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Liverpool FC and the supporters union, Spirit of Shankly, have struck a legally binding agreement on the creation of a new supporters board.  Here, SOS chair Joe Blott explains how the deal was agreed, what it involves, and who will be on the newly-created supporters board.

 We speak to Liverpool's head of nutrition, Mona Nemmer, about her role at LFC, Jurgen Klopp's approach, her new book, and life at the Reds.

Former Liverpool striker and current chair of the former players association, John Aldridge, speaks to This Is Anfield about the importance of the club looking after its former players, with increasing numbers suffering from ill-health in later life.

Listen to full audio from the event at the Shankly Hotel in Liverpool, hosted by LFC writer Jeff Goulding and guests including Joe Blott (chair of Spirit of Shankly), Ian Bryne MP (Fans Supporting Foodbanks), Emma Case (RED archive), George Scott (former LFC player), Kieran Smith (LFC writer and historian), and Paul Amann (KOP Outs). 

The event discussed the evolution of Kopites from supporters to activists, becoming some of the most politically conscious football supporters in the world in the process.

Jurgen Klopp speaks exclusively to This Is Anfield to discuss his 20th season as a football manager and his six years as Liverpool boss.  This interview is part of This Is Anfield’s 20-year celebration. Please remember to subscribe for more!  If you like what we do, consider becoming a premium member, which gives you access to an ad-free version of the This Is Anfield website and entry into exclusive competitions, including a signed Klopp shirt: https://thisisanfield.com/premium/

An enthusiastic Pep Lijnders took over the press duties ahead of the League Cup meeting with Norwich, speaking animatedly about Kaide Gordon, Ibrahima Konate and Curtis Jones.

Joe Blott, chairman of the Liverpool supporters union, Spirit of Shankly, explains about a new, groundbreaking agreement with LFC and more about what SOS do for the wider community on Merseyside.

Jurgen Klopp speaks to reporters ahead of Thursday night's game at Old Trafford.

Jurgen Klopp described Aston Villa as a “really good” side ahead of their trip to Liverpool on Saturday, with a desire to respond to the 7-2 loss at Villa Park in October.

In January 1997 Liverpool participated in a crazy mid-season 6-a-side tournament in Amsterdam alongside Ajax, AC Milan and Glasgow Rangers.  

We spoke to Dominic Matteo about the strangely timed tournament that featured some of the stars of European football.

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