Well Done S.O.S - SOS Billboards in Liverpool

This ones on Prescot Road

Yiiieeerrrrrrrsssss!!!!!! Get in!!

Where about on Prescot Road mate?

Good stuff!

Should be plastered all over Liverpool.

I like it, nice one.

That is bloody brilliant! Very nicely done.

I echo the title of this thread...Well done SOS, brilliant work. 

That is f***in superb.

Reckon we can get them to knock a few '15 Years' ones out?

Where's that on Prescot Road Ken? 

The one at the top I put on is facing The Premier pub, by Green Lane

Just saw this on Facebook.

Brilliant.

Well done SOS, I look forward to seeing more of these soon.

more fine work done by the s.o.s. just poped down to have a look BOSS

Great stuff, lets hope the driver takes them on a detour next time they come to Anfield for their own private viewing.

There will be more.

Great stuff S.O.S, plaster them all over the town.

There will be more.

There will be indeed.

Should be plastered all over Liverpool.

They will be.

Brilliant stuff SOS! Loving it.

Keep us posted with more photos as they go up.

I don't want to be critical - but wouldn't these be better in Texas' High Street?

I'd imagine most Liverpool fans who see that poster already know the score with Tom and George.

Just a thought.

Some how that should be projected on the kop wall!

Some how that should be projected on the kop wall!

LFC would never allow that in a million years.

LFC would never allow that in a million years.

I mean on the outside wall of the kop,get the projector set up on the chip shop roof.

I mean on the outside wall of the kop,get the projector set up on the chip shop roof.

They'd get the rozzers out.

Better give BANKSY a ring! anyone got his number?

I don't want to be critical - but wouldn't these be better in Texas' High Street?

I'd imagine most Liverpool fans who see that poster already know the score with Tom and George.

Just a thought.

Why, its amazing how many people don't understand tom and George in this city, USA or Texas have no interest in soccer nevermind these two cowboys.

I wonder what a full page advert in the Echo would cost?

I'd imagine most Liverpool fans who see that poster already know the score with Tom and George.

It's one thing knowing the score about Tom and George. It's another thing choosing between sitting there on the Cabbage wall having a pint whilst fellow reds get off their arse and try do something about tom and george. As you well know (another boss day that was).

Unfortunately, there's too many reds who are happy to sit there and talk about things rather than act. Rather than getting up and making a difference in whatever way possible.

Reckon some people need it starring them in the face to remind them be honest.

Well is made the Echo



http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2010/03/03/liverpool-fans-take-anti-gillett-and-hicks-campaign-to-billboards-100252-25949928/


Liverpool fans take anti-Gillett and Hicks campaign to billboards
Mar 3 2010 by Luke Traynor, Liverpool Echo
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Liverpool fans take anti-Gillett and Hicks campaign to billboards
LIVERPOOL FC fans campaigning against the club’s American owners have taken their protest to the streets.

A number of billboards have sprung up on major routes into the city, calling for the resignation of Tom Hicks and George Gillett.

The posters, the brainchild of supporters union Spirit Of Shankly (SOS), are emblazoned with the message: “Tom and George, Debt, Lies, Cowboys. Not welcome here.”

Around five are thought to have been rolled out so far, with another five expected to complete a total of 10.

They are located prominently in Prescot Road, at its junction with Green Lane; Vauxhall Road, in Kirkdale; and Derby Road, near Sandhills Lane.

One is set to be erected at Lime Street station taxi rank, with another predicted for Queen Square bus station in coming days.

SOS spokesman Jay McKenna said: “The message is to remind people Hicks and Gillett are not welcome here.

“It educates about what we think they are doing to our club and the feedback so far is very positive.”

The group also moved to end growing speculation that a joint Liverpool and Manchester United fan protest could take place outside Old Trafford when the teams meet on March 21.

A recent report in a Manchester newspaper suggested supporters were seriously considering joining forces and had held secret meetings to protest against their respective American owners, and their tactics of saddling both clubs with debt.

The matter was discussed at last weekend’s SOS AGM, during which the matter was unequivocally ruled out.

The SOS spokesman added: “There will be no joint protest. It is not something which would be workable.

“We will be discussing ways of moving forward and how we can stand together.”

Considering the hostile rivalry which still exists between both clubs, the idea immediately prompted raised eyebrows among fans.

