A Liverpool supporters' group have unveiled plans for a mass rally against the club's American owners in Liverpool city centre next month.
Spirit of Shankly are set to hold an 'Independence Day' demonstration against George Gillett and Tom Hicks on Sunday 4 July - the day that marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence - on St George's Hall Plateau.
Talks between the group and ShareLiverpoolFC over plans to formalise a supporter ownership initiative are still ongoing but representatives for Spirit of Shankly hope that developments will take place ahead of this event.
Addressing the crowd during the day-long rally, which begins at 12pm, will be former Anfield hero John Aldridge, actor Neil Fitzmaurice, Walton MP Steve Rotheram and Karen Gill - Bill Shankly's granddaughter.
John Power, formerly of Cast and The La's and The Farm frontman Peter Hooton have both signed up to perform at the event alongside a host of Merseyside musicians and the 'Sons of Anfield', who recently released a single voicing their opposition to Gillett and Hicks' ownership.
James Mckenna, a spokesman for Spirit Of Shankly said: "This day is our chance to truly have independence from the current American owners.
"On what is a symbolic day, we hope it will represent the future of Liverpool Football Club, all fans coming together to make supporter ownership a reality.
"Our plans for Supporter Ownership, using the Credit Union format, means it is accessible to everyone. We can be custodians of the football club we love, and there is no reason to suggest why we shouldn't be."
He added: "Karen Gill, John Aldridge, and Steve Rotheram, like Spirit Of Shankly, have spoken out about the current ownership and the problems they have caused. Now is the time for change at this club, and we want to achieve that.
"We want all fans to come to the rally, hear what is said and make their own mind up."
Spirit of Shankly are set to hold an 'Independence Day' demonstration against George Gillett and Tom Hicks on Sunday 4 July - the day that marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence - on St George's Hall Plateau.
Talks between the group and ShareLiverpoolFC over plans to formalise a supporter ownership initiative are still ongoing but representatives for Spirit of Shankly hope that developments will take place ahead of this event.
Addressing the crowd during the day-long rally, which begins at 12pm, will be former Anfield hero John Aldridge, actor Neil Fitzmaurice, Walton MP Steve Rotheram and Karen Gill - Bill Shankly's granddaughter.
John Power, formerly of Cast and The La's and The Farm frontman Peter Hooton have both signed up to perform at the event alongside a host of Merseyside musicians and the 'Sons of Anfield', who recently released a single voicing their opposition to Gillett and Hicks' ownership.
James Mckenna, a spokesman for Spirit Of Shankly said: "This day is our chance to truly have independence from the current American owners.
"On what is a symbolic day, we hope it will represent the future of Liverpool Football Club, all fans coming together to make supporter ownership a reality.
"Our plans for Supporter Ownership, using the Credit Union format, means it is accessible to everyone. We can be custodians of the football club we love, and there is no reason to suggest why we shouldn't be."
He added: "Karen Gill, John Aldridge, and Steve Rotheram, like Spirit Of Shankly, have spoken out about the current ownership and the problems they have caused. Now is the time for change at this club, and we want to achieve that.
"We want all fans to come to the rally, hear what is said and make their own mind up."
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