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by **Igor Zidane** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:27 pm

If you are a member and you supplied a correct e-mail address then you will have received a survey by now. Check your spam folder as well if you can't see it.

by **Igor Zidane** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 2:38 pm

The Spirit of Shankly wish to inform members that there have been detailed discussions with Share Liverpool over the last six months regarding the progress that had been made by Share Liverpool in promoting a supporters' ownership scheme.

The discussions centred on the perception from our members (and supporters generally) that progress had stalled under the Share Liverpool scheme and that an opportunity was being lost which might not be available again for some time.

The Management Committee of the Spirit of Shankly reached the conclusion that a merger of the two organisations would be appropriate in order to use the momentum and resources that the Union had together with the expertise that undoubtedly existed within Share Liverpool.

The merger discussions reached a point where the Union put a formal proposal to Share Liverpool for merger and Share Liverpool met on 2nd June to consider the offer.

Unfortunately Share Liverpool have rejected a merger which has left the Union with no alternative but to put into place a contingency plan that we have been working on for some time.

This plan involves the creation and launch of a credit union scheme to collect payments from supporters to establish a fund for the purchase of a stake in the Club. It will allow for members to make monthly payments to reach the starting point of £500 per supporter.

This will be launched this summer.

In addition the best of the Share Liverpool proposals relating to the structure of how the scheme will work and the approach to wealthier supporters and commercial organisations will still take place except now there will be transparent progress. Members will see their funds safely secure and will be able to see the growth in the fund.

We would urge all those that made an initial pledge to Share Liverpool to fall in behind the Union with the promise of action, progress and the best effort that can be made for us to secure a preliminary stake in our Club.

We have put a more detailed explanation of the background to this decision on our website at http://www.spiritofshankly.com/supporter-ownership.html

Spirit of Shankly

by **stmichael** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:05 pm

You know it still pi$$es me off the coverage the SOS gets in comparison to the Green and Gold lot down the road. It's completely disproportionate.

by **Kharhaz** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:58 am

Igor Zidane wrote:In addition the best of the Share Liverpool proposals relating to the structure of how the scheme will work and the approach to wealthier supporters and commercial organisations will still take place except now there will be transparent progress. Members will see their funds safely secure and will be able to see the growth in the fund.

We would urge all those that made an initial pledge to Share Liverpool to fall in behind the Union with the promise of action, progress and the best effort that can be made for us to secure a preliminary stake in our Club.

In addition the best of the Share Liverpool proposals relating to the structure of how the scheme will work and the approach to wealthier supporters and commercial organisations will still take place except now there will be transparent progress. Members will see their funds safely secure and will be able to see the growth in the fund.

Does that mean, if the cash isnt accessed the members will get back all that they have donated?

We would urge all those that made an initial pledge to Share Liverpool to fall in behind the Union with the promise of action, progress and the best effort that can be made for us to secure a preliminary stake in our Club.

Or does this mean, the SOS will dip into the funds and you will get nothing back, but thanks for the support?

by **Igor Zidane** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 2:14 am

Kharhaz wrote:
Igor Zidane wrote:In addition the best of the Share Liverpool proposals relating to the structure of how the scheme will work and the approach to wealthier supporters and commercial organisations will still take place except now there will be transparent progress. Members will see their funds safely secure and will be able to see the growth in the fund.

We would urge all those that made an initial pledge to Share Liverpool to fall in behind the Union with the promise of action, progress and the best effort that can be made for us to secure a preliminary stake in our Club.

In addition the best of the Share Liverpool proposals relating to the structure of how the scheme will work and the approach to wealthier supporters and commercial organisations will still take place except now there will be transparent progress. Members will see their funds safely secure and will be able to see the growth in the fund.

Does that mean, if the cash isnt accessed the members will get back all that they have donated?

We would urge all those that made an initial pledge to Share Liverpool to fall in behind the Union with the promise of action, progress and the best effort that can be made for us to secure a preliminary stake in our Club.

Or does this mean, the SOS will dip into the funds and you will get nothing back, but thanks for the support?

Question one . Yes

Question two . No

by **Igor Zidane** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:24 pm

Here are the minutes from the recent EGM on Saturday 12th June.

http://www.spiritofshankly.com/news/12th-June-EGM-Minutes.html

Spirit of Shankly

by **NANNY RED** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:52 pm

Igor Zidane wrote:Here are the minutes from the recent EGM on Saturday 12th June.

http://www.spiritofshankly.com/news/12th-June-EGM-Minutes.html

Spirit of Shankly

I wish they had a London group Igor , its hard for me to get up there for every meeting , and im sure there must be quite a few down here who would attend an all, shame really

by **fred1976** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:35 pm

Hicks and Gillett out NOW!!!!!!!!

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by **fivecups** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 4:29 pm

Positive news from SOS. I think it's essential that they work with Share Liverpool if supporter ownership is to become a reality:

In the last month both Spirit of Shankly and ShareLiverpoolFC have had a significant number of approaches urging both organisations to work harder for a more formal arrangement between them.

Both organisations want to reassure their members and registrants that they entirely share the view that supporters' organisations need to work together in order to secure fan ownership of our club.

Spirit of Shankly and ShareLiverpoolFC have worked hard over the last few months, and particularly the last few weeks, to formalise the combined work of both organisations toward this shared objective.

There were some difficulties in developing the structure of a merged organisation but both organisations remain totally committed to working towards the same goal and have never lost sight of this fact during the dialogue.

We are pleased to say that the discussions that have been continuing have resulted in the issues between the organisations being largely resolved.

