by Ciggy » Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:55 pm
LIVERPOOL SUPPORTERS UNION
"The socialism I believe in is everyone working for each other, everyone having a share of the rewards. It's the way I see football, the way I see life" (Bill Shankly)
Where we are now : Well we've set up a working party that will meet shortly to discuss the issuing of a statement to the supporters on behalf of the group, tentatively titled 'The Sons Of Shankly ',. We have also agreed a strategy to conduct elections and the creation of formal committee to take the group forward . A meeting will be called within the next few weeks to allow all interested parties to attend and contribute to the creation of the new group.
In the interim , Nicky Allt has agreed to stand as chairman, Neil Atkinson as spokesperson, with Giulio Canneti, Andy Heaton and Alan Kayll filling all other administrative roles in the interim.
We intend to contact eveyone who expressed an interest in getting involved last night . Please bear with us, as the response last night far exceeded our wildest expectations, it could hardly have been more of a success, but we will get back to you as soon as we can .
The outcome of the meeting last night was that the fans stand united behind two aims :
* Firstly, the short term aim of getting Hicks and Gillett out of our club. Its not just about the debt; there's their lies, deceits and lack of respect for us. We hit them in pocket and we do so noisily but peacefully. We will start with a boycott of the club Shops - persuade people not to buy from official outlets; making LFC a less attractive financial proposition for G&H. We are also calling for a 15 minute post-game protest immediately after the final whistle after the Sunderland game. Stay in your seats and make your views known loudly.
* Secondly, the aim is to set the 'Sons Of Shankly ' group up as a subscription based trade-union style movement , similar to continental socio groups, based upon one-member one-vote principles which can stridently represent our interests, i.e. the interests of every Liverpool supporter.
We acknowledge we need mainstream support and that many supporters do not go on internet forums or websites. The support of these supporters are crucial to our goals. If we stand united and speak with one voice both of these goals are possible. It was acknowledged that any alternative to the current ownership will not be benign and that we'll need to stand together and voice our common goals not just for six weeks but for sixty years, not just with 400 but with 4 million. We can use the brand and its popularity against anyone who tries to exploit us.
"We see this the ''start'' not the end, after the re-package deal finally went through.
People will criticise, bemoan and be cynical to what we are trying to achieve, but we feel that Liverpool people are leaders, and only followers when a cause is right.
The clubs owners, at this moment in time, are simply not right.
They have made ''false'' promises, so now, as the ''true'' spirit of the club we aim to make ourselves heard."
Nicky Allt
There is no-one anywhere in the world at any stage who is any bigger or any better than this football club.
Kenny Dalglish 1/2/2011
REST IN PEACE PHIL, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
at the end of my post.
