Response to Mayor Anderson
Spirit of Shankly are angered by comments made by Liverpool City Mayor, Joe Anderson.
The Mayor has chosen to speak out on a hypothetical matter, namechecking Liverpool FC supporters without discussion with those fans or fan groups.
There is no evidence to support the Mayor’s perception that Liverpool supporters will break any lockdown regulations and gather outside of Anfield should football be resumed and played behind closed doors.
LFC, in their statement on the matter, refer to their engagement with supporters’ groups.
SOS raised this issue with the club, back on 13 March, ten days before lockdown began. We agreed then a determination to respect social-distancing measures and, in the event of a resumption of football, we would continue to work together, along with other key stakeholders, in achieving this objective.
Rather than disparaging words about football fans, it would have been more beneficial for the City Mayor to acknowledge the work being done by those same people in easing pressures on the city’s old and vulnerable at this time. SOS alone up to now have delivered more than 1,000 food parcels, and are active partners in helping with the supply of PPE and @SFoodbanks
We ask the Mayor to retract his statement and work with fans to support all during this time of crisis.
Other news
Events Around Anfield
Saturday 9 September Spirit of Shankly, along with Homebaked CLT, are sponsoring a banner-making workshop this Saturday 9 September at The Church on Oakfield Road. Presented by Legendary LFC banner maker Peter Carney, the workshop runs from 10am to 4pm and is free. There’s no need to book, just drop into the basement at the Church from 10am. Peter’s famous Hillsborough banner and his most recent work of the boss – the portrait in the middle is by Gary Rogers. Also on Saturday, if you have time, head to Anfield [...]
Coach Travel to Wolves
Wolves (A) Premier League Saturday 16 September 2023. Kick-off 12.30pm Cost £29 members £39 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 8:30am The Rocket at 9:00am 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 [...]
New Charter to Tackle Tragedy Chanting
Time to end the abuse Spirit of Shankly are pleased to share the news that English football authorities have collectively launched a new charter that includes fan behaviour and significantly tragedy chanting. SOS have worked in tandem with, among others, The FA, Premier League, police and CPS, to challenge and ultimately bring to an end the unacceptable tragedy abuse, including chants, gestures and offensive messages, that has been on the rise over recent seasons. Starting with the coming season, measures are to be introduced that will result in people, who are found to have committed [...]