But due to the animosity between supporters, and despite some reports to the contrary, the issue has never been seriously entertained.

Liverpool fans are likely to attend a Football Supporters Federation event in London tomorrow entitled Sit Down, Shut Up: Are Football Supporters Discriminated Against

A recent report in a Manchester newspaper suggested supporters were seriously considering joining forces and had held secret meetings to protest against their respective American owners, and their tactics of saddling both clubs with debt.

Panic stations at Old Trafford. Surely things will never get so bad as to warrent standing shoulder to shoulder with a manc.... shudders at the thought that we're not as far off as I might hope
Oh and well done S.O.S.

No. Union made a statement on Sunday

Getting coverage on SSN this is.

Getting coverage on SSN this is.

Just seen that 

Made up its being covered by the media.

Fisrt off - well done!!! Superb stuff...

USA or Texas have no interest in soccer nevermind these two cowboys.

I agree - in Texas no one cares about the plight of LFC - however this would be amazing!

http://bigredbusads.net/

Its called big red bus adds - they have an old routemaster they drive around Dallas Texas, they could put the add on the side and get it to follow them for a few days (might have to take off the cowboys bit, that might not go down to well with the locals!) - I would definatly chip in if for this!!! Prices start at $399...

Thanks Passport mate, I'll pass that info on to the committee.

Brilliant, do you think if we email them pictures of these, they will give the same response that Hicks Jnr did

Billboards:

Fans in Liverpool use billboards to bash Tom Hicks

For those worried that owner Tom Hicks is having too much fun with his acquisition of Liverpool FC to focus on the Dallas Stars and Texas Rangers, think again. Hicks' reception from fans of the Reds still isn't so rosy.

As yet another reminder of that fact, billboards were recently erected in England's Merseyside city so that Liverpool fans could see what they're missing, from the Spirit of Shankly Liverpool Supporters Group.

Tom is our own Tom Hicks, and George is his ownership partner George Gillett.

Information on what the words represent can be found on their Web site.

In Dallas news today. Check out the comments below the article as well.

http://starsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/03/fans-in-liverpool-use-billboards-to-bash.html

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2010/03/tom_hicks_gets_a_billboard_in.php

Here as well, looks like some good publicity over the pond as well! Brilliant!

In Dallas news today. Check out the comments below the article as well.

http://starsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/03/fans-in-liverpool-use-billboards-to-bash.html

Left my opinion on there too.

I urge anyone else to do the same on any articles you see. The more support we can build up the better.

Also, the 'Cowboys' reference isn't going down too well with the locals.

Posted by StarsRule @ 2:42 PM Wed, Mar 03, 2010
Well, well, I had heard that "Little Tommy Tucker" was not liked in the UK but, boy, they REALLY don't like him. Can't see that I blame them. He took something that was good and is turning it into a shambles, kind of like the money, (or lack thereof) situation here. The first thing on my Christmas list this year is that we get a new owner. Yes, I've heard about all the wonderful things he did to build the Stars but how much time has he spent with this investment. Why would anyone think he would go to another country to take care of another investment. He is a "wanna-be" Texas big shot, and to be that you have to be an owner of sport/s teams, or so he thinks. Tom, it is time to go bye-bye and PLEASEeeeeeeee take TURCO with you, IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!! I don't appreciate the taking of money, or withholding money, from these teams to pay his debts. They are HIS debts, so own up Tom. You knew what you were doing when you did it. Bye-bye again, Tom and Turco!

Glad to see Hicks is consistent anyway.
Destroying clubs wordwide

Yeah the cowboys upset one


Posted by Brandon B @ 10:18 PM Wed, Mar 03, 2010

What the heck do cowboys have to do with anything? Tom and George aren't cowboys by any means. Maybe we ought to put up billboards saying toothless limeys aren't welcome here.

H&G will be trembling in their boots

That is F***ing brilliant. If anything, it will promote their cause and maybe they will get a bit more media attention, thus leading to more pressure being put on the Cowboys.

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2010/03/tom_hicks_gets_a_billboard_in.php

Here as well, looks like some good publicity over the pond as well! Brilliant!

Wonder if knotty girl is Hicks juniour.

If they didn't like the 'cowboys' bit, shouldn't they have just clicked the 'objectionable' link?

