What did the Sun say about the Hillsborough Disaster?
In 2005, 15 years after the disaster, The Sun published the following official statement: “Our carelessness and thoughtlessness following that blackest of days made the grief of their families and friends even harder to bear.
What injuries did Andrew Devine have?
Andrew suffered lasting brain damage on that tragic April day 32 years ago, and he sadly passed away as a result of those injuries last July at the age of 55.
How did people get crushed in the Hillsborough disaster?
Following an urgent request to relieve the pressure, match commander Ch Supt David Duckenfield gives the order to open an exit gate. Two thousand Liverpool fans enter via a tunnel on to already-packed terraces. A severe crush develops in the central pens and people are pulled out in a “human cascade”.
Why do Liverpool supporters hate The Sun?
The boycott of The Sun on Merseyside began after the newspaper published an article on 19 April 1989, which was titled The Truth. The article made false and damaging claims about the behaviour of supporters during and after the disaster, which claimed the lives of 97 Liverpool fans and left hundreds injured.
Does Liverpool hate The Sun?
A boycott of The Sun began the day after their headline of “The Truth”, with sales figures in Merseyside decreasing 40% overnight, according to Horrie. He estimated in 2014 that Liverpool’s boycott of The Sun had cost its owners £15 million per month since the disaster, in 1989 prices.
What does JFT97 mean?
RIP Andrew, YNWA #jft97″ Jamie Carragher responded to LFC’s statement by tweeting “#JFT97”. Ian Byrne, MP for Liverpool West Derby said: “97 people unlawfully killed.
Who caused Hillsborough?
The tragedy was largely attributed to mistakes made by the police. An FA Cup semifinal match was scheduled between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest on April 15, 1989, at Hillsborough, a neutral venue. The sold-out game was expected to draw more than 53,000 fans.
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