Spirit Of Shankly Statement on LFC Takeover

[SpiritOfShankly]

Spirit of Shankly are delighted to hear the news today that the failed ownership of Tom Hicks and George Gillett has come to an end. Our Union was formed to protect the Club and to specifically hold any owners to account and it is gratifying to see the efforts our members have made to removing them from their failed tenure.

 

Liverpool Football Club are now rid of Hicks and Gillett and this has been achieved through the magnificent efforts of the supporters, from the early days of formation in the Sandon Pub, calling Hicks and Gillett to account, to campaigning and protesting tirelessly. It is our members along with the help and backing of other groups from the worldwide support of Liverpool Football Club that has seen the back of Hicks and Gillett.

 

Hicks and Gillett made the mistake of underestimating our members' commitment, passion and love for our football Club and they forgot that the passion that allegedly attracted them in the first place to Anfield was our most powerful weapon when their lies began.

 

Hopefully the era of their failed ownership has now gone and the Union can look forward to re-engagement with the Board and new owners, over the issues that are crucial to supporters such as ticketing, travel, a stadium solution and supporters securing an equity stake within the Club with the appropriate representation that would entail.

 

There is an opportunity for the Board and new owners NESV to reverse the disenfranchisement that has been recognised by the Club and to acknowledge that an independent and vibrant supporter base is only good for the Club. The actions of the UK based Board members throughout the court cases cannot be ignored, and their contribution to ridding the club of Hicks and Gillett must be recognised. They have been victims of the lies told by their former employers and the mistakes made by their predecessors, which meant their words could not always be trusted by supporters until they were backed up by actions. We are delighted to see that in this instance their words have been backed by their actions and we commend this.

 

It is now time to put our Club back together and the Spirit of Shankly gives a cautious welcome to the Club's new owners NESV and hopes they will not miss the opportunity of an early engagement to start the process of healing our Club. Everyone connected to Liverpool Football Club - the owners, the Board, the manager and the fans needs to be pulling in the same direction in order to bring success back to Liverpool FC - this has been missing for far too long.

 

The Union's Management Committee would again like to acknowledge the debt we owe to our members and the efforts and sacrifices they have made to achieve this success.

 

And hopefully, for the final time.............................Tom and George, You're Still Not Welcome Here.

 

Spirit Of Shankly Statement on LFC Takeover – Spirit Of Shankly – Liverpool Supporters' Union

 

 

Spirit Of Shankly

[Wee-bey]

Thanks for all that you've done in the process. Two questions. Will you call a truce over Purslow, now? (Well, you've kind of answered that in the statement, fair play to you) Can we buy shirts?

Edited October 15, 2010 by Wee-bey

[Coro]

For Tom and George

 

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hahahahahaa

[Wee-bey]

Don't be fucking bell end lad, there's enough on here already!

 

I'm not, honestly, and I'm sorry if I looked like I was.

[WrongIslander]

Interesting that everyone else has to admit blame and be honest but SOS doesn't....

 

Time for an apology for Mr Broughton and time to leave Mr Purslow alone would you not say?

 

Are you not in the slightest bit worried that your actions/ overreactions could have been to the detriment of our club?

 

I'd ask that greater care is taken in the future when decisions are made as to who we scapegoat and what actions and words we use against them.

 

With all that said, as I've said in the past I believe your hearts are in the right place and you've certainly put in a lot of hardwork so for that much I thank you and respect you but I'm more cautious of the damage that SOS can do/could have done than John W. Henry at this moment in time.

[WrongIslander]

I'm not, honestly, and I'm sorry if I looked like I was.

 

Don't apologise lad, speak your mind. It's this ridiculous mob mentality that nearly fucked up today ever happening.

[Wor Horse]

Don't be fucking bell end lad, there's enough on here already!

 

it's a genuine question, they were anti the 2 men who have saved us.

[dave]

This statement beggers belief really...

[WrongIslander]

This statement beggers belief really...

 

Judean People's Front? Fuck off, we're the people's front of Judea!

[Coro]

Interesting that everyone else has to admit blame and be honest but SOS doesn't....

 

Time for an apology for Mr Broughton and time to leave Mr Purslow alone would you not say?

 

Are you not in the slightest bit worried that your actions/ overreactions could have been to the detriment of our club?

 

I'd ask that greater care is taken in the future when decisions are made as to who we scapegoat and what actions and words we use against them.

 

With all that said, as I've said in the past I believe your hearts are in the right place and you've certainly put in a lot of hardwork so for that much I thank you and respect you but I'm more cautious of the damage that SOS can do/could have done than John W. Henry at this moment in time.

 

From day one Purslow tried to undermine them and discredit them.

 

Questions needed to be asked about Broughton.

