"mitu10, did you even read the article? it clearly says international supporters will be represented by 2 fans on the board. And this is a fantastic step in the right direction. this sort of initiative is exactly what the best fans in the world deserve :)"
"Good. Now can we sign some players now please. Tired of seeing us after Suarez/Young all week waiting for confirmation and then nothing. I dont think we'll get them personally."
"I like it. Biggest complaint in the past was no connection between fans and the club. They've listened and that problem is being solved. Have to say though, forking out some cash for Suarez would seal the deal in terms of our respect for the owners. I appreciate where they're coming from though. I'm pleased!"
"while we are waiting for trasfers this news is refreshing...i can't remember that other club in PL is cooperating with their fans so close...one promise is deliver,thanks FSG "
"Fantastic idea. BUT. Why is Ian Ayre on the panel? He came out with some absolute garbage the other week saying that the discontent of 99.99% of LFC fans towards Hodgson had nothing to do with Hodgson being removed as manager. He comes across as someone who is very patronising towards genuine LFC fans...and he is the last link to the despised Hicks and Gillette regime. "
"breedo23..good points - you can be fairly sure that if Ian Ayre is sat on the selection panel then he will likely find a way to block any involvement with the Spirit of Shankly...after all...SOS were heavily involved in campaigning against H and G and Ayre is the last big link remaining from their ill-ed tenure as 'owners'."
"Good that the fans are being listened to, as it's our club, and different catergory of fans are listened to, locals, uk, non uk, season ticket, members etc...
If anyone who's clearly not read the article makes an application, it shouldn't be considered."
"Dalglishscores Needed as it would give King Kenny coming back a big lift with signing him!!! Plus would be the sort of signing the fans have been crying out for since the last time we spent like this on a good player F.Torres!!! JUST HOPE IT GETS DONE SOON!! BUT LIKE THE WAY NESV ARE DEALING WITH OUR GREAT CLUB!! YNWA DALGLISHSCORES"
"I read somewhere there was an away game this weekend and that LFC is 4 points out of relegation.
Thats crazy, otherwise it would be mentioned on the website.
"
"Excellent! Fantastic! May not be able to please every fan but U R trying. Our voice will be heard & valued. Best way to please fans is to have the best players at LFC, sadly that means paying money to improve our squad. These days you need a minimum of 6 players worth 30 Million+ to win tles. I'm in Africa & would like to be considered. Hope I make the committe."
"I think this is fantastic opportunity for the fans.
Anyone who states that FSG/NESV and the business side of Anfield do not listen to the club's supporters need their heads looking at.
Thanks John, Tom and co."
"Well done owners. I'm really proud to have you guys as the owners of this great club. There's so much optimism and we are definitely moving in the right direction. YNWA"
"I reckon the Suarez deal is as good as done. Just a question of details. If they are listening to us they'd realise that the club needs a big signing. Maybe they're gonna announce 3 big signings in one go? Suarez, Elia/turan, and Warn.... Who knows...."
"I'm so worn out looking at all this latest news bull****. I can't stand it any more. Please.... Suarez, and a couple of surprise signings that will help me look forward to the next game. Kenny, You're a true Legend. Can't wait to see pictures of you directing Suarez."
"Great to hear this.
As for those wanting Suarez to be at LFC,
my gut is telling me this won't happen. The clubs are too far apart on money.
It would be great if it happens, but don't hold your breath."
"I can't find the words to describe how I feel about this idea,this is fantastic,wish I could be part of it but I don't live in England,what a pity.1000% behind this, watch others will follow. "
"bwintexas - are you located in the Lone Star state? If so, maybe you can pay Waldorf and Statler a visit and give them a clip round the ear from all of us LFC fans this side of the pond..."
"if any1 had doubts about NESV they must evaporate away with this news. Thank you martin, ian and christian for truly lookin out for the club last october! Shanks wud be proud. all de best from dublin"
" We do have a good LFC supporters club here. The reason for my rants is that if LFC is relegated they are as good as gone from Fox Soccer Channel, ESPN, GOL, and the other spanish language channels.
So with all due respect to king kenny and nastalgia, LFC needs to win and win now!!!
Otherwise I go on loan to Arsenal for a year."