Can we have an objectionable button?

Wonder if knotty girl is Hicks juniour.

He/she certainly reeks of the same old sh*t!

He/she certainly reeks of the same old sh*t!

Were you onto that as well mate? Haha. Definitely!

David Prentice: SOS warning which all Liverpool FC fans should heed

Mar 5 2010 by David Prentice, Liverpool Echo

SOS warning which all Liverpool fans should heed

DEBT. Lies. Cowboys. Whichever statement you analyse, The Spirit of Shankly posters which have sprung up around town this week ring uncomfortably true.

Cowboys? Well it was Texan Tom Hicks himself who proudly showed off his club crested cowboy boots.

Lies? It was pardner George who suggested: “We intend to have a shovel in the ground in 60 days” or claimed “This is not a takeover like the Glazer deal at Manchester United. There is no debt involved.”

Then there’s the biggest four letter word of the lot. Debt.

Liverpool are in alarming hock.

An official UEFA report published this week, The European Club Footballing Landscape, revealed that Premier League clubs owed more than the rest of Europe put together – and Liverpool and Manchester United make up more than 50 per cent of that debt.

That’s a serious, club breaking, Leeds United style debt mountain.

The Spirit of Shankly group is sometimes accused of being zealous, old-style Militants who’d start a fight in an empty room.

But their poster campaign is not just well intentioned, it’s justified, because it highlights a very real threat to the future well-being of Liverpool Football Club. And it’s time everyone took heed.

In 2004, 2005 and 2006 Liverpool’s end of year accounts showed debts of £14m, £15m and £26m.

In the first accounts posted after the American takeover, those debts instantly rocketed into ‘Oh my God’ territory. In 2007 Liverpool Football Club and parent company Kop Holdings owed £288m.

In 2008 it soared £385m into the red.

That startling figure reminded me of a conversation I’d had with that outstanding Anfield administrator Peter Robinson in what seemed like a quainter era, way back in 1988.

After a fixture foul-up left the Reds without a home game for a month, he told me: “We’ve had to approach our bank for an overdraft for the first time I can remember. It’s left us with cash flow problems and we’re in the red.”

That was an era when Liverpool’s financial results were of no real interest.

The club made money, gave it to the manager to spend and they won things.

But that was the good old days.

The way in which Tom Hicks and George Gillet bought Liverpool – “a leveraged buy-out” – means that the club now generates cash to pay off the loans they took to buy LFC.

The Americans have dramatically increased turnover at Anfield since they took over – since the Champions League win in 2005, turnover has increased by around 70per cent.

That’s a stunning improvement, but the major beneficiaries will not be Liverpool – but their owners.

The huge debt on the club means that annual interest payments, from a modest £2m in 2006, are now in the region of £44m.

Compare that figure to rivals for the Champions League spot Spurs, or neighbours Everton, who paid interest of roughly £4m in 2008.

It’s why qualification for the cash generator which is the Champions League is imperative.

If Liverpool don’t finish fourth, the Americans will simply have to sell up to a new owner, or start hawking off the family silver.

No doubt some Reds fans will read this article as scaremongering, accuse me of being a bitter Blue seeking to unsettle a proud football club.

Well sometimes the truth hurts.

Liverpool are in trouble – and the Spirit of Shankly poster campaign is trying to drive that message home.

The Spirit of Shankly group is sometimes accused of being zealous, old-style Militants who’d start a fight in an empty room.

And that's why I love them..!

On a serious note, getting column inches in the US is a big plus - proper egg on their dirty little faces... Taking the fight to them is just what we need to do..! Other people on here have been saying the Man Utd  force against the Glazers is more organised, and better at this kind of stuff - tosh...

We will get these two out...

Wonder if knotty girl is Hicks juniour.

Nope. It's Sam Allardyce.

Henrik,

The ShareLiverpool idea is nothing to do with SOS.  In fact it preceded SOS, and is an entirely separate venture. The fact you didn't know that informs me of your level of understanding.

I'm not an SOS member personally for my own reasons, but I appreciate some aspects of the work they have done.

Henrik,

The ShareLiverpool idea is nothing to do with SOS.  In fact it preceded SOS, and is an entirely separate venture. The fact you didn't know that informs me of your level of understanding.

