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Spirit of Shankly - Liverpool FC Supporters Union. Recognised Supporters Trust.

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3 years
#Embarrassing as fan representatives we are appalled & completely oppose this decision. FSG have ignored fans in their relentless & greedy pursuit of money. Football is ours not theirs. Our football club is ours not theirs. We will respond fully to this statement in due course.
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Liverpool FC
3 years
Leading European football clubs announce new Super League competition.
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
Happy Birthday to Sean Cox #YNWA ❤️
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Spirit of Shankly
2 years
Great to see Sean Cox back at Anfield last night - he met up with Jurgen Klopp and @VirgilvDijk #YNWA
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Spirit of Shankly
3 years
. @Keir_Starmer We condemn your decision as Labour Leader to engage with The S**. It is a kick in the teeth for the collective struggle against this publication with its disregard towards families and survivors of Hillsborough, football fans and the City of Liverpool #JFT97
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Spirit of Shankly
3 years
Time for change: next steps. Link:
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European Super League update. Link:
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Spirit of Shankly
7 months
Football fans are fed up with the incompetence of officials @FA_PGMOL - fans travel all over the country spending fortunes for the game they love - this is simply not good enough #EnoughIsEnough #TOTLIV
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Spirit of Shankly
3 years
Agreement reached after talks with LFC. Link:
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Spirit of Shankly
3 years
First meeting with LFC representatives. Link:
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Spirit of Shankly
2 years
Last night was totally shambolic & extremely dangerous - we are gathering evidence from fans & @FansEurope and will be making a statement later. Thanks to all the journalists who have told the truth about what really happened to counter the @UEFAcom @ChampionsLeague narrative!
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Spirit of Shankly
3 years
What are you smoking over there?
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Liverpool FC
3 years
Liverpool Football Club can confirm that our involvement in proposed plans to form a European Super League has been discontinued.
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Spirit of Shankly
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We tell the club when they get it wrong. It’s fair we say when they get it right. The prices for Chelsea in the League Cup 👏
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Spirit of Shankly
3 years
Liverpool FC’s CEO Billy Hogan’s letter in response to SOS survey and statement. We will be arranging a meeting in the coming days.
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
Response to Mayor Anderson Link:
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Spirit of Shankly
5 years
Today we remember and pay tribute to the 96 Liverpool supporters who left for a semi-final and never came home. We remember their families and friends, and we remember and continue to support the survivors of that day, 15 April 1989. You are forever in our hearts. #YNWA
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Spirit of Shankly
6 years
The reds are in Europe, but Sean Cox is in everyone’s thoughts today
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
At a time when people are losing jobs and facing financial uncertainty, £14.95 to watch a match is too expensive. Football fans are sick of being exploited. We challenge @premierleague and TV broadcasters to set more realistic and affordable prices.
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
RIP Lenny Woods a true #LFC legend - deepest sympathy to his family & friends from the committee & members of Spirit of Shankly - he was a regular on our away coaches, entertaining everyone with his songs & tales of yesteryear - an old school icon - he will be sadly missed.
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Spirit of Shankly
5 years
No football supporter should have to worry about this happening to them. It could be any of us. Our thoughts are with the supporter and we wish them a speedy recovery.
@BBCSport
BBC Sport
5 years
A Manchester City fan is in "a critical condition in hospital" after an alleged assault following their win over Schalke. #MCFC
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
Spirit of Shankly call for a boycott of pay-per-view Premier League games starting with our fixture against Sheffield United on Saturday 24 October 2020. Link: #BoycottPPV #Exploitation #PPEnotPPV
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4 years
Boom! 💥
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Spirit of Shankly
3 years
On behalf of the committee and members, we send our condolences to Jurgen on hearing the news his mother Elisabeth has passed away. Our thoughts are with him and his family. #YoullNeverWalkAlone
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Spirit of Shankly
1 year
It’s Shankly
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Erik
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Scenes when Spirit of Shankley stops the Qatar takeover and we get stuck with FSG
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Spirit of Shankly
2 years
Enough Is Enough. Our City In Unity 💙❤️
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Spirit of Shankly
2 years
EFC fans forum have laid a wreath at the Hillsborough Memorial before today’s match - report to follow #JFT97 #YNWA
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Spirit of Shankly
1 year
Unity is strength #NFFC fans at the Hillsborough Memorial #respect #JFT97
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Spirit of Shankly
3 years
Representatives of our Management Committee have met with the club and we’ll be releasing a statement later tonight #UnityIsStrength
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
Today we remember the 96 who went to a football match and never came home, the families, friends and survivors. Never Forgotten #YNWA #JFT96
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Spirit of Shankly
5 years
Liverpool Is Not For Trademarking After a magnificent summer of optimism & celebration we are alarmed at FSGs proposals to copyright the name ‘Liverpool’. This will alienate many fans who cherish the independents who add so much to our fan culture...
