<h3 style="text-align: justify"> . <strong><em>Liverpool FC supporters have been recognised as the best fans in England by being named the recipients of this year's Barclays Fair Play a Fans of the Season 2014-15 award.</em></strong></h3> <p style="text-align: justify">The award is presented to a Premier League club whose supporters are deemed to have been the best-behaved in the league for the season and was awarded to Liverpool FC fans for the 2014-15 season.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">To promote positive fan behavior, the FA established a Fair Play competition, with all Premier League matches and the behavior of fans at matches being monitored by delegates from the FA.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Points are awarded for positive verbal support and recognition of outstanding play by the opposition, as well as respect for match officials and opposing fans.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Alongside the award, Liverpool FC will also receive A?20,000 from the FA Charity Committee, which can be used to provide a donation to a charity of choice or fund initiatives that enhance the positive atmosphere in stadium or that directly benefit supporters.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Liverpool FC CEO Ian Ayre expressed his delight on winning the award. He was quoted saying to the official Liverpool FC website: "We are delighted to receive this award on behalf of our fans, who are a real credit to the club."</p> <p style="text-align: justify">"We are very privileged to have such a passionate fanbase who support the team both at home and away and conduct themselves in a manner that reflects what the LFC family is all about."</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Bob Humphries, the chair of the Liverpool FC Official Supporters' Committee, added: "This is a great achievement for the fans and one which they should be very proud of.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">"We will work with the club on behalf of the fans to decide how the funds can be used to reward them for their continued support and loyalty."</p>