I'm not an SOS member personally for my own reasons, but I appreciate some aspects of the work they have done.

SOS were connected to it as far as I understand

Henrik,

The ShareLiverpool idea is nothing to do with SOS.

SOS were connected to it as far as I understand

Come on fella.

They back the idea of the club being owned by fans.

But ShareLiverpool was out before SOS was formed, and as far as I know the two groups are not in bed with each other, so to speak.

All I can say is that it is better that SOS is there and at least trying to educate the large majority of our crowd who quite happily are letting us walk in to the abyss.  You can't fault their effort.

If it didn't exist - would we be better off?

Come on fella.

http://www.shareliverpoolfc.com/

Yeah I kind of read his post wrong but we wont mention that

They back the idea of the club being owned by fans.

But ShareLiverpool was out before SOS was formed, and as far as I know the two groups are not in bed with each other, so to speak.

All I can say is that it is better that SOS is there and at least trying to educate the large majority of our crowd who quite happily are letting us walk in to the abyss.  You can't fault their effort.

If it didn't exist - would we be better off?

You haven't even read my post.
My point was that they're not fit for the purpose of forcing the Yanks out - if they were, they would have offered something more substantial in the past 2 years (thats not to say that I resent them or think they are in any way sinister, just, as I put it - 'light-weight')

You haven't even read my post.
My point was that they're not fit for the purpose of forcing the Yanks out - if they were, they would have offered something more substantial in the past 2 years

I did read your post.

What's your alternative? 

It's up to the fanbase at large to decide whether they want to get rid of the yanks, and most of the match-going support are daydreaming themselves in to thinking everything's alright, and instead moaning about Dirk Kuyt, Lucas Leiva or Rafa Benitez when there are far far far bigger things wrong at Anfield.

I did read your post.

What's your alternative? 

It's up to the fanbase at large to decide whether they want to get rid of the yanks, and most of the match-going support are daydreaming themselves in to thinking everything's alright, and instead moaning about Dirk Kuyt, Lucas Leiva or Rafa Benitez when there are far far far bigger things wrong at Anfield.

My alternative would be something that would wake 'the fanbase at large' up - and given SOS's influence, I don't think they have been anywhere near as effective at this as they might have been.

Put it this way - if H&G were my evil corporate bosses making me work more hours for less pay, and SOS my union - I'd feel like joining a new union

Whats with the SOS hate? They've been doing all they can...what do you want them to do exactly?

Its not their fault we have so many whopper fans or are more than happy to turn a blind eye and blame Rafa for whats happening to our club instead of taking some time to take their heads out of their arses and learn whats actuallly going on.

It's up to the fanbase at large to decide whether they want to get rid of the yanks, and most of the match-going support are daydreaming themselves in to thinking everything's alright, and instead moaning about Dirk Kuyt, Lucas Leiva or Rafa Benitez

when there are far far far bigger things wrong at Anfield.

Exactly.

My alternative would be something that would wake 'the fanbase at large' up - and given SOS's influence, I don't think they have been anywhere near as effective at this as they might have been.

Put it this way - if H&G were my evil corporate bosses making me work more hours for less pay, and SOS my union - I'd feel like joining a new union

Well do something then. If you think you know all about the right way to do it, quit moaning and do it.

I don't want to be critical - but wouldn't these be better in Texas' High Street?
Just a thought.

Debbie  S.O.S.  Does Dallas.

My alternative would be something that would wake 'the fanbase at large' up - and given SOS's influence, I don't think they have been anywhere near as effective at this as they might have been.

Put it this way - if H&G were my evil corporate bosses making me work more hours for less pay, and SOS my union - I'd feel like joining a new union

Its because of the like of you, just take  look at yourself. apathy, fickle and opinion is self self self.

My alternative would be something that would wake 'the fanbase at large' up - and given SOS's influence, I don't think they have been anywhere near as effective at this as they might have been.

Put it this way - if H&G were my evil corporate bosses making me work more hours for less pay, and SOS my union - I'd feel like joining a new union

Ok smart arse since you are so disapointed with SOS's efforts so far why don't you start your own union, After all you seem to know all about the art of protesting, Or would that mean pulling your fingers out of your arse, Incidently do you actually know the meaning of the word Union....I quote..Anassociation, Alliance or confederation of individuals or groups for a common purpose...unquote, Something you are obviously devoid of my friend.

