Dodge Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I just got this off redcafe.net which came from the daily telegraph From the Daily Telegraph: Liverpool fans form a club in their price range Supporters of Premier League giants Liverpool, many of whom are no longer able to afford to watch their heroes, have formed a breakaway club. AFC Liverpool are the latest 'fans' club to emerge following the successful launches of AFC Wimbledon in 2002 and FC United of Manchester three years later. AFC Liverpool, however, is distinct from the other two in so far as in Wimbledon's case the supporters were implacably opposed to the relocation of their club, and followers of Manchester United were implacably opposed to the purchase of the club by the Glazer family. In Liverpool's case it is primarily a question of money. The new club's spokesman Alun Parry explained: "This has nothing to do with the ownership issue, it's about affordability. I've been going to Anfield since the late Seventies when I was six years old. A season ticket in the Kop cost £45 in 1985, today it's £650, which I know is a lot cheaper than some other Premier League clubs, but in inflation terms Eighties prices should equate to £98 today. "We aren't blaming the club, we realise they have no choice, but the sad fact is that a whole community is being denied the opportunity to grow up in the 'match-going' culture. The average age of a Premier League supporter is now 43. At a recent game I spotted only two children, so kids who can't afford to go are forced to learn what it means to support a club from one source - television." AFC Liverpool will be run along the same lines as other supporter-owned clubs. Everyone can buy into it and get an equal vote. Like AFC Wimbledon and FC United, the new club will be a non-profit organisation. Parry said: "Far from wishing to be estranged from the club, we are hoping that Liverpool will look upon us as a little brother." So far AFC Liverpool have acquired more than 200 members, however up to 1,000 emails have been received supporting the idea. The club have applied to the Vodkat North West Counties League Division Two to enter a team for the start of the 2008-09 season. Last week AFC Liverpool released an advert seeking a manager for the new non-League club, applications for which will close on March 31. They have also put out a call for players and, according to Parry, there has been a huge response. "We are planning to launch a youth system with FA qualified coaches which will be of benefit to the community and to further the aims of AFC Liverpool," he said. There are plenty of non-League clubs in the North West who would dearly love the extra revenue but as Parry explained: "By creating a team with an explicit LFC identity it gives us a club that we can collectively own and have a reason to support. "If there are any ex-Reds out there who would like to manage us or play for us, we would be delighted." Thoughts anyone? Bet FC United could thrash AFC Liverpool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Some interesting points. Extremely sad that kids are being priced out of going to games, average age 43 is tragic. I think it's well intentioned but I don't really see it working, if people wanted to watch a "junior" version of their club they could just watch the reserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomness Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 so are these the bastard bastard sons of anfield? btw check this out from yesterday's Mirror: Devotees of the People's Front Of Judea scene in Monty Python's Life Of Brian will enjoy this tale from the frontline of Liverpool supporters' battle to depose unpopular American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett. It seems one protest group gave themselves the name Sons Of Shankly - until female members objected. So they dubbed themselves Sons And Daughters Of Shankly - until someone pointed out that spelled SADOS. Their new name is Spirit Of Shankly. For now, at least. The Judean People's Front? Splitters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 ive fucking applied to be a player LMAO for the fun of it ofcourse. need a route back to footy and there lookin for players so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Berno Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 We should make one TT FC Am in right back btw boss defender me. Not good enough for the acadamy apparently. Louis can be the manager!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomness Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 i've already posted this on the everton facebook group but.. You know that one club one city one name banner..... ohh the hilarity. thats why i'm glad KEIOC have not tried to make a breakaway team. Compare our Fans To Liverpool's by taking one from the farm's cup final remix "All together now..... For Everton <forever>" will liverpool fc be kicked out of anfield and replaced with afc liverpool? best get some new derby chants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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