At the EGM held at the Sandon on November 19th, Liverpool Supporters' Union voted to commence a campaign against the escalating cost of match tickets. In particular, it was agreed to launch a campaign for a flat rate away ticket price of £25.
In the modern game of football ticket prices are a massive focus for all football supporters with many being priced out of attending some or all of the matches they had attended in previous seasons. This was further highlighted in the BBC Price of Football survey which was published last week. This placed Liverpool FC as having the 2nd most expensive "cheapest match-day ticket" and the third most expensive "cheapest season ticket."
With the recent changes at executive level and the Club’s plan to change the relationship and its communication with supporters SOS has received a number of queries from members which we sent to Ian Ayre.
Following the recent Spirit of Shankly AGM, it was recognised that ticketing policy has become a major issue for members and supporters generally.
Spirit of Shankly has become increasingly concerned with the increase in ticket prices for supporters, which has led to many members contacting us to ask what we can do about it.
A scheme launched today will cap a Premier League away ticket at £20. Following on from this season’s cap of £30, for one round of fixtures in April, an away ticket will cost £20 – making the slogan ‘Twenty’s Plenty’ a reality.It is the result of a joint venture between the Football Supporters Federation (FSF) and Virgin Media.
The Liverpool Supporters’ Union was recently contacted by a number of supporters concerned about the clubs plans for away supporters which was to involve away ticket checks and threatened subsequent banning orders.
Candidate Statements The 2021 election of the Spirit of Shankly Management Committee is underway with voting open from 10 November to 5pm 24 November. The election is independently managed by Civica and paid-up members of SOS, as of 13 October 2021, will be sent an online ballot to vote. There are 15 positions and each member has 15 votes: one vote per candidate per member can be cast. Below are statements from each candidate introducing themselves. Good luck to all. ROY BENTHAM Comrades, Colleagues, Brothers & Sisters. I’d like to introduce myself as [...]
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 few days. Representation / Supporters Board In what format will the Supporters Board be set up: how many members, when and how often will they meet, will the meetings be instigated only as and when there are major issues to be raised and discussed? SOS: These are still details [...]
Liverpool supporters’ elation at making it to yet another Champions League semi-final has been overshadowed by the news that tickets for away fans, who travel to Barcelona, will cost €119.
Following yesterday's Champions League quarter-final draw, Spirit Of Shankly and Spion Kop 1906 are calling on both clubs to do the right thing by their fans. Given the escalated ticket prices for travelling supporters so far in this season’s competition, there is an opportunity here to send a strong statement on the value of supporters beyond money.
Football supporters know all too well the impact that changes to the fixture schedule can have. Plans are rearranged and often expense incurred when a match is moved to accommodate cup football or TV scheduling. We have very little, if any, say, despite being the most put on stakeholders in the game.
Amid the frenetic atmosphere of the Liverpool - Manchester United game last weekend, supporters of both clubs were able to put their fierce rivalry to one side to display solidarity on an issue that affects all supporters, regardless of team colours. That issue is the price of match tickets and the message is simple - £nough is £nough.
At a time of increasing commercialisation, it’s important to remember what made the game of football the sport it is today. Footballers, managers and the supporters. Or the ‘Holy Trinity’ as Bill Shankly liked to call it.
On Saturday morning, before Liverpool's home game with Wigan Athletic, Spirit of Shankly hosted a very well attended meeting at the Sandon Pub - where the Liverpool Supporters' Union was founded almost five years ago. The central focus of the meeting was a panel debate and members' discussion around the ever increasing price of match tickets, particularly certain away fixtures. Joining the Union's Jay McKenna on the platform were Bob Humphries and Les Wright from the Liverpool Supporters' Committee.
Southampton (A) SOLD OUT - Call or text 07956 002 398 for late availability Premier League Sunday 28 May 2023. Kick-off 4.30pm Cost £45 members £55 non-members (includes membership fee) Book seat(s) online here. Bookings are non-refundable unless we are able to resell the seat(s). Departs The Twelfth Man at 8:00am The Rocket at 8:30am Please confirm when booking where you would like to pick up the coach. Other pick-ups may be available depending on demand. After the game Please be aware that the coach will wait a maximum of 15 minutes after the match is finished [...]
