That would be tantamount to punishing the players. It is not the players who are damaging this club it is Hicks and Gillette.
It would be fully known that any protest is directed towards the Owners. They know the situation the club is in. Rafa has made numerous public statements against the current ownership and the fact that they dont have the money needed to stay on top of the table. If the entire KOP was empty for a home match, that would make a HUGE STATEMENT. Not just in Liverpool, but through out the entire UK and would certainly be noticed by the EPL front office and the FA.
It would not hurt the Players. They know what the KOP is and what they represent. They know that any protest is not directed to the players but to H&G. They know that the fanbase is completely behind the players and coaching staff.
Just as the previous statements suggested. Hit them in the pocketbook.
The only way to hurt the ownership is take the game day money from the owners. Launch a media campaign, which is very easy in the day of the Internet, Twitter, fan forums, fan groups. If the entire KOP boycotted a game it would have a MASSIVE effect in the press and in the LFC boardroom. I dont think you guys give yourself enough credit. Look at the succesful boycotts towards, World Soccer Daily, the Sun Newspaper. World Soccer Daily lost all of their sponsors and made news around the world. The SUN paper is now a "Swear Word" in and around the UK. I live in Atlanta USA and know not to buy the SUN.
Their is no way to go to a match, pay for tickets, food and beer and "hurt" the ownership. Lets face facts/ The KOP is a very strong and influential force in the LFC business.
Every post on here said "We need to hurt them financially" or "We need to force H&G Out".. I agree.... But How? How can you do that by paying ticket money everyweek.
How would you do that when they continue collecting money from Tickets, Game Day revenue, Selling Home/Away Kits, CL money and TV rights. If it was my decision I would empty the KOP, place anti- H&G Banners in the empty spaces and rally outside the ground. You would receive MASSIVE press. All they see is the money. No matter how much you hate H&G they continue collecting gate and ticket sales, food sales, shirts, scarfs and any other money coming from the KOP on gameday.
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