Source: Liverpool_Echo
Spirit of Shankly continue to fight for Liverpool FC fans
Liverpool FC Supporters Union Spirit of Shankly flag on the Kop at Anfield 300[LNB]THE war which prompted its formation may have been won but Spirit of Shankly continues to fight the good fight for Liverpool supporters.[LNB]That was underlined on Christmas Eve when the supporters' union urged the club to ask Blackpool to bring forward the time of the scheduled noon pitch inspection for yesterday's doomed clash at Bloomfield Road.[LNB]Thankfully, the message seems to have come through with the 10am peek under the covers confirming the inevitable and saving fans a wasted journey and unnecessary expense.[LNB]Anyone who thought SOS would drift into obscurity after October's momentous High Court verdict ended the reign of Tom Hicks and George Gillett was mistaken.[LNB] The collective desire to get rid of the wretched American double act may have been the catalyst for the union's formation when 350 fans packed into The Sandon in Anfield in January 2008, but there was always a lot more to their work than simply protesting for regime change.[LNB]SOS are about supporters standing together to ensure their voice is heard as opposed to being abused or ignored as they were under Hicks and Gillett.[LNB]It's about holding those in charge to account for their actions and trying to improve the experience of following their beloved Reds. The battle to do that goes on.[LNB]'For those supporters who campaigned long and hard to get rid of Hicks and Gillett to finally see that come to fruition this year was special,' said SOS spokesman Jay McKenna.[LNB]'With them gone we were finally able to move on and start talking about football again. To be able to put all that behind us was a massive step for Liverpool supporters and for Liverpool Football Club itself.[LNB]'A lot of why we were formed was down to Hicks and Gillett. We began looking at the ownership of the club but then saw a lot more issues.[LNB]'We represent fans on issues of ticketing and travel - running coaches to improve the standard and value for supporters.[LNB]'We also campaign to ensure the Anfield community is involved. You have to look after the local area but Anfield as an area has been left to fall into neglect and we want to address that.'
