LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL FANS

Remembering the horrendous tragedy of Apr 15 1989, in which appalling mismanagement of a football match crowd by police resulted in the fatalities of 96 Liverpool supporters, who’d turned up to watch an FA Cup semi-final among Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. To date, no one in authority has been punished for their role in what took place that day. See www.contrast.org to learn about the ongoing struggle for justice. Contributors consist of Des Lynam, Alan Hansen, Mark Lawrenson, John Aldridge, Steven Gerrard, Kenny Dalglish, Sue Johnston, Steve Wilson, Brian Laws and John Motson. Original air date Apr eleven 2009.

Remembering the horrendous tragedy of Apr 15 1989, in which appalling mismanagement of a football match crowd by police resulted in the deaths of 96 Liverpool supporters, who’d turned up to view an FA Cup semi-ultimate in between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. To date, no one in authority has been punished for their part in what occurred that day. See www.contrast.org to learn about the ongoing struggle for justice. Contributors incorporate Des Lynam, Alan Hansen, Mark Lawrenson, John Aldridge, Steven Gerrard, Kenny Dalglish, Sue Johnston, Steve Wilson, Brian Laws and John Motson. Original air date Apr 11 2009.