Managing director Ian Ayre today laid flowers at Oslo's Domkirke church as Liverpool FC paid its respects to the victims of the devastating events of 10 days ago.

Eight people died when a car bomb exploded at a government building in Oslo, while 69 were killed on Utoya Island.

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The bouquet laid on behalf of the club joined the many thousands of other flowers that have been placed at Domkirke church - and it was an emotional moment for Ayre.

He told Liverpoolfc.tv: "It's very moving. I've just been talking to somebody about the parallels between this and Hillsborough - losing lots of people so needlessly and then seeing such an amazing tribute.

"Coming here to see this is very moving, but it's great to see all the people coming together. That's what happened back in our city in 1989.

"My personal reaction to seeing the news was bewilderment. You don't expect to see those sorts of things in life and it puts football into perspective. You expect it even less in Norway - such a friendly and pacified country.

"To see such a horrific event is very difficult for everyone here."

Liverpool enjoy ample support in Norway, and a sell-out crowd is expected when the Reds take on Valerenga in a pre-season friendly on Monday night.

Ayre added: "Norway is the biggest supporters' club of all our supporters' clubs around the world. We have lots and lots of their fans come to everyone of our games, home and away.

"When you come here, the support is staggering and you almost feel like you're in Liverpool somehow.

"As well as being fantastic supporters, most of them also seem to have mastered the accent!

"These flowers are from everyone at the club and everyone in the city, both Liverpudlians and Evertonians. One thing we learned in 1989 is that you need to all be together at these times."