Both organisations are currently finalising the details of how a unified organisation to deliver fan ownership will work. We would hope to be able to make a formal announcement within the next couple of weeks about this, but it is reassuring that we can now look forward to coordinated supporters' ownership being pursued in tandem by both Spirit of Shankly and ShareLiverpoolFC.

by **freundfire** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 10:47 am

this information has been very useful to me... There were many things I didn´t know, so thank you for that..

by **Igor Zidane** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 3:38 pm

Spirit Of Shankly and ShareLiverpoolFC - Formal Agreement
Friday 23rd July 2010

Spirit Of Shankly and ShareLiverpoolFC - Formal Agreement

Spirit Of Shankly, the Liverpool Supporters Union, and ShareLiverpoolFC are pleased to announce that we have reached a formal agreement that allows us to push forward as one unified force for supporter ownership of our club. We have already been working closely together for some time but recognise the need for a unified organisation to successfully pursue this goal.

Recent discussions have led to an agreement about how we can work together for the benefit of all supporters. This will see ShareLiverpoolFC re-branded as Spirit Of Shankly – ShareLiverpoolFC (SOS-SL), bringing together the combined resources of both organisations to work on the issue of supporter ownership. By working as one we will be much more effective in achieving that goal.

Using the strengths and attributes of both Spirit Of Shankly and ShareLiverpoolFC, along with the supporters who back them, we will:

· Continue to develop the model of supporter ownership

· Work to secure the funds necessary to acquire supporter ownership of the club, through direct share purchases and the Spirit Of Shankly Credit Union

· Oversee the launch of the share issue to raise these funds

· Promote the issue of supporter ownership through high quality, consistent communications.

· Represent 50,000 (and rising) Liverpool fans on this issue, providing a unified voice that cannot be disregarded

SOS-SL will retain ShareLiverpoolFC’s constitutional status as an investment vehicle through which shares can be purchased to take a stake in LFC and will, like the soon to be launched Credit Union, have its own Management Committee. This will comprise members from the current Board of ShareLiverpoolFC and representatives from Spirit Of Shankly. In order to bring greater unity to the supporter ownership campaign SOS-SL will be represented, alongside the Credit Union, on the Spirit Of Shankly Management Committee, enabling us to build one unified campaign.

Working together is clearly the best result for all of us. By combining forces on this issue we are creating a massive organisation of LFC supporters in pursuit of a shared aim. Every single one of us, speaking with one voice, letting everyone know that this is our Club, not only emotionally but financially too. We have to build on the momentum we have now, grow and become stronger, to become truly representative of the entire fan base.

Then as one, working together, speaking together, let's become proper custodians. Let's take back our football club.

Spirit Of Shankly Management Committee & ShareLiverpoolFC Board

by **RED BEERGOGGLES** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 3:46 pm

Igor Zidane wrote:Spirit Of Shankly and ShareLiverpoolFC - Formal Agreement
Friday 23rd July 2010

Spirit Of Shankly and ShareLiverpoolFC - Formal Agreement

Spirit Of Shankly, the Liverpool Supporters Union, and ShareLiverpoolFC are pleased to announce that we have reached a formal agreement that allows us to push forward as one unified force for supporter ownership of our club. We have already been working closely together for some time but recognise the need for a unified organisation to successfully pursue this goal.

Recent discussions have led to an agreement about how we can work together for the benefit of all supporters. This will see ShareLiverpoolFC re-branded as Spirit Of Shankly – ShareLiverpoolFC (SOS-SL), bringing together the combined resources of both organisations to work on the issue of supporter ownership. By working as one we will be much more effective in achieving that goal.

Using the strengths and attributes of both Spirit Of Shankly and ShareLiverpoolFC, along with the supporters who back them, we will:

· Continue to develop the model of supporter ownership

· Work to secure the funds necessary to acquire supporter ownership of the club, through direct share purchases and the Spirit Of Shankly Credit Union

· Oversee the launch of the share issue to raise these funds

· Promote the issue of supporter ownership through high quality, consistent communications.

· Represent 50,000 (and rising) Liverpool fans on this issue, providing a unified voice that cannot be disregarded

SOS-SL will retain ShareLiverpoolFC’s constitutional status as an investment vehicle through which shares can be purchased to take a stake in LFC and will, like the soon to be launched Credit Union, have its own Management Committee. This will comprise members from the current Board of ShareLiverpoolFC and representatives from Spirit Of Shankly. In order to bring greater unity to the supporter ownership campaign SOS-SL will be represented, alongside the Credit Union, on the Spirit Of Shankly Management Committee, enabling us to build one unified campaign.

Working together is clearly the best result for all of us. By combining forces on this issue we are creating a massive organisation of LFC supporters in pursuit of a shared aim. Every single one of us, speaking with one voice, letting everyone know that this is our Club, not only emotionally but financially too. We have to build on the momentum we have now, grow and become stronger, to become truly representative of the entire fan base.

Then as one, working together, speaking together, let's become proper custodians. Let's take back our football club.

Spirit Of Shankly Management Committee & ShareLiverpoolFC Board

Brilliant news made up both parties have agreed in principle to come together on this .... it was the only thing holding us back from this Idea gathering momentum
absolutely delighted this is finally coming to fruition

by **NANNY RED** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:30 pm

Brilliant just brilliant news , just shows you what 200 divvies can achieve from the pub:;):

by **daveyw** » Mon Aug 02, 2010 6:50 am

A Lleading Chinese businessman is in the hunt to buy Liverpool FC.
Kenny Huang, the chief executive of Chinese sports investment company QSL, is believed to have lodged a major bid to take over the Reds several days ago.

Read more here am not sure if its true !

http://www.insideliverpool.com/index.p....emid=56

by **Rush Job** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:05 am

NANNY RED wrote:Brilliant just brilliant news , just shows you what 200 divvies can achieve from the pub:;):

It will be interesting to see if any of our potential suitors involve the fans in some way, it would be a smart move rather than speaking to us through bullsheite media rhetoric.

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