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Members presentation Q&A
Members presentation Q&A These are the questions, and answers, received before, during and after the SOS members meeting on Tuesday 1 June 2021. Some were answered ‘live’ on the night, the others we are working through. We will continue to update this list over the next [...]
Presentation to SOS Membership
Presentation to SOS Membership Spirit of Shankly held an online meeting on Tuesday 1 June 2021 to update members on the recent talks with LFC and the four requests made of the club. Members had the opportunity to ask questions and voice their opinions ahead of [...]
Agreement reached after talks with LFC
Agreement reached after talks with LFC Spirit of Shankly met with representatives of Liverpool FC’s board on Tuesday 18 May 2021 to continue talks on the union’s four requests. We can now report the outcome – to be ratified by members. A Supporters Board is to be [...]
European Super League: Government fan-led review
European Super League: Government fan-led review Opposition to the European Super League stunt that dropped at the end of April, has been pretty universal with politicians, across political parties and divides, joining fans in their condemnation. The government has promised a fan-led review of football governance [...]
Update on discussions held with LFC
Update on discussions held with LFC Spirit of Shankly representatives have met with Liverpool FC’s hierarchy this week to continue discussions surrounding the four-request mandate from our membership. Dialogue remains constructive and positive, and we now await detail and concrete answers. We are set to meet [...]
Further discussions with LFC
Further discussions with LFC scheduled for this week Spirit of Shankly are to meet with Liverpool FC hierarchy this week. The aim is to hear the club’s response to our requests and to make progress towards reaching agreement. We will keep members informed when we have [...]
First meeting with LFC representatives
First meeting with LFC representatives Today, Tuesday 4 May 2021, Spirit of Shankly, with the full backing of affiliates, met with Billy Hogan and Liverpool FC representatives. At the meeting SOS tabled the following requests: Two SOS representatives at LFC board level in relation to issues [...]
Meeting with FSG
Meeting with FSG Following the result of our survey and mandate from members to engage with LFC on calling for a formal recognition agreement and Spirit of Shankly representation at board level, we have a meeting with Chief Executive Billy Hogan and club representatives on Tuesday [...]
Survey result and statement
Survey result and statement Following the fall-out from the European Super League fiasco, Spirit of Shankly polled members to agree a position on any future engagement, or not, with Liverpool FC owners, FSG. The results show an overwhelming yes to a working relationship, but one in [...]
Time for change: next steps
Time for change: next steps. It has been a tumultuous, sickening few days for us all. Spirit of Shankly have always asked for honesty, integrity and transparency from club owners FSG, but the arrogance and deception they have shown behind this money-grab is frightening. But not [...]
European Super League update
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 [...]
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 [...]
Latest news
Members presentation Q&A
Members presentation Q&A These are the questions, and answers, received before, during and after the SOS members meeting on Tuesday 1 June 2021. Some were answered ‘live’ on the night, the others we are working through. We will continue to update this list over the next [...]
Presentation to SOS Membership
Presentation to SOS Membership Spirit of Shankly held an online meeting on Tuesday 1 June 2021 to update members on the recent talks with LFC and the four requests made of the club. Members had the opportunity to ask questions and voice their opinions ahead of [...]
Agreement reached after talks with LFC
Agreement reached after talks with LFC Spirit of Shankly met with representatives of Liverpool FC’s board on Tuesday 18 May 2021 to continue talks on the union’s four requests. We can now report the outcome – to be ratified by members. A Supporters Board is to be [...]
European Super League: Government fan-led review
European Super League: Government fan-led review Opposition to the European Super League stunt that dropped at the end of April, has been pretty universal with politicians, across political parties and divides, joining fans in their condemnation. The government has promised a fan-led review of football governance [...]
Update on discussions held with LFC
Update on discussions held with LFC Spirit of Shankly representatives have met with Liverpool FC’s hierarchy this week to continue discussions surrounding the four-request mandate from our membership. Dialogue remains constructive and positive, and we now await detail and concrete answers. We are set to meet [...]
Further discussions with LFC
Further discussions with LFC scheduled for this week Spirit of Shankly are to meet with Liverpool FC hierarchy this week. The aim is to hear the club’s response to our requests and to make progress towards reaching agreement. We will keep members informed when we have [...]
First meeting with LFC representatives
First meeting with LFC representatives Today, Tuesday 4 May 2021, Spirit of Shankly, with the full backing of affiliates, met with Billy Hogan and Liverpool FC representatives. At the meeting SOS tabled the following requests: Two SOS representatives at LFC board level in relation to issues [...]
Meeting with FSG
Meeting with FSG Following the result of our survey and mandate from members to engage with LFC on calling for a formal recognition agreement and Spirit of Shankly representation at board level, we have a meeting with Chief Executive Billy Hogan and club representatives on Tuesday [...]
Survey result and statement
Survey result and statement Following the fall-out from the European Super League fiasco, Spirit of Shankly polled members to agree a position on any future engagement, or not, with Liverpool FC owners, FSG. The results show an overwhelming yes to a working relationship, but one in [...]
Time for change: next steps
Time for change: next steps. It has been a tumultuous, sickening few days for us all. Spirit of Shankly have always asked for honesty, integrity and transparency from club owners FSG, but the arrogance and deception they have shown behind this money-grab is frightening. But not [...]
European Super League update
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 [...]
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 [...]
