LFC to mark 34th anniversary of Hillsborough
Liverpool FC will pay tribute to the 97 supporters who lost their lives in the Hillsborough tragedy on the 34th anniversary of the disaster.
On Saturday April 15, players and staff across the club will observe a minute’s silence in memory of the children, women and men who lost their lives as a result of the events that occurred at the FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest on April 15, 1989.
Players and managers from the men’s, women’s and Academy squads, and club officials, will visit the Hillsborough Memorial at Anfield to pay their respects and lay wreaths.
Academy players are also taking part in a range of events to mark the anniversary, including a visit to Hillsborough stadium and the Hillsborough Memorial at Anfield, education sessions, and a memorial football tournament with Everton, Nottingham Forest and Sheffield Wednesday.
At last Sunday’s match against Arsenal, a minute’s silence was observed before kick-off and a mosaic was displayed on the Kop, featuring the Eternal Flames with the number 97.
The team wore black armbands as a mark of respect and there was a commemorative edition of the matchday programme. Tributes were also displayed on LED boards surrounding the pitch.
April 15 is such a significant and poignant date in the club’s history and one that brings the LFC family together in remembrance and thought. It is important for us as a club and community to come together to remember the 97 who lost their lives and share our love and support for their families and the survivors.