Latest news
PTS – LFC response
The Spirit of Shankly reacted quickly when we discovered overnight between Wednesday and Thursday of this week that Liverpool Football Club were announcing a change to the Priority Ticket Scheme. We obtained feedback from Ian Ayre, Commercial Director of Liverpool Football Club that we published as quickly as possible on the SOS website.
RBS and MPs – No to refinancing
Spirit of Shankly today launches direct action against Royal Bank of Scotland and seeks the support of all members and fans in a campaign to force RBS to refuse to refinance the loans taken out by our current owners.
SOS and LFC accounts
The Spirit of Shankly have studied the information that has been released in the last day relating to the accounts of Liverpool Football Club and its associated companies. The picture is alarming and underlines what we have said from the creation of the Union, namely that Tom Hicks and George Gillett are not fit or proper custodians of our Club.
Priority ticket scheme
The Spirit of Shankly (SOS) recently met with Ian Ayre to question him on a number of wide ranging issues. We will be reporting back to members about this shortly. The question of the price of next season's Priority Ticket Scheme (PTS) was raised by the SOS and Mr. Ayre indicated that there was likely to be an announcement this week but that he was unwilling to go into any detail with the SOS as he wanted PTS members to be made aware of the proposals first.
Hope for Hillsborough fundraising match
Saturday 23rd May will see a football match, between local lads and Norwegian Reds. with all money raised going to the Hope for Hillsborough campaign.
SOS asks members to help back the FSF
The Football Supporters Federation (FSF) are asking all their affiliate organisations, of which the Spirit of Shankly is one, to help them collate evidence of incidents of public order policing at football matches. The FSF are compiling a dossier of these methods used at football grounds and beyond: city centres, pubs, motorways, train stations etc.
SOS backs LFCNY boycott
The Spirit of Shankly would like to lend their full support to fellow Reds of the New York Liverpool Supporters Club who have publicly condemned the British-born, U.S. Radio Host, Steve Cohen, who appears on Fox Football Phone In and on World Soccer Daily on Sirius.
SOS response to ticket price freeze
Spirit of Shankly welcomes today’s news that the club is to freeze season ticket prices for 2009/10. We believe that this is in no small part down to the dialogue we have had with senior club officials in recent months. It is also an encouraging first step by Commercial Director Ian Ayre since taking responsibility for ticketing at the club and SOS will seek to discuss other match day and travel issues with him in the next few weeks.
Hillsborough commemorative CD
20 years ago, 96 men, women and children went to a football match and never returned. In memory of those who lost their lives on that tragic day, the bereaved families, and those who endure the painful memories of that day, music stars from across the city, along with some Liverpool legends, have come together to release a single in their honour.
Hillsborough 20th Anniversary
Following enquiries from a number of members, the SOS Management Committee has discussed what, if any, role the organisation should play in marking the 20th Anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster.
The Hillsborough Football Disaster: Context and consequences
A message from the people behind "The Hillsborough Football Disaster: Context and Consequences"
Response to the manager’s contract and the owners
Spirit Of Shankly welcomes Rafael Benitez agreeing to a new four year contract at Liverpool FC. It would appear that the manager has received the necessary reassurances allowing him to do his job, and the position of manager is finally being properly recognised to ensure stability with on the pitch matters.
Rick Parry leaving LFC
Spirit of Shankly welcomes the news of Rick Parry's imminent departure from Liverpool FC. Although Rick has worked to build bridges with fans over the last year, the sad fact is his handling of the Athens ticket fiasco, the sale of the family silver to the tragicomically inept Americans and his part in the ongoing civil war at the club meant his position has been untenable for some time.
Bobby Wilcox memorial match
A charity match is to be held on 29th March at Flinders Street (off Vauxhall Road) between the Britannia Old Boys and LFC Legends in memory of Bobby Wilcox.
Speculation on takeover talks
Spirit of Shankly, Liverpool Supporters Union, is aware of recent press speculation regarding the potential future sale of our football club. Whilst we would welcome a change in ownership, we would urge some caution.
