per-view Premier League games starting with our fixture against Sheffield United on Saturday 24 October 2020. Why we are doing this We recognise supporters will be torn about following their team, [...]
Project Big Picture: A Joint Statement
Project Big Picture: A Joint Statement The fans we represent are fortunate to support clubs that regularly secure the largest financial revenues in the Premier League. But all of us understand that football doesn’t work in isolation. It’s a family. It requires a fair share of [...]
