Justice 30 years later is scarcely justice at all, but those employed in the criminal justice system in May 1985, leading to the death of 96 Liverpool fans died at the Hillsborough Disaster, now face proper scrutiny for their actions. Charges have been brought against former Chief Superintendent David Duckenfield of South Yorkshire Police, who was match commander on the day, as well as five others.
Included in that number is former Chief Inspector Norman Bettison, charged with allegedly lying about what happened on the day. A subsequent inquiry into the disaster found that a conspiracy to blame dead and innocent fans, while deflecting from the actions of the police, took place.
Duckenfield is charged with the manslaughter of 95 victims. Then-Sheffield Wednesday secretary, Graham Mackrell, is accused of breaching Health and Safety regulations. South Yorkshire Police’s solicitor, Peter Metcalf, is charged with perverting the course of justice, as are two other senior former-police officers, Donald Denton and Alan Foster.
There is a long way to go before convictions are secured, but the dogged determination of campaigners and bereaved over three decades is remarkable.
I could add that irresponsible attitudes towards Health and Safety at football grounds, and policing cover-ups, was endemic prior to Hillsborough. Our game changed because of this tragedy as those closely involved were determined to ensure it would. We have a safer game and better-ordered society as a result.
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McGeady? Would he no be a more suitable signing for Sevco?
That’s where all the Kafflik players in Glasgow play innit?
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WEEBOBBYCOLLINS
Just sitting here wondering Charlie Nicholas style , who would you like to see signed if we don’t get Roberts?
Great result last night for La Fiorita. They could save the Bored a lot of hassle.
TOMMIE20
So did I,bud. Always a pleasure to catch up.
Get working on your day-release pass for late Autumn,I’ll keep you posted once I get my holiday dates booked.
Yer first soda water and lime is on me!
HH.
BIG GEORGES FAN CLUB – HAIL, HAIL, WEE OSCAR on 29TH JUNE 2017 11:11 AM
Yes, the distance between the groups is patulous; you should be able to work that in quite easily!
KTF
Jinkyredstar. Love Bute I once worked in the Rabbie Burns in the gallowgate. This would have been about 1980/81. The family that owned it their son I think travelled with the CSC his initial are MF. His dad played for Thistle would you know them.
HH
KTF
UTLR
I asked my Aberdeen supporting mate what kind of reception he felt Jonny Hayes would get when he plays against them. He felt the fans would be fine with Jonny but that Ryan Jack will not be afforded such a greeting when Der Hun come a-calling.
JJ
new article posted.new article posted.
Kundai Benyu
Not wishing to introduce more idle gossip, but this ‘rumour’ appears to be solidifiying. Not based on anything other than various media outlets….I have no contacts in Zimbabwe that I’m aware of…… A young midfielder, because we don’t have enough of them, which makes me a little sceptical, but apparently being tracked by some of the er, big clubs down south. one of them being Tottenham, apparently.
Anyone know of the whereabouts of Owen Coyle’s Grannie ?
Aiden Mc Geady?.This is the extent of some fans expectations?.When was the last time anyone saw him have a good game?.How many chances does someone need to have before it dawns on people?.I loved him when he played for us.Those days are long gone.If he was a free transfer,and would play for our wages,maybe worth a punt for a season to see if BR could work with him.But its a mute point.Cant see BR having any interest.
Very sad,he could have been a legend if he had stayed.