"bwintexas - I hear what you're saying...and we all have our own opinions and have gone through agonies following LFC in the past few years....altho I simply couldn't condone switching clubs at all (let alone just because you can't get to watch LFC on TV!)...contd"
"bwin - contd - I would just say to you that some on here perhaps don't realise that beneath the media-friendly exterior and positive rallying calls Kenny is presenting...he is a 100% WINNER and does not put up with fools or losers at any level...behind the scenes, believe me, he will, if given the time - and it WILL take time - turn LFC aroound 100% back to winning ways. contd"
"bwin - contd - It's upto you if you want to jump ship for a short term success 'fix'...if you stick around and Kenny is given time he deserves and needs...he will be the man to take LFC right back to the top and knock Slur Alex off his f#ckin perch (assuming he does win le 19 this year...which is no foregone conclusion...)contd"
"bwintex - contd - I for one want to witness LFC rising from the ashes of the Hicks and Gillette disaster and the terrible reign of Roy (and final dog months of Rafa)like a phoenix and smashing all opposition to smithereens once again. YNWA"
"These guys from NESV certainly mean business in getting their house in order. They've started from the top and now are heading in the direction of the fans. They've always said they have a lot of respect for the fan base and what a way for them to get to know us from the "horses mouth". It will go a long way towards public relations in and out of LFC and success for LFC as a club and a business."
""It's upto you if you want to jump ship for a short term success 'fix'"
no jumping ship, I like to follow Barca and Inter, but its nice to stay connected via TV, (cant get to too many games)."
"Fantastic idea, I firmly believe Liverpool fans are ast the most knowledgeable in the world and deserve their views and ideas to be heard. The selection panel is superb each with important links to our great club. I feel more positive about the future than I have done for a number of years, well done to all involved. Come on King Kenny."
"Sounds great! I would like to see 3 more members, plus 1 from each: Anfield, Merseyside and UK) despite the fact that I am not from UK at all ( 2 "international" memebrs are already there). I would prefer LFC to keep "local" as well as global character. A great part of my support lies in the fact that it is the English club and exactly from Liverpool!"
"DalglishScores - yeah y're right. Then again he's only one of seven - and Sheila Grant will give him a run for his money! Seriously considering nominating myself for the out-of-towners category…"
"bwin - no probs...keep the faith! With ex-Barca men Rodolfo Borrell and Pep Segura coaching pass and move to the academy...and Dalglish stating just the other day he wants to bring attacking pass and move as LFC used to play, back to Anfield, I'd say we'll be matching Barca for entertainment and success within the next two seasons. YNWA"
"DalglishScores - Ian Ayre was pretty much the only good thing resulting from H&G's reign of incompetence. He's made a huge difference to income, so I don't think we can tar him with the same brush."
"Excellent initiative =) It just goes to show how our club values its fanbase, local, British and worldwide. Give us Suarez, Honda and Coentrao and we'll be back to the dominant force we were the last time King Kenny was the boss."
"not sure about this..i think the power might go to some peoples heads and cause problems within supporters groups but if it happens i think the club should say what they want from supporters aswell and hopefully the representatives don't just ask how much money is going to be invested."
"great initiative nesv. You guys certainly have vision. Rogan Taylor gets my vote for the committee. Now all we ask is to see the colour of your cash in the transfer window."
"Great news. Now with this & KING KENNY back, we can now start to get back where we belong. Finally theres light at the end of this very dark tunnel we've been in for the last 20 years."
"Fantastic news, a good move by the owners (even if it is just to try and win us over). I'm sure this appointment will be a part of LFC future history no-matter who is in ownership."
"The support groups list is too politically correct. Why is there a need for a separate LGBT group. Can't they be just part of all the other groups. I cannot see what purpose it will serve.
I would rather like a group for the Hillsborough families."
"The support groups list is too politically correct. Why is there a need for a separate LGBT group. Can't they be just part of all the other groups. I cannot see what purpose it will serve.
I would rather like a group for the Hillsborough families."
"Just reading about this GREAT IDEA . Some one was asking about international fan, and i now its says that they will have two. But i would like to now how that is going to work if the meetings are held at Anfeild four times a year, need more information for international supporters please. LIKe the idea just saying can we have more ifo on how it will work for international supporters"
"This appears to be a long overdue vehicle to allow supporters a voice in matters of concern to them relative to suppoting LFC.
All too often we hear fans complaining that the club "takes no notice of their views" and whilst some of the issues they cite may be deemed frivolous it seems to me to be a positive step towards helping them feel valued and not just cash cows to be milked."
"wow wow wow!this is my first time of posting a comment on LFC message board. hello fellow KOPS.
i believe we can win laurels and compete in all competitions with more signings of suarez's.YNWA"
"i think 2 fans to represent international fans is somehow not too considerate going by the growing number of fans out there. most especially Africa and Nigeria. we need to be heard.YNWA "
"Good Idea. Maybe this is the place to say KEEP AQUILANI!!!!! Top 5 players on the team are in this order.
1.) Stevie G.
2.) Suarez
3.) Aquilani
4.) Reina
5.) Carragher
"
"And now in 2013 your committee has changed, this will create vacancies as you have promoted from within. Can I apply to join? Or are you a closed shop?"
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