Hillsborough- 25 years and still in our hearts.

Discussion in 'Liverpool FC History' started by el-capitano, Apr 6, 2014.

  1. RobVarak

    RobVarak Member

    Aug 9, 2006
    Naperville, IL
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The director did a fantastic job. The very light touch with the recreations and terrific use of historical footage gave the entire thing a starkness and weight that was quite powerful.
     
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  2. newterp

    newterp Moderator
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    Jun 6, 2007
    North Potomac, MD
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Looking "forward" to watching this - DVRd as I'm still in Canadia. Want to keep it to show my kids in a couple of years so they start to put the whole fabric of Liverpool together and why people 3000 miles away can have a connection to the team and city.
     
  3. usscouse

    usscouse BigSoccer Supporter

    May 3, 2002
    Orygun coast
    Seemed to me that when Burnham started his speech in 09, people saw another (younger) politician trying to make a political statement at a memorial rally and let him know about it. They were tired of being fed that pap.
    But the look on his face and the way he nodded to the crowd told me that he was really determined, right then, to try and do something.
     
  4. CB-West

    CB-West Member+

    Sep 20, 2013
    NorCal
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    I thought the same exact thing while watching the documentary last night (about his facial expressions and interaction with the crowd)...and didn't he come through?...wasn't he one of the few that followed through with his promises?
     
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  5. liverbird

    liverbird BigSoccer Supporter

    Sep 29, 2000
    Mars
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yes he led the fight in parliament to start the new inquiry. He did deliver.
     
  6. Twenty26Six

    Twenty26Six Feeling Sheepish...

    Jan 2, 2004
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yes, you could tell that it had a very profound affect on Burnham. Before that moment, he may not have had every intention of following through to that extent, but cheers to him for doing the will of the people and bringing things to light that were kept dark for a long time. Goodness, does that chant not send shivers down your spine?
     
  7. hoffa989

    hoffa989 Member

    Nov 3, 2012
    I managed to watch it a few hours ago, I felt totally helpless and hopeless right up until the picture from the City game was shown. I wept like a baby from that moment 'til the end, I couldn't help it. Seeing how far this has come, I couldn't bare watching it for two hours and those 96 families keep fighting after 25 years. They are the real heroes of Liverpool.
     
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  8. usscouse

    usscouse BigSoccer Supporter

    May 3, 2002
    Orygun coast
    Part of Burnham's speech at the memorial .

     
  9. KopRules

    KopRules Member+

    May 31, 2011
    Beautiful South KC
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Someone please help me with chronology: was Mr. Burnham's interrupted speech before or after that Arsenal match? Thanks.
     
  10. Twenty26Six

    Twenty26Six Feeling Sheepish...

    Jan 2, 2004
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I had to go back and look, bc I almost thought it was the same year. But, I believe the Arsenal FA Cup match was in '07.
     
  11. kopiteinkc

    kopiteinkc Moderator
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    Jun 1, 2000
    Shawnee
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Proud to say Kansas City Cauldron have made a JFT96, YNWA banner for me to hold at SKC home match tomorrow
     
  12. hoffa989

    hoffa989 Member

    Nov 3, 2012
    Yap, Arsenal was in 2007.
     
  13. KopRules

    KopRules Member+

    May 31, 2011
    Beautiful South KC
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    This is fantastic. Awesome work by the Cauldron. I'll look for you Saturday. I suppose you'll be easy to find.
     
  14. kopiteinkc

    kopiteinkc Moderator
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    Jun 1, 2000
    Shawnee
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    We do need to meet. I will be tailgating by the blue bus at 4:30 and usually go inside Member's Club at 6 or so. I stand about five rows back near the corner flag in the Member's Stand closest to the Club. Anyone selling merch at the blue bus can point me out. And my ugly mug is in profile pic.

    BTW, futbol club bar is open at 6am on Sunday, I will be there too.
     
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  15. KopRules

    KopRules Member+

    May 31, 2011
    Beautiful South KC
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    @kopiteinkc agree, I've seen you over by the corner stick (as they say -- you can always tell a Liverpool fan in the room, just have that certain look about them).

    I'm generally in the last row (bc I sometimes stand on my seat) over by James and Mike. My name is Rob. Can't do blue bus sat, but will try and come over to the corner flag area pregame and say hi.

    Big weekend this. Cheers!
     
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  16. newterp

    newterp Moderator
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    Jun 6, 2007
    North Potomac, MD
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    damn - I'm not even 5 mins in and I'm already having trouble watching the documentary.
     
  17. poopoobigelow

    poopoobigelow Moderator
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    Sep 3, 2007
    VA
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Egypt
  18. kopiteinkc

    kopiteinkc Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jun 1, 2000
    Shawnee
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
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  19. liverbird

    liverbird BigSoccer Supporter

    Sep 29, 2000
    Mars
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So you are top of the table in two leagues, eh?
     
  20. kopiteinkc

    kopiteinkc Moderator
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    Jun 1, 2000
    Shawnee
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    That's what they say. I am too scared to look!!
     
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  21. newterp

    newterp Moderator
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    Jun 6, 2007
    North Potomac, MD
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  22. idreamofpikas

    idreamofpikas Member+

    May 22, 2009
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Fowler has scored 1-0. He's playing with the biggest grin on his face.
     
  23. Wingtips1

    Wingtips1 Member+

    May 3, 2004
    02116
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Legends Bruno Cheyrou, Salif Diao, and Abel Xavier making appearances.
     
  24. kopiteinkc

    kopiteinkc Moderator
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    Jun 1, 2000
    Shawnee
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Just two more images from Saturday night's tribute:

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  25. Wingtips1

    Wingtips1 Member+

    May 3, 2004
    02116
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    They tried to get Dalglish to take the penalty at the end of the match but he refused!!!!
     

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