 

I can see why the union steered away from being just an internet based initiative with people like yourself looking to cause mischief.

 

If you've any concerns turn up to an EGM and voice them.

[WrongIslander]

This bit particularly is very worrying propoganda:

 

"Hicks and Gillett made the mistake of underestimating our members' commitment, passion and love for our football Club"

 

So just "our members then" not the hundreds of thousands, maybe millions who also got involved?

 

Reminds me of South Park where they start liking the smell of their own farts. Something about this organisation I really don't like. It comes across more of a recruitment pitch than a genuine statement of joy.

[aikido]

Thanks for all that you've done in the process. Two questions. Will you call a truce over Purslow, now? (Well, you've kind of answered that in the statement, fair play to you) Can we buy shirts?

 

Did you get one from here first?

 

Our Club. Our Shirt. | Home Page

 

Really decent. Always be something to have and look back on events in years to come.

[Coro]

This bit particularly is very worrying propoganda:

 

"Hicks and Gillett made the mistake of underestimating our members' commitment, passion and love for our football Club"

 

So just "our members then" not the hundreds of thousands, maybe millions who also got involved?

 

Reminds me of South Park where they start liking the smell of their own farts. Something about this organisation I really don't like. It comes across more of a recruitment pitch than a genuine statement of joy.

 

They only speak for their members you fucking massive dullard.

 

*propaganda

[Funkasy]

Are you sure that the men who saved the club today were up to the same plan when sos was after them ? maybe sos going after them made them change their mind about the owners and thats why we are free of the parasites today.

 

just brain storming.

[WrongIslander]

From day one Purslow tried to undermine them and discredit them.

 

Questions needed to be asked about Broughton.

 

I can see why the union steered away from being just an internet based initiative with people like yourself looking to cause mischief.

 

If you've any concerns turn up to an EGM and voice them.

 

So questions needed to be asked about Broughton but not SOS?

 

I'm not looking to cause mischief at all, I'm stating my opinion and I'm not the only one who can see for whatever reason something's not right.

 

"Turn up to a meeting" Yeah that's a new one.

[Hodgsons Undies]

Congratulations SOS on a brilliantly fought campaign. Onwards and upwards boys. YNWA.

[dennis tooth]

This bit particularly is very worrying propoganda:

 

"Hicks and Gillett made the mistake of underestimating our members' commitment, passion and love for our football Club"

 

So just "our members then" not the hundreds of thousands, maybe millions who also got involved?

 

Reminds me of South Park where they start liking the smell of their own farts. Something about this organisation I really don't like. It comes across more of a recruitment pitch than a genuine statement of joy.

 

Boo fucking hoo.

[Antynwa]

Purslow and Broughton deserve a big fuck off apology from SOS.

 

Especially Broughton the lad has been boss.

[WrongIslander]

They only speak for their members you fucking massive dullard.

 

*propaganda

 

Right, so I and everyone else have to join "The Union" (not an alarming tag at all that) before I can be considered a Liverpool fan that made a difference?

 

Oh sorry a spelling mistake after 8 cans, how will I live with myself?

[Coro]

So questions needed to be asked about Broughton but not SOS?

 

I'm not looking to cause mischief at all, I'm stating my opinion and I'm not the only one who can see for whatever reason something's not right.

 

"Turn up to a meeting" Yeah that's a new one.

 

Questions have been asked about the union, plenty of them.

 

Given the role Broughton came to play then of course questions needed to be asked.

 

Turn up to a meeting, voice your concerns, far more productive.

[WrongIslander]

Purslow and Broughton deserve a big fuck off apology from SOS.

 

Especially Broughton the lad has been boss.

 

Don't be silly lad, these muppets on here calling people like me and you for everything still can't see the woods for the trees.

 

No accountability, very insular and poor communication.... all the things they accused the directors of actually....

 

I don't Stevie and the KF lads sucking each other off and recruiting, do you ?

[Coro]

Purslow and Broughton deserve a big fuck off apology from SOS.

 

 

I guess the union are still waiting for an apology from Purslow.

[Wor Horse]

I guess the union are still waiting for an apology from Purslow.

 

Saving the club from the Yanks will do for me.

[Coro]

Right, so I and everyone else have to join "The Union" (not an alarming tag at all that) before I can be considered a Liverpool fan that made a difference?

 

Oh sorry a spelling mistake after 8 cans, how will I live with myself?

 

Er, no.

 

The union speaks on behalf of its members.

 

Not that hard to follow, Shirley.

[Coro]

Saving the club from the Yanks will do for me.

 

Yes, well done Martin Broughton.

 

Now let's see how this NESV lot fair.

 

Cautious as we go, save the mosaics for later.