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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.
Shankly Memorial Glenbuck
As some people may have been aware the Shankly memorial in Glenbuck was recently damaged by joy-riders crashing a car into the memorial. The damage caused was very severe and the monument was in great danger of being ruined.
Message from the Wilcox family
Bobby's family have asked us to pass on their heartfelt thanks for all the messages of sympathy, tributes and anecdotes that have been posted on the various LFC websites.
RIP Bobby Wilcox, Liverpudlian 1948-2009
With a heavy heart, Spirit of Shankly regrets to announce the death of Bobby Wilcox last night at the Royal Liverpool Hospital after a short illness. He had only very recently been diagnosed with cancer, and his family were with him at the bedside. He was sixty years old.
Get well Bobby
Spirit of Shankly would like to pass on our thoughts and best wishes to legendary Liverpudlian Bobby Wilcox and his family. Bobby has undergone surgery at the Royal Liverpool Hospital today and we wish him a full and speedy recovery.
Inaugural Annual General Meeting
Spirit of Shankly, the Liverpool Supporters' Union, is pleased to announce details of our Inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be taking place on Saturday 21st February 2009. The AGM will start at 11:30am, and will take place in the Liverpool Lighthouse, on Oakfield Road, Anfield.
Government Report on Football Governance
In a week when Spirit of Shankly’s determined campaign to rid Liverpool Football Club of Hicks & Gillett has been doubly vindicated by Pepe Reina's & Ian Ayre's accounts of that tumultuous time in our club's history, the union is pleased to report...
Reverse auction winning bids
The winners of the photographs from the reverse auction have now been notified and we are arranging to have their photographs delivered.
Latest news
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.
Shankly Memorial Glenbuck
As some people may have been aware the Shankly memorial in Glenbuck was recently damaged by joy-riders crashing a car into the memorial. The damage caused was very severe and the monument was in great danger of being ruined.
Message from the Wilcox family
Bobby's family have asked us to pass on their heartfelt thanks for all the messages of sympathy, tributes and anecdotes that have been posted on the various LFC websites.
RIP Bobby Wilcox, Liverpudlian 1948-2009
With a heavy heart, Spirit of Shankly regrets to announce the death of Bobby Wilcox last night at the Royal Liverpool Hospital after a short illness. He had only very recently been diagnosed with cancer, and his family were with him at the bedside. He was sixty years old.
Get well Bobby
Spirit of Shankly would like to pass on our thoughts and best wishes to legendary Liverpudlian Bobby Wilcox and his family. Bobby has undergone surgery at the Royal Liverpool Hospital today and we wish him a full and speedy recovery.
Inaugural Annual General Meeting
Spirit of Shankly, the Liverpool Supporters' Union, is pleased to announce details of our Inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be taking place on Saturday 21st February 2009. The AGM will start at 11:30am, and will take place in the Liverpool Lighthouse, on Oakfield Road, Anfield.
Government Report on Football Governance
In a week when Spirit of Shankly’s determined campaign to rid Liverpool Football Club of Hicks & Gillett has been doubly vindicated by Pepe Reina's & Ian Ayre's accounts of that tumultuous time in our club's history, the union is pleased to report...
Reverse auction winning bids
The winners of the photographs from the reverse auction have now been notified and we are arranging to have their photographs delivered.
