Here's the questions that were put yesterday at the last Supporter Committee Meeting - it was a bit rushed and the ones without a star have to be answered in writing and won't be on the minutes - these are the issues (among others BNB has to pick up):
*1/ What is the timeframe on a decision on the ARE development are we now looking at and why has there been no meeting on potential fan funding as discussed at the meeting last year?
*2/ Safe Standing
A) Who is the person(s) within the club responsible for the decision making process on this?
B) Do the club consult any external parties on this subject?
C) The Spirit of Shankly have research and an on-going project among members about this issue – the Club were asked to offer a view and to input into the debate – does it intend to? And if not why not?
*3/ At the West Brom match a minutes applause took place which was described to ‘celebrate’ the inquest verdicts – from representations made by supporters, many if not most, match going supporters were uncomfortable with this and felt that the usual minute’s silence to remember the victims and survivors is far more appropriate – can the Club consult more widely on this issue before next year’s anniversary?
*4/ Could the owners supply a ‘mission statement’ about the aims and objectives for FSG’s ownership of LFC and also a ‘mission statement’ for the aims and objectives for Liverpool Football Club?
*5/ Is it possible to set up a "get to know you" meeting with the new CEO as soon as possible after the May meeting?
*6/ Why was the SC effectively put in limbo after the last meeting: -
a/ No updates on anniversary celebrations.
b/ Last minute cancellation of meetings.
c/ Not advised of the phasing of the Anfield Forever walkway.
d/ No prior notification of the Lower Main move back of one row to accommodate the players/coaches seating requirements affecting 500.
e/ No updates on fan engagement work of Populus
f/ Meetings promised not being arranged
*7/ Why are LFC not following EFC in paying or insisting upon the accredited living wage to all employed LFC staff either contracted in or directly employed?
*8/ The cost of LFC tour ticket prices in Australia were $25 in 2013 but are going to be $80 for 2017 – why?
*9/ In July the club are trialling the disabled members sales online as they have created software that will allow fans to purchase tickets including one personal assistant. When this is extended to away ticket sales can disabled fans have their own separate sale day to purchase the tickets as the system currently struggles with able-bodied sales?
*10/ Liverpool FC have supported Liverpool Pride since 2012, which has had a phenomenal impact in raising awareness, providing solidarity and communicating key messages on anti homophobia/biphobia/transphobia issues. Will the club revitalise its presence at Liverpool Pride this year as there is a perception that the club's support has lessened since 2012?
*11/ Will the Club extend the very welcome and successful local £9 sales to a further 500 tickets next season – making a total of 1000 seats per game?
12/ Has there been any progress on naming rights for the Main Stand as nothing has happened in the last 18 months?
13/ Is it possible for the committee to see a breakdown between Players and Admin Wages in summary, as there seems to have been a disproportionate increase in staff off the pitch? Will there be a proportionate increase in the resource dedicated to the playing staff over the summer?
14/ Can Tours of Anfield on the 15th April each year be cancelled out of respect bearing in mind that there will be many trying to pay their quiet respects at the ground on that day and do not need to be disrupted by tours of the ground?
15/ There is a suggestion that the tours of the ground are changing removing the guided stadium tours towards something called "free flow' self guided tours with headsets – this is not great for much younger visitors – what is the reason behind this?
16/ Can the details of the members’ ticket sales criteria and sale dates be announced earlier? It is necessary for some to arrange to take time off work etc. to be able to get online.
17/ What is the club doing to engage with young disabled fans? The website says there is training but when an enquiry was made about this the reply was that it was not happening.
**18/ The disabled fans photo wall within Main Stand hasn't been placed yet even though all images have been submitted – when will it?
19/ What is the progress on the possible sensory room?
20/ Members’ Sales -
What will be the dates of these?
What will be the cut-off number of games for the first sale?
Will there be any changes in the members’ sales for next season?
Is there any update to action tracker number 5.4?
21/ Season ticket holders -
Given the late notice for the STH's affected by the disabled bay moves and coaching staff requirement for an extra row are there any other changes in the pipeline which affects next season either before or during it ?
How many people are currently on the waiting list and how many of these people are likely to receive a ST in the summer based on the renewal rates to date?
22/ Hospitality
Are there any plans to allow fans to utilise the "unused" seats in the middle tier given the attendance is usually 500 short of the 54,000 capacity?
23/ In 2008-9 Liverpool FC supported the short film Colour Blind, an antiracism piece featuring Lenny Henry, this was broadcast on LFC TV and is used by the Anthony Walker Foundation in its excellent education work. Would the club be interested in supporting an anti-homophobia short film in conjunction with local LGBT charities?
**24/ At recent matches against Chelsea, some fans repeatedly chanted "Chelsea rent boys", this was even audible on the BT broadcast of the last match. Many LGBT fans have been in contact to complain about this homophobic chanting. What action will the club take to prevent repetition of this?
25/ Wheelchair using corporate supporters in the new Main Stand are facing some difficulties in getting to the hospitality arrangements at half-time. Will the club look into this and ensure that these supporters can access the hospitality that they have paid for?
26/ Former Players Graves; There is an external initiative with the goal of ensuring all former Liverpool players who have passed away have an appropriately suitable and well maintained headstone. Could the club allocate some resource to this?
27/ Formerly in times of lesser supporters clubs, the club would at times send a current or ex player to OLSC meetings. Could this be looked at again - OLSCs would feel that this would reward their efforts and hard work. Could the club allocate some resource and consider working with localised OLSCs to achieve this?
28/ Are those limited number of people who were on 19 credits and missed out on a Bournemouth ticket going to get the credit reinstated due to the fact that the allocation was so low and the Club felt compelled to give some limited hospitality ticket holders priority to them (despite them not having the correct credit history)?
29/ On the basis that we will have European football next season and the new Main Stand in place – is it likely that those usually displaced from their Season Ticket seats in the Centenary Stand (and other places) will not be moved to the Main Stand as the facilities in the Main Stand will be better now and presumably UEFA will want to take advantage of that?
