Liverpool supporters’ union Spirit of Shankly "is to consult the club’s fans and Hillsborough families over the possible introduction of standing sections at Premier League grounds," according to Andy Hunter of the London GUARDIAN. LSU members were asked at last month’s AGM whether the organization "should adopt a position on rail seating," following discussions with fellow supporters, and 93% voted in favor, while 4.7% were against and 2.3% abstained. The proposal was "in response to growing debate, including at government level, over the introduction of safe standing areas in the top two tiers of English football," and Celtic’s decision to open a 2,975-capacity standing section this season. The Hillsborough Family Support Group is "strongly opposed" while the Hillsborough Justice Campaign, in a statement on its Facebook page, said, "There has always been a variety of views amongst HJC members. We do however, support a full and objective debate on the issue with safety being paramount." LSU members present at their recent AGM "voted overwhelmingly" in favor of a proposal for the union to "adopt a position on rail seating and embark on a period of consultation and engagement with supporters to determine what that position is" (GUARDIAN, 10/5).
