Hillsborough- 25 years and still in our hearts.

I will watch it with my 9 year old daughter and my 6 year old boy who just a few months ago became sports and especially Liverpool crazy.
Even though I left England a few years before the tragedy I followed it for years and read a lot on the matter.
One thing I haven't done is viewed pictures and footage as it is heart wrenching and heart breaking.
As a father I can't imagine losing a child in such a terrible way. Watching the documentary will definitely be heavy as it will put pictures to everything. Heck even the trailer to the documentary makes my heart pulse.

The 7 minutes before the Sunday match will also be emotional too. Anfield will be a special place that day.

YNWA 96 RIP.

 

This from online. The rose "Liverpool Remembers" I know I've posted this a few times and I pruned mine back last weekend ready for the spring.



Having a hard time trying to find a place to buy it in the US.

 

I had you in mind when I posted that picture. I remember you expressed interest before but I still can't find a US garden that sells it.

The same rose goes under the name 'Beauty Star" in Europe.

 

Walk On

 

Nice tribute at Wembley today. White roses and 96 empty seats draped with red YNWA scarves.
Seems the majority of fans have finally realized that these kids didn't do it to themselves.


Forgot to push the go button on this yesterday. Emotional!

 

I'm sincerely hoping that they don't hold back on playing the 'blame game.' The survivors and people of Liverpool had this finger pointed at them for so many years.
Perhaps the arrogant police officials and the vindictive southern press thought the scousers would be cowed into giving up. Like that judge said. Forget it and move on.

Not the Liverpool way though.
I want to see them in their brand of hell. I want to see Sir Norman as somebody's prison bitch. I want them to pay.

Somebody check to see if Sir Norman had a few drinks before he decided to pass the buck. I know those 14-15 year old boys and girls didn't before they went to watch their team, despite what he tried to prove.[/quote]

 

This is a copy/paste from LFCNY's facebook feed:

John Aldridge: Chelsea fans’ disrespecting of Hillsborough was a disgrace
Sunday, I was sick to the pit of my stomach at the sheer lack of respect shown by a number of Chelsea ‘supporters’, who disrupted a minute’s silence to such an extent that referee Martin Atkinson was forced to signal an end less than halfway through it.
What a lack of class, what a lack of humanity, what a lack of decency.

There is a tired old stereotype surrounding Chelsea supporters.

They come from the posh part of London, they go to the theatre, drink in expensive wine bars and pay extortionate prices for their houses.

Well, for certain people, all the money in the world can’t buy class.

Those supporters that disrespected the loss of human lives in such a crass, insensitive manner, in front of an international audience, while the city of Liverpool grieved for lost friends and relatives, are an embarrassment to their club, to the sport, and to themselves.


Unfuckingbelieveable.

 

All the money in the world or what's in Abramovich's bank can't buy class.


Or History!

 

I cannot remember which year it was but I remember it clearly how some Chelsea players chose not to wear the black armbands as a mark of respect for the 96. I think one of the players complained yes complained that it kept falling off so he took it off, and Torres failed to wear one to because there were not enough for their squad.
My memory is hazy with regards to this but I am certain the ********turds did that.

 

I'll bet every single Chelsea fan who interrupted the silence follows Steven Cohen on twitter.

 

World Soccer Talk did a very positive review of the ESPN Hillsborough documentary.

From their review:

 

Well said, and the league ought to look into how the club responds to this behavior in their ground. Players and fans both taking this attitude needs to be addressed in a formal way. The club should issue a strong statement condemning the behavior and apologizing for it. As you said, it reflects poorly on the club, the league and the sport.

 

Didn't they do it a couple of years back as well? FA Cup, if I'm not mistaken.

 

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Accounts I've read about it is that it squarely places blame where it belongs.

 

Listening to LFCTV. My eyes are just filled with water at this stage, hearing how Liverpool as a city got together red or blue. Families, friends and even strangers helping each other out. I have quite a bit to write about it and will do so in due time, but whether you are religious or not pray for the 96, pray for their justice and pray for their families to get the answers they have been fighting for.

 

1. I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
   Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness;
   Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
   I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.
2. Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
   Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies;
   Heav’n’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee;
   In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

 

Accounts I've read about it is that it squarely places blame where it belongs.[/quote]

In an interview I read the director said he cried during interviews with families not only because of their loss but because of how they were treated afterwards and having to fight so hard for justice. I think the finger will be pointed where it needs to be.

 

I can't help but shed tears today though I only vaguely remember seeing a report about the tragedy on Sports Center 25 years ago. Having been a supporter for so long now and knowing someone who was there how could
I do anything but cry today?

R.I.P. and may the HAMMER of JUSTICE fall where it should.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27029755

 

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R. I. P.

You'll never walk alone!!!

 

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