Latest news
PTS – LFC response
The Spirit of Shankly reacted quickly when we discovered overnight between Wednesday and Thursday of this week that Liverpool Football Club were announcing a change to the Priority Ticket Scheme. We obtained feedback from Ian Ayre, Commercial Director of Liverpool Football Club that we published as quickly as possible on the SOS website.
RBS and MPs – No to refinancing
Spirit of Shankly today launches direct action against Royal Bank of Scotland and seeks the support of all members and fans in a campaign to force RBS to refuse to refinance the loans taken out by our current owners.
SOS and LFC accounts
The Spirit of Shankly have studied the information that has been released in the last day relating to the accounts of Liverpool Football Club and its associated companies. The picture is alarming and underlines what we have said from the creation of the Union, namely that Tom Hicks and George Gillett are not fit or proper custodians of our Club.
Priority ticket scheme
The Spirit of Shankly (SOS) recently met with Ian Ayre to question him on a number of wide ranging issues. We will be reporting back to members about this shortly. The question of the price of next season's Priority Ticket Scheme (PTS) was raised by the SOS and Mr. Ayre indicated that there was likely to be an announcement this week but that he was unwilling to go into any detail with the SOS as he wanted PTS members to be made aware of the proposals first.
Hope for Hillsborough fundraising match
Saturday 23rd May will see a football match, between local lads and Norwegian Reds. with all money raised going to the Hope for Hillsborough campaign.
SOS asks members to help back the FSF
The Football Supporters Federation (FSF) are asking all their affiliate organisations, of which the Spirit of Shankly is one, to help them collate evidence of incidents of public order policing at football matches. The FSF are compiling a dossier of these methods used at football grounds and beyond: city centres, pubs, motorways, train stations etc.
SOS backs LFCNY boycott
The Spirit of Shankly would like to lend their full support to fellow Reds of the New York Liverpool Supporters Club who have publicly condemned the British-born, U.S. Radio Host, Steve Cohen, who appears on Fox Football Phone In and on World Soccer Daily on Sirius.
SOS response to ticket price freeze
Spirit of Shankly welcomes today’s news that the club is to freeze season ticket prices for 2009/10. We believe that this is in no small part down to the dialogue we have had with senior club officials in recent months. It is also an encouraging first step by Commercial Director Ian Ayre since taking responsibility for ticketing at the club and SOS will seek to discuss other match day and travel issues with him in the next few weeks.
Hillsborough commemorative CD
20 years ago, 96 men, women and children went to a football match and never returned. In memory of those who lost their lives on that tragic day, the bereaved families, and those who endure the painful memories of that day, music stars from across the city, along with some Liverpool legends, have come together to release a single in their honour.
Hillsborough 20th Anniversary
Following enquiries from a number of members, the SOS Management Committee has discussed what, if any, role the organisation should play in marking the 20th Anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster.
The Hillsborough Football Disaster: Context and consequences
A message from the people behind "The Hillsborough Football Disaster: Context and Consequences"
Response to the manager’s contract and the owners
Spirit Of Shankly welcomes Rafael Benitez agreeing to a new four year contract at Liverpool FC. It would appear that the manager has received the necessary reassurances allowing him to do his job, and the position of manager is finally being properly recognised to ensure stability with on the pitch matters.
Rick Parry leaving LFC
Spirit of Shankly welcomes the news of Rick Parry's imminent departure from Liverpool FC. Although Rick has worked to build bridges with fans over the last year, the sad fact is his handling of the Athens ticket fiasco, the sale of the family silver to the tragicomically inept Americans and his part in the ongoing civil war at the club meant his position has been untenable for some time.
Bobby Wilcox memorial match
A charity match is to be held on 29th March at Flinders Street (off Vauxhall Road) between the Britannia Old Boys and LFC Legends in memory of Bobby Wilcox.
Speculation on takeover talks
Spirit of Shankly, Liverpool Supporters Union, is aware of recent press speculation regarding the potential future sale of our football club. Whilst we would welcome a change in ownership, we would urge some caution.
