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Liverpool supporter group Spion Kop 1906 have announced they have taken the 'necessary step' of not flying flags on the Kop at Liverpool home games.

In a tweet sent on Sunday, they said: "No flags in solidarity with those who've tried to keep traditions alive with no support from @LFC. Again."

In a later statement, Spion Kop 1906 clarified their stance, saying: "Following our earlier message that there would be no flags on display on the Kop, there has been speculation about why this decision was made.

"We felt it was a necessary step to take in response to a number of issues that have become apparent in recent months.

"We do flags in our own time, at our own expense with the help of donations.

"This is not about any one individual, but those of us who collectively are responsible for many of the flags and banners, keeping alive one of the last few traditions of the Kop.

"We will be speaking to supporters about these issues."

It follows the case with supporter Jonathan Poulter, who last week was banned from football grounds for three years after a row over a banner at Steven Gerrard's final home game.

Poulter shouted abuse at David Higham, 61, who was with his disabled wife, when he pleaded for him to move a giant banner.

Poulter, of Chapel Road, Anfield, denied using abusive or threatening behaviour, insulting words to cause harassment, alarm or distress at Anfield on May 16, as Liverpool faced Crystal Palace, but was convicted at Sefton Magistrates’ Court.