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Spirit of Shankly
2 months
At the end of the day this is what it’s all about #YNWA #LIVCHE
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Spirit of Shankly
1 year
15 years ago today SOS was formed. We came together to rid the club of Hicks & Gillett & their toxic debt. Today our aims remain the same: support our members, strengthen the voice of supporters & be actively involved in the local community. Join here
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
Following Nigel Farage’s racist tirade SOS reiterate our support for the LFC and Amnesty International alliance that gives opportunities and welcomes refugees to the Merseyside area. Refugees are welcome, Farage is not.
@LivEchonews
Liverpool Echo
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"Well done Liverpool FC for this gesture. Glad that we can be part of making these people’s lives a little more bearable."
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Spirit of Shankly
6 years
Good to see Jurgen Klopp spending time with the Cox family whilst in Dublin Sean remains in everyone’s thoughts. Get Well Soon
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Spirit of Shankly
7 months
‘You’re not fit to referee’. Link:
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Spirit of Shankly
7 months
🆘 members who were at tonight’s @EuropaLeague game against @LASK_Official were full of praise for the policing & stewarding, the warm welcome & hospitality of the people of Linz- no aggressive policing or stewarding & beer in the stands - well done all & a win for the Reds 👏
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Spirit of Shankly
2 years
Today we remember our 97, their families and friends, and the survivors. Never forgotten #JFT97 #YNWA
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Spirit of Shankly
1 year
Today we remember Tommy Lawrence, one of Shankly’s heroes who passed away 10 January 2018 - seen here proudly wearing his 🆘 badge - RIP Tommy
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
Incredible scenes at @aBOSSNight in the #Olympia this afternoon as a sell out audience of 1800 watch @JamieWebster94 #TheKidsAreAlright the next step is to get them in the ground!
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
Statement from SOS Link:
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Spirit of Shankly
2 years
Your apology means nothing, as long as your initial lies and accusations remain on your website & social media - they must be withdrawn immediately!
@UEFA
UEFA
2 years
UEFA wishes to sincerely apologise to all spectators who had to experience or witness frightening and distressing events in the build-up to the UEFA Champions League final last week. An independent review will seek to establish a full picture of what occurred. Full details: ⬇️
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Spirit of Shankly
1 year
The Bobby song has been going for 20 mins & what a goal from @TrentAA
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Spirit of Shankly
5 years
Thanks to the amazing generosity of a member, we are delighted to welcome Sean Cox’s brothers back to Anfield tonight. This is the first time they have felt able to attend a match since that terrible night last year. Let’s hope the Reds give them something special to tell Sean.
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Spirit of Shankly
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2 Bundesliga teams are in Champions League semis-a look at the cost of German football Bayern Munich cheapest season ticket (standing £141) (seats £330) Bayer Leverkusen (standing £162) (seats £248) but we are told we need higher prices to compete
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Spirit of Shankly
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One of Shankly’s greats - Tommy Lawrence proudly wearing his SOS badge in August 2017 at the Shankly’s Heroes night - RIP Tommy
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Spirit of Shankly
6 years
Good luck to Newcastle supporters standing up for their club tomorrow and against an owner who doesn’t care. We’ve been there, with the same manager, and know it isn’t easy but it is necessary. Solidarity ✊🏼 #IfRafaGoesWeGo #AshleyOut
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Spirit of Shankly
6 years
Thank you to @CelticFC and your staff and supporters for their hospitality and kindness today. A special thanks to John-Paul, @CelticFCSLO , for going above and beyond.
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
CHAMPIONS!
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
Say NO to £14.95 PPV matches #BoycottPPV #Exploitation Donate to support the Foodbank: More info:
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Spirit of Shankly
3 years
RIP Gerry Marsden #YNWA
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Spirit of Shankly
3 years
Good luck to the delegation meeting with FSG today #YNWA
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Spirit of Shankly
6 years
We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Yvonne McLeod. Yvonne was one of the small band who went everywhere following Liverpool. Now reunited with Mac. Thoughts with her family & friends. RIP Yvonne. You’ll be missed in Kiev
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
We have written to the Club today seeking answers following their announcement to furlough some staff. You can read this here:
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Spirit of Shankly
2 years
We understand the anger of supporters following LFC’s ticket distribution for the Champions League final. We are speaking to the club to get transparency and answers and will report back to our members later today!
