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Final joy for fans
Final joy for fans Spirit of Shankly were upset to be told that some of our fans and members had been scammed. They bought tickets for flights to Doha, for the Club World Cup final, to then find there were no such tickets. On hearing the [...]
Rainbow Laces Campaign 2019
Rainbow Laces Campaign 2019 Football has an amazing power to bring people together, yet four in every ten LGBT people don't think sport is welcoming or feel welcome at sporting events. Supporting a team, or joining a side and taking part can brings energy, and a sense of [...]
Twenty’s Plenty for FA Cup
Twenty's Plenty for FA Cup LIverpool FC have again been drawn to play Everton FC in the Third Round of the FA Cup. The match is due to be played during the first weekend in January 2020. The tie comes on the back of the expensive [...]
The Spirit of Shankly Cup
The Spirit of Shankly Cup December 1 2019 marks the 60th anniversary of Bill Shankly agreeing to become manager of Liverpool FC. He took over two weeks later on December 14. To commemorate this anniversary and the great man’s legacy Spirit of Shankly and East Ayrshire [...]
Answers needed over Napoli policing
Answers needed over Napoli policing Before Liverpool FC’s match at Anfield against Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday, 27 November, photos were shared on social media showing large groups of Napoli supporters carrying weapons in Liverpool city centre. Later, as kick-off approached, there were a [...]
No Place for Racism
No Place for Racism Spirit of Shankly oppose all forms of racism. The club took swift action in the removal of the offensive banner that perpetuates racial stereotyping. Football isn’t separate from society, it is part of it and we all have a responsibility in ensuring [...]
Qatar for the World Club Cup
Qatar for the World Club Cup LFC’s success in winning their sixth European champions title in Madrid, means they are now scheduled to contest the World Club Cup in December. In 2005, the last time the Reds played in this competition, they travelled to Japan. This [...]
Boxing Day Late Late Show
Boxing Day Late Late Show The latest round of televised Premier League games has been announced and once again there is scant, if any, consideration given to match-going supporters and those employed at the stadiums. The traditional Boxing Day fixture is eagerly anticipated by fans all [...]
DCMS Report on Standing
DCMS Report on Standing Spirit of Shankly note the publication of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) review of standing at football matches and the headlines and conclusions drawn from it. The main conclusion drawn today focussed on there not being enough evidence [...]
Victory for Common Sense
Victory for Common Sense Spirit of Shankly welcome the Intellectual Property Office’s rejection of Liverpool FC’s trademark application, and the club’s decision not to appeal against it. SOS were clear at the outset that the word ‘Liverpool’ is not for FSG or anybody else to own [...]
Disparity Rules
Liverpool will play MK Dons away in the third round of the Carabao Cup on 25 September. Ticket details for those travelling to the game initially revealed that LFC season-ticket holders were being charged less than LFC members for the same ticket.
Sheffield United Away (Travel)
Spirit of Shankly are pleased to announce details for travel to the televised Premier League match away to Sheffield United on Saturday 28 September 2019, kick-off 12.30pm.
Shankly Memorial at Glenbuck
Spirit of Shankly are delighted and honoured to attend the ceremony of the restoration of the Glenbuck Heritage Site, which will include the unveiling of a new memorial to Bill Shankly.
Chelsea FC Away (Travel)
Spirit of Shankly are pleased to announce details for travel to the televised Premier League match away to Chelsea on Sunday 22 September 2019, kick-off 4.30pm.
The fan experience at UEFA finals must be improved, say fan groups of last year’s four finalists
Ahead of tomorrow’s draw in Monaco for the Champions League and Europa League 2019/20 tournaments, we the supporters of last season’s four finalists are calling for changes in how UEFA manage the finals.
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Final joy for fans
Final joy for fans Spirit of Shankly were upset to be told that some of our fans and members had been scammed. They bought tickets for flights to Doha, for the Club World Cup final, to then find there were no such tickets. On hearing the [...]
Rainbow Laces Campaign 2019
Rainbow Laces Campaign 2019 Football has an amazing power to bring people together, yet four in every ten LGBT people don't think sport is welcoming or feel welcome at sporting events. Supporting a team, or joining a side and taking part can brings energy, and a sense of [...]
Twenty’s Plenty for FA Cup
Twenty's Plenty for FA Cup LIverpool FC have again been drawn to play Everton FC in the Third Round of the FA Cup. The match is due to be played during the first weekend in January 2020. The tie comes on the back of the expensive [...]
The Spirit of Shankly Cup
The Spirit of Shankly Cup December 1 2019 marks the 60th anniversary of Bill Shankly agreeing to become manager of Liverpool FC. He took over two weeks later on December 14. To commemorate this anniversary and the great man’s legacy Spirit of Shankly and East Ayrshire [...]
Answers needed over Napoli policing
Answers needed over Napoli policing Before Liverpool FC’s match at Anfield against Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday, 27 November, photos were shared on social media showing large groups of Napoli supporters carrying weapons in Liverpool city centre. Later, as kick-off approached, there were a [...]
No Place for Racism
No Place for Racism Spirit of Shankly oppose all forms of racism. The club took swift action in the removal of the offensive banner that perpetuates racial stereotyping. Football isn’t separate from society, it is part of it and we all have a responsibility in ensuring [...]
Qatar for the World Club Cup
Qatar for the World Club Cup LFC’s success in winning their sixth European champions title in Madrid, means they are now scheduled to contest the World Club Cup in December. In 2005, the last time the Reds played in this competition, they travelled to Japan. This [...]
Boxing Day Late Late Show
Boxing Day Late Late Show The latest round of televised Premier League games has been announced and once again there is scant, if any, consideration given to match-going supporters and those employed at the stadiums. The traditional Boxing Day fixture is eagerly anticipated by fans all [...]
DCMS Report on Standing
DCMS Report on Standing Spirit of Shankly note the publication of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) review of standing at football matches and the headlines and conclusions drawn from it. The main conclusion drawn today focussed on there not being enough evidence [...]
Victory for Common Sense
Victory for Common Sense Spirit of Shankly welcome the Intellectual Property Office’s rejection of Liverpool FC’s trademark application, and the club’s decision not to appeal against it. SOS were clear at the outset that the word ‘Liverpool’ is not for FSG or anybody else to own [...]
Disparity Rules
Liverpool will play MK Dons away in the third round of the Carabao Cup on 25 September. Ticket details for those travelling to the game initially revealed that LFC season-ticket holders were being charged less than LFC members for the same ticket.
Sheffield United Away (Travel)
Spirit of Shankly are pleased to announce details for travel to the televised Premier League match away to Sheffield United on Saturday 28 September 2019, kick-off 12.30pm.
Shankly Memorial at Glenbuck
Spirit of Shankly are delighted and honoured to attend the ceremony of the restoration of the Glenbuck Heritage Site, which will include the unveiling of a new memorial to Bill Shankly.
Chelsea FC Away (Travel)
Spirit of Shankly are pleased to announce details for travel to the televised Premier League match away to Chelsea on Sunday 22 September 2019, kick-off 4.30pm.
The fan experience at UEFA finals must be improved, say fan groups of last year’s four finalists
Ahead of tomorrow’s draw in Monaco for the Champions League and Europa League 2019/20 tournaments, we the supporters of last season’s four finalists are calling for changes in how UEFA manage the finals.