Leicester City (A) SOLD OUT - Call or text 07956 002 398 for late availability Premier League Monday 15 May 2023. Kick-off 8.00pm Cost £30 members £40 non-members (includes membership fee) Book seat(s) online here. Bookings are non-refundable unless we are able to resell the seat(s). Departs The Twelfth Man at 3:00pm The Rocket at 3:30pm Please confirm when booking where you would like to pick up the coach. Other pick-ups may be available depending on demand. After the game Please be aware that the coach will wait a maximum of 15 minutes after the match is [...]
West Ham United (A) Premier League Wednesday 26 April 2023. Kick-off 19.45pm Cost £45 members £55 non-members (includes membership fee) Book seat(s) online here. Bookings are non-refundable unless we are able to resell the seat(s). Departs The Twelfth Man at 12:00pm The Rocket at 12:30pm Please confirm when booking where you would like to pick up the coach. Other pick-ups may be available depending on demand. After the game Please be aware that the coach will wait a maximum of 15 minutes after the match is finished or when the Police ask us to leave. [...]
Leeds United (A) SOLD OUT - Call or text 07956 002 398 for late availability Premier League Monday 17 April 2023. Kick-off 8.00pm Cost £25 members £35 non-members (includes membership fee) Book seat(s) online here. Bookings are non-refundable unless we are able to resell the seat(s). Departs The Twelfth Man at 5:00pm The Rocket at 5:30pm Please confirm when booking where you would like to pick up the coach. Other pick-ups may be available depending on demand. After the game Please be aware that the coach will wait a maximum of 15 minutes after the match is [...]
LFC SB - LFC backs fan engagement standard Liverpool FC — LFC backs Premier League's Fan Engagement Standard. Full story below as published on Liverpoolfc.com here. Liverpool FC has announced its support for the launch of the Premier League's Fan Engagement Standard (FES). The FES is the latest in a series of league-wide measures designed to reinforce a commitment to ensuring long-term, meaningful engagement with supporters. LFC initially endorsed the development of the FES – alongside other Premier League clubs – in November 2022, and it is being introduced following a period of detailed planning. [...]
Manchester City allocation Reports in today’s press note a reduced allocation for our game away to Manchester City at the Etihad on Saturday 1 April. In 2019, Liverpool FC’s allocation for this fixture was 3,028. When supporters returned after Covid, this was reduced to 2,880. The reason for the reduction, we were told, was due to missiles being thrown from the home end at away supporters. Rather than reduce tickets in the home section, where the aggravation came from, Manchester City reduced the away allocation. Manchester City are now looking to reduce this further with [...]
Man City (A) SOLD OUT - Call or text 07956 002 398 for late availability Premier League Saturday 1 April 2023. Kick-off 12.30pm Cost £22 members £32 non-members (includes membership fee) Book seat(s) online here. Bookings are non-refundable unless we are able to resell the seat(s). Departs The Twelfth Man at 10:00am The Rocket at 10:30am Please confirm when booking where you would like to pick up the coach. Other pick-ups may be available depending on demand. After the game Please be aware that the coach will wait a maximum of 15 minutes after the match is [...]
Chelsea (A) Premier League Tuesday 4 April 2023. Kick-off 20.00pm Cost £45 members £55 non-members (includes membership fee) Book seat(s) online here. Bookings are non-refundable unless we are able to resell the seat(s). Departs The Twelfth Man at 11:30am The Rocket at 12:00pm Please confirm when booking where you would like to pick up the coach. Other pick-ups may be available depending on demand. After the game Please be aware that the coach will wait a maximum of 15 minutes after the match is finished or when the Police ask us to leave. It is [...]
Bournemouth (A) Premier League Saturday 11 March 2023. Kick-off 12.30pm Cost £49 members £59 non-members (includes membership fee) Book seat(s) online here. Bookings are non-refundable unless we are able to resell the seat(s). Departs The Twelfth Man at 5:30am The Rocket at 6:00am Please confirm when booking where you would like to pick up the coach. Other pick-ups may be available depending on demand. After the game Please be aware that the coach will wait a maximum of 15 minutes after the match is finished or when the Police ask us to leave. It is [...]
Liverpool fans exonerated Spirit of Shankly today welcome the findings of the Independent Panel Inquiry into events surrounding the UEFA Champions League Final in Paris on 28 May 2022 in which Liverpool fans have been cleared of blame and responsibility for the horrendous situations that occurred in and around Stade de France that night. What should have been the highlight of the season for travelling supporters of Liverpool and Real Madrid – in UEFA’s words a ‘festival of football’ – turned out to be a maelstrom of chaos and alarm that led to some fans [...]
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