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Spirit of Shankly
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Today, on the 35th anniversary, our thoughts are with all those affected by the tragedy at Hillsborough and the 97 fans who will never be forgotten #Hillsborough #Justice #JFT97 #YNWA ❤️
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Spirit of Shankly
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We condemn all forms of racism & abuse - this is simply unacceptable @THSTOfficial
@SpursOfficial
Tottenham Hotspur
7 months
We are disgusted at the racist messages directed towards Destiny Udogie on social media following Saturday’s game against Liverpool. We will work with the Premier League and, where possible, take action against any individual we are able to identify. We stand with you…
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Spirit of Shankly
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Liverpool Football Club can confirm that all monies raised for the Sean Cox appeal by supporters attending today's home fixture against Cardiff City will be matched by LFC Foundation. LFC doing their bit. Let’s make sure we do ours! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
Fans of all 20 @PremierLeague Clubs are now united behind #CharityNotPPV . In a time of crisis & struggle for so many, fans should not be asked to pay extortionate fees to watch their team. #BoycottPPV If you can, please donate to support the Foodbank:
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Spirit of Shankly
7 months
Good to see #LFC challenging this - it goes beyond frustration at an individual result. There has to be change for the good of the game now.
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Liverpool FC
7 months
Liverpool Football Club acknowledges PGMOL’s admission of their failures last night. It is clear that the correct application of the laws of the game did not occur, resulting in sporting integrity being undermined.
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Spirit of Shankly
2 years
The biggest thank you to @Ste_Mono one of our founders + committee member who is standing down. SOS would not be where it is without his work + leadership on drives like cheaper tickets, Sean Cox family support, Help is Here, Shankly Cup + countless more. We’ll miss you Mono YNWA
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Spirit of Shankly
5 years
“It is time to stop cashing in on fan loyalty” Joint statement between SOS and @THSTOfficial 👇
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Spirit of Shankly
2 years
Wembley Semi-Final Travel Chaos. Zero consideration has been given to fans travelling to our FA Cup semi-final with Manchester City. #ChangeTheVenue Link: @WeAre1894 @LFC @ManCity @EmiratesFACup @wembleystadium
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Spirit of Shankly
11 months
Man who wore offensive Hillsborough t-shirt to FA Cup Final banned from games for 4 years, £1000 fine, £400 surcharge and £85 costs
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Spirit of Shankly
5 years
A statement by Spirit of Shankly @THSTOfficial on the Champions League Final. Read more: #ForTheFans
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Spirit of Shankly
5 years
They’re absolutely right. Well in to the Bayern fans for speaking out on something that affects us all 👏
@JamesPearceLFC
James Pearce
5 years
Liverpool fans applaud as Bayern supporters unfurl banners about ticket prices #LFC #Bayern
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Spirit of Shankly
3 years
We have written to the @UKLabour leader @Keir_Starmer about his collaboration with a certain publication - link here
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Spirit of Shankly
2 years
Fans unite against food poverty - LFC and Leicester fans have come together to help alleviate food poverty in their respective cities. The @foxestrust plan to donate to the @SFoodbanks collection at Anfield before Liverpool v Leicester. More:
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Spirit of Shankly
6 years
A total of £59,104 has been raised for the Sean Cox appeal from Saturday's collection at @LFC . £28,725.17 was collected by supporters and @LFCFoundation have matched the figure plus added funds from their lottery. 👏 Thanks to all for supporting
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
We fully support this statement.
@SFoodbanks
FANS SUPPORTING FOODBANKS #RightToFood
4 years
Absolutely abhorent behaviour.... fingers crossed that the perpetrators feel the full weight of the law. Statues of our heroes need to be cherished and celebrated not fenced off & hidden from public view
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
Great to see Jurgen Klopp talking to Sean Cox and Family. Well worth a watch.
@TodayFM
Today FM 💛
4 years
Jürgen Klopp! ❤️✊🏻🇮🇪 "A scouser is an Irish man (or woman) who can swim!" 🌊🏊🏻‍♂️ Jürgen joined @Cooper_M for his first Irish interview to talk about the Seán Cox family, the love / life lessons @LFC has taught him & how he can’t wait to see fans back in stadiums.
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Spirit of Shankly
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Incredible effort - over £93,000 has so far been raised for @SFoodbanks #BoycottPPV #LIVSHU the boycott has been a great success but if people across the world still want to donate the link is still open here
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
Four years ago today we backed @SpionKop1906 call for a walk out in protest at increasing ticket prices. An estimated 15,000 fans walked out in an unprecedented show of solidarity and anger at the clubs decision. FSG apologised and revised its prices. #WalkOutOn77
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Spirit of Shankly
3 years
We’ve been led to believe @stanchart and @carlsberg have also put their tickets into the ballot for the Wolves game tomorrow - more positive action from @lfc sponsors and good news for fans!
