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Nobody can have missed the incredible situation that has unfolded at Liverpool, for once all Newcastle fans were grateful that the pantomime season had at least temporarily moved away from its perpetual base on Tyneside. On a serious note though there is a clear problem with the model of football club ownership in England and just because on this occasion it is happening at another club, we all know it could just as easily be ourselves next. The reaction of Liverpool fans has generally been twofold; relief that Hicks and Gillett were on their way out but justifiable worries that they were once again heading into the unknown. Totally reliant on how one man sees the future of their football club and fans powerless to do anything if it turns out the new owner takes them down a route that isn’t in the best interests of the football club. The Spirit of Shankly-ShareLiverpoolFC group who have been actively campaigning for fan ownership at their club are now urging the new owner to look at the inclusion of fans within the club, with fans buying a stake to enable shared ownership. The Arsenal Supporters Trust have already launched their initiative with the active backing of their club, with Arsenal fans now able to buy £100 units to part own shares in Arsenal Football Club. If the new owner at Liverpool can have the foresight to see how allowing the fans to have shared ownership of the club is a positive step for all parties, then this would be a massive step forward in sorting out the mess that English football has allowed to happen.
The Newcastle United Supporters Trust wish the Spirit of Shankly-ShareLiverpoolFC group every success, this is the way forward for all football clubs and we are working towards it one day being our turn.
FANS UNITE
Newcastle Fans Back Liverpool Supporters In The Battle For A Stake In Their Club
Nobody can have missed the incredible situation that has unfolded at Liverpool, for once all Newcastle fans were grateful that the pantomime season had at least temporarily moved away from its perpetual base on Tyneside. On a serious note though there is a clear problem with the model of football club ownership in England and just because on this occasion it is happening at another club, we all know it could just as easily be ourselves next. The reaction of Liverpool fans has generally been twofold; relief that Hicks and Gillett were on their way out but justifiable worries that they were once again heading into the unknown. Totally reliant on how one man sees the future of their football club and fans powerless to do anything if it turns out the new owner takes them down a route that isn’t in the best interests of the football club. The Spirit of Shankley-ShareLiverpoolFC group who have been actively campaigning for fan ownership at their club are now urging the new owner to look at the inclusion of fans within the club, with fans buying a stake to enable shared ownership. The Arsenal Supporters Trust have already launched their initiative with the active backing of their club, with Arsenal fans now able to buy £100 units to part own shares in Arsenal Football Club. If the new owner at Liverpool can have the foresight to see how allowing the fans to have shared ownership of the club is a positive step for all parties, then this would be a massive step forward in sorting out the mess that English football has allowed to happen.
At NUST (Newcastle United Supporters Club) we wish the Spirit of Shankley-ShareLiverpoolFC group every success, this is the way forward for all football clubs and we all hope one day it will be our turn.
