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Liverpool fans voice concerns over potential minority share sale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:05 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Liverpool fans voice concerns over potential minority share sale

Summary

Liverpool fans are expressing apprehension about a proposed 30% minority share sale by Fenway Sports Group (FSG). The Spirit of Shankly (SOS) fan group is particularly skeptical, questioning the level of control and involvement the potential buyers will have in the club. The SOS previously campaigned against FSG's attempt to raise season ticket prices last year, successfully pushing for a reduction in the increase. Fan concerns center around the motives behind the consortium's interest and whether it prioritizes the club's values.

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•Liverpool fans uphold values tied to their working-class origins.
•SOS launched a previous campaign, 'Not a Pound in the Ground', against ticket price increases.
•Fans want clarity on the control the new investors might have if the sale occurs.
•Concerns about the intentions of the consortium emphasize potential 'trophy buying'.

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8:05 AMYahoo Sports — What do fans think of potential minority share sale?

What they're saying

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Liverpool fans consider the club to have a specific set of values, centred around its working-class roots. When FSG attempted to raise season ticket prices last season, fans' group Spirit of Shankly (SOS) launched a campaign called 'Not a Pound in the Ground'. It urged fans to buy food and drink from local businesses in the Anfield area rather than inside the stadium.
— Yahoo Sports

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