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Spirit of Shankly
6 years
Get well soon Alex Ferguson
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Spirit of Shankly
3 years
Today we remember the 96 fans who went to a football match and never came home, the families, friends and survivors. Never forgotten. #YNWA #JFT96
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Spirit of Shankly
3 years
Come on @John_W_Henry what are you waiting for? #SuperLeagueOut
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Matt Critchley
3 years
Manchester City will soon follow suit and announce their intention to withdraw from Super League.
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Spirit of Shankly
2 years
Nobody should ever go to a football match and not return home. RIP
@WeAreTheFSA
The FSA
2 years
An important day today - the 51st anniversary of the Ibrox Stadium disaster which claimed the lives of 66 supporters. RIP.
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Spirit of Shankly
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On the 31st January 2008 the Spirit of Shankly was formed to oppose the ownership of Hicks & Gillett- nothing would ever be the same again - thanks to everyone who has volunteered, campaigned & supported us over the years 🆘
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Spirit of Shankly
5 years
The banners in the away end are quite apt - we understand Richard Scudamore chose today of all days to visit Watford
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Glenn Price
5 years
Liverpool fans with a banner about Richard Scudamore’s £5m golden handshake. #LFC
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Spirit of Shankly
2 years
Fan reps of both @LFC & @ManCity are appalled at the shambolic travel arrangements #notrains for the prestigious @EmiratesFACup semi-final at @wembleystadium and are in contact with each other, full joint statement to follow later from ourselves & @WeAre1894
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Spirit of Shankly
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🆘 committee member @IanByrneMP has written to @talkSPORT about Simon Jordan’s wording - a lazy trope, condemned by all but the witless @JimWhite
@IanByrneMP
lan Byrne MP
7 months
I have written to @talkSPORT re the use of the term ‘victim culture’ by Simon Jordon. He is fully aware of its use by rival supporters against LFC, its connotations to Hillsborough & how its use undermines what many supporters are doing to tackle tragedy chanting. #JFT97
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Spirit of Shankly
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Deepest Sympathy to the family & friends of Terry Judge a lifelong @LFC fan. Terry was a season ticket holder who also trained with the club as a schoolboy - thanks to the stewards & medics at the scene who tried so hard to save him RIP Terry
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Spirit of Shankly
5 years
As the Hillsborough trials start tomorrow, we wish to draw everyone’s attention to this notice from the Attorney General. Please refrain from posting anything that can impact the trials. After so long, we must allow justice to take its natural course.
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Spirit of Shankly
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Our thoughts are with the families & friends of the 96 men, women & children who went to a football match & were unlawfully killed and the survivors who live with that day forever - 2 years on from the inquests & still no one has been held accountable #JFT96
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Spirit of Shankly
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Protest outside Old Trafford about ticket price increases organised by @SpionKop1906 & the 🆘
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
The Right Outcome Link:
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Spirit of Shankly
6 years
He made the people happy. He still does.
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Spirit of Shankly
3 years
RIP Roger Hunt - one of Shankly's heroes! #YNWA
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Spirit of Shankly
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If @UEFAcom @EuropaLeague were really worried about the number of fans in Dublin maybe they should offer bigger allocations & choose bigger grounds - nobody lost their jobs after the Paris fiasco & none of the recommendations from a report they commissioned have been implemented
@BBCNews
BBC News (UK)
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Europa League final: Uefa says ticketless fans 'could be a problem' in Dublin
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Spirit of Shankly
5 years
Watch the UEFA CL Final! Brought to you in association with @Nissan @PlayStation @Mastercard @GazpromFootball @PepsiCo @bancosantander @Heineken & @ExpediaGroup ANYWHERE except the stadium. Thousands of fans left without tickets at Europe’s big corporate away day. #ForTheFans
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Spirit of Shankly
4 years
Today our thoughts are with Bradford City and the 56 people who went to a football match and never returned.
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Spirit of Shankly
5 years
The pay-off to Richard Scudamore is shameful. The good work done by @LFC in the community and with supporters is overshadowed by such greed and misjudgement. SOS statement here 👇
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Spirit of Shankly
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Bill Shankly was born on this day in 1913 in Glenbuck, Scotland - he would go on to transform @LFC from a mediocre Second Division side to the world famous club we know today - his spirit lives on - ‘Liverpool was made for me & I was made for Liverpool’- Bill Shankly @misshanks
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@spiritofshankly
Spirit of Shankly
5 years
Our thoughts today are with Sean Cox, his family and friends, one year on from the horrific attack before Roma in the CL Semi Final. If you would like to help support Sean with funds essential for his rehabilitation & recovery you can here: #IAmSeanCox
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