Its because of the like of you, just take  look at yourself. apathy, fickle and opinion is self self self.

It's simple slagging something off on the internet - I'd take him more serious if he gave solid ideas on what he would do to get the yanks out.

It's simple slagging something off on the internet - I'd take him more serious if he gave solid ideas on what he would do to get the yanks out.

as I've already said, I passed up the chance to get a season ticket this summer because of our situation and have not put a penny into the club for close to 2 years (I even resent watching LFCTV because of the advertising which it may or may not generate on the back of) - I also reject this notion that if I don't believe SOS are the force to deliver some killer blows to H&G that I should 'form my own union' - here's an idea, if you're unhappy with Gordon Brown, why don't you form your own government?
There is an unhealthy standard at times amongst some Liverpool fans which outlaws anyone going against the grain and offering an opinion (no matter how well formed) that deviates from the collective views of the majority - but hey, I can sleep easy knowing that if 3 years ago I was speaking out against the Yankee takeover  I'd have been in a similar minority

The essence of my point is that SOS have been functional for >2 years and IMHO have not done enough to make life uncomfortable for the Yanks - a hardly earth-shattering position

Fair F***ing play to SOS without them there there would be F**k all protests. They have put there own time and money into a universal cause, all Liverpool fans want them clowns out, SOS have done something about it.

I wonder how much money and time Henrik you've put into getting the owners out. Very easy for you to post messages on the internet about what you would or have done. These lads are doing it rather than talking about and fair play to them.

as I've already said, I passed up the chance to get a season ticket this summer because of our situation and have not put a penny into the club for close to 2 years (I even resent watching LFCTV because of the advertising which it may or may not generate on the back of)

Yes, because that helps.

What other earth-shattering things are you getting up to?

Yes, because that helps.

What other earth-shattering things are you getting up to?

at least he's making an effort Ross, don't be horrible

Not being funny but - surely the only thing putting no money into the club does is makes things worse financially?

Can you imagine if every Liverpool supporter decided to not go to any match or buy any merchandise.

The only reason I'm being like that is as a result of what he's said about S.O.S. Spec and plank in eyes springs to mind.

The essence of my point is that SOS have been functional for >2 years and IMHO have not done enough to make life uncomfortable for the Yanks - a hardly earth-shattering position

You are of course entitled to your opinions, but rest assured some of us have sacrificed a great deal more,to try and rid our club of H&G.Spirit of Shankly is our vehicle to protest against the ownership and we shall continue,but we can only succeed in the short-term if all fans take part in the activities,we would prefer to have 20,000 fans taking part each time .This would give us more media coverage and see more positive results in our attempts to rid our club of the current owners.I passed on my season ticket to my son many years ago, so I rarely get to see a live game at Anfield,but that doesn't stop me travelling down from Cumbria to take part in the protests,and futile that you may think that is,I will never give up regardless of how small my contribution is.

If most of these internet advisors would join the Union, join the meetings and hear their views, join the protests if called upon or even offer help for free as most of us do, we would be bigger, but half of them just moan and moan till its too late. go the games enjoy your match day experiances, thats all that counts to some people.

Just like to say this is absolutely superb work guys.  Not only is it reinforcing the s**t they have put us in around the city but it's even better that it's making the press in America. 

With regards to getting involved with SOS I'm not in a position financially to join or get to meetings or protests (I live in South Yorks) so for now all I can offer is support on the forum. 

Keep up the good work.

Just like to say this is absolutely superb work guys.  Not only is it reinforcing the s**t they have put us in around the city but it's even better that it's making the press in America.  

With regards to getting involved with SOS I'm not in a position financially to join or get to meetings or protests (I live in South Yorks) so for now all I can offer is support on the forum.  

Keep up the good work.

Are you on the facebook group Debs, you can keep up with news there, also ge first hand links to the SOS also.


http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&tid=1051536528646#!/spiritofshankly?ref=ts

Are you on the facebook group Debs, you can keep up with news there, also ge first hand links to the SOS also.


http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&tid=1051536528646#!/spiritofshankly?ref=ts

I'm not no I've always avoided using facebook to be honest but I can always make an exception for a good cause. 

No problem, don't join just for that.