Furious fans tell snakes to HISS OFF

Supporters’ Association also demanded a curbing of football’s “vultures”.

Spirit of Shankly, one of the prominent Anfield supporters’ groups, labelled Henry’s apology for entering the club into the failed ESL as nothing more than “crocodile tears”.

Fenway Sports Group boss Henry put out a grovelling video yesterday morning saying sorry for his actions and taking full responsibility. But

Spirit of Shankly said: “It has been a tumultuous, sickening few days for us all.

“Spirit of Shankly have always asked for honesty, integrity and transparency from club owners FSG, but the arrogance and deception they have shown behind this money-grab is frightening. But not surprising.

“We have noted John Henry’s apology, but this PR exercise is too little, too late. These crocodile tears will not wash. Actions speak louder than ‘hollow’ words. Liverpool Football Club is not an American franchise, it is a community steeped in history and tradition.

“The ‘future of football’ came crashing down in 48 hours because of the solidarity and outcry of ‘legacy’ fans across the country.”

Chelsea Supporters’ Trust were equally unimpressed with their club’s actions and have called for the resignation of chairman Bruce Buck and chief executive Guy Laurence.

They said: “The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust is appalled with the tone and insincerity of the statement issued by CFC.

“On Monday, Bruce Buck extensively defended CFC’S plan to remain in the Super League at a fans’ forum meeting.

“Buck, alongside Laurence, appears to have given no consideration towards the loyal supporters, so their positions would seem untenable.”

Arsenal fans groups are hoping to have a demonstration against owner Stan Kroenke before tomorrow’s game against Everton.

The Football Supporters’ Association said: “Appeasement of football’s richest clubs doesn’t work.

“The vultures circle, they’re always after more and they only get stronger when you feed their greed.”