Representation

Our aim, as the Liverpool Supporters' Union, is to represent our members, our fellow Liverpool fans. There are a large number of issues that affect all of us, that directly involve Liverpool Football Club. What this Union is about, is listening to all those issues and concerns, and then approaching the club, and any other relevant parties, with a view to having our opinions listened to and acted upon.

Before we go to the Club, or to anyone else, we will listen to our members. We will be given direction by what we are told, and then we as a Committee, will represent our members best interests. So far, we have represented our members on a few issues. The most significant to date is our meeting with representatives of DIC, who have made it public knowledge that they are interested in purchasing Liverpool Football Club. The meeting was productive, and we were able to tell them who we are, and why we have been set up. The issue of Supporter Representation was discussed. This is something they are keen to look into, and have said they would be interested in any proposals we have.

Since then the SOS Management Committee have accepted a request from Liverpool FC Chief Executive, Rick Parry, to attend a meeting. SOS took the opportunity to explain to Mr Parry why the Union had been formed, and expressed deep concern, on behalf of its members, about the present ownership situation at the club. Mr Parry accepted and appreciated that SOS members were unhappy.

The Union also expressed concern regarding some of the recently implemented 'ticket allocation' initiatives which directly affect fans such as the 'Belong' membership scheme, the recently announced Thomas Cook graded ticket packages for Liverpool FC home games, and the issue of the new ground.  Mr Parry requested that any of these concerns be raised formally in writing detailing any specific issues.

Due to time constraints not all issues of concern were covered. As a result, a follow up meeting has been suggested in approximately six weeks time, where we hope to be able to raise further concerns and discuss these in more detail. A more in depth report of the first and any subsequent meetings will be communicated to all members as soon as possible.

Our position on the ownership of Liverpool Football Club has not changed and as the current situation sees the club moving further away from its longheld traditions, the Liverpool Supporters' Union is requesting that fans are not forgotten in the movement towards commercial competitiveness. We believe it is possible to compete in the commercial sense whilst still maintaining the traditions many fans hold dear. We want to see improved consultation with fans and we hope and believe a workable situation can be reached.

We are also representing members on a number of other issues such as Community Development, Regeneration and Ticketing which you can read about by following the links on the right hand side.

This is our chance, as fans, to stand together and speak with one voice, on the issues that we want to talk about.

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