Supporters could be given a greater voice at Anfield as the owners feel the backlash from the failed and unpopular breakaway attempts
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group have met with Reds supporters to discuss a potential reconstitution of the club’s board, as well as the fallout from the failed Super League plot.
Billy Hogan, the Reds’ chief executive, spoke with Spirit of Shankly, the Liverpool supporters’ union, on Tuesday, with the initial consultation described as “positive”. A further meeting is expected to be scheduled in the next week, with Liverpool left to consider four detailed proposals from SOS.
FSG had agreed to consult with supporters as they seek to rebuild trust following the club’s role in the doomed Super League project.
John W Henry, the prinicipal owner, was forced to apologise for that after a series of demonstrations outside Anfield and at the Reds’ Premier League game at Leeds, and there is an acceptance within FSG that steps need to be taken to repair relations with fans.
Spirit of Shankly released a statement on Tuesday evening confirming they had met with Hogan and other Liverpool representatives.
The meeting took place at Anfield and is understood to have lasted a little under two hours, with four members of SOS present.
They confirmed that they had requested a reconstitution of Liverpool’s board which would allow for “effective, elected and accountable fan representation” in relation to issues which impact supporters and the Anfield community.
