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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HT
Has the tag been removed now?
SOAL
It’s always been about going to watch the Celtic for me. That’s always been the priority.
I text you the other day I hope you’re just ignoring me! :-)
OK
I get it now don’t go to Belfast or Sunderland but let some bragging fecker tell you they are off to somewhere and how great a fan they will be.
Love
SOAL
You need to get out of the byte first x
In Scotland the C word is used to describe the best and worst of folk.
It reminds me of Dicken’s Tale of Two Cities and the opening line…
It was the best of times it was the worst of times.
That’s a telephone conversation with SOAL!!!! :-)
Celtic PLC’s motivation for refusing to participate in the distribution of tickets for Linfield has got absolutely nothing to do with the safety of Celtic supporters but only to insulate themselves from any heavy handedness from UEFA and protect potential CL income. Simples. Any Celtic supporter that cannot grasp this is an idiot.
What happens if the landscape changes….
and, direct rule is introduced ?
how safe will Windsor Park be then ?
Some guid coverage on, BBC Newsline….
last night about the stance of….
the Green Brigade and, the Celtic Trust…
where they said – “If, TD67 is watching, well tell him that, he’s just an auld fenian eedjit and, to GIRFUH.”
smiley thing Tony, Just in case you’ve goat yer steely Dan’s oan ;)
Aye, BBC six counties had better coverage…
of the Cellic, than BBC Hun Scotland did….
some of the local six counties journalists….
seemed tae be reporting the Cellic…..
fae a neutral angle….awfy strange ?!?!?!
Anyway,…..
….off-oot.
So I see that Linfield managed a 1 nil win last night giving them something to defend in Gibraltar (or whereever) next week. Hmmmmmm…..
Good morning CQN from a dull and damp, not very June like East Devon.
Managed to get on to the blog relatively easy this morning. Quell surprise.
JINKYREDSTAR on 28TH JUNE 2017 10:53 PM
Embramike
Why knock Rothesay ?
BUTE is a lovely island and we have a solid good going CSC
Glendalycsc
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You a Brandane? Or a visitor to the island, permanent or otherwise. My faither lived and worked 60 years there and was still considered an incomer. Glad there is a solid CSC on the go…. in my day it was get yourself there or else.
Good name for your CSC……told us some great stories when he retired to Rothesay.
Any leaks on supreme Court decision.
The suspense is making ma baws itchy!!.
Today`s quote is for those who believe CQN was better in the past:
” These are the good old days. Just you wait and see. ” Steve Turner.
JJ
Sean Thornton.
Your 7:24 comment reminded me of Lionel Ritchie`s two brothers who were given more African related names. M`Fita andM`Basa .
hi bhoys good morning from another rainy west cheshire. good workout yesterday dont think gms will make it.
squire danaher on 28th June 2017 4:39 pm
For the purposes of this argument, we’re being asked to consider the notion of buying back a 31-y-o, on EPL wages, who even his admirers acknowledge is inconsistent, who has been frozen out at his EPL club since November 2015, who ended up on loan at a club whose manager supposedly wanted to buy him
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Please point out where anyone has advocated paying Aiden McGeady EPL wages? The great thing about signing a player is that we negotiate with them on our terms or they don’t come.
In case you haven’t noticed, its a highly competitive market with massive competition for promising players(eg. Henry Onyekuru).
McGeady is 31, not 40. We have a short term objective to reach the Champions League.
All people are saying is that he is better than a number of players in the squad currently and is a potential alternative for Roberts, who would be the priority signing.
That he has been frozen out at Everton is irrelevant. Some of our best signings have been players who have found themselves frozen out/unwanted at their own clubs.
You’re also ignoring the fact the guy has been getting rave reviews in the Championship which is the last evidence we have to go on.
La Fiorita.
San Marino media surprised by Linfield -“We expected better”.It’s given them hope for the return leg.One of their better players should be playing-he couldn’t Play last night-his work wouldnt give him the necessary time off !
Good morning from a wet and miserable North Staffs. To all the Peters and Pauls out there enjoy your Saints day – makes a change to not have it moved to a Sunday.
Think the next game will be a step up in preparation – its all about match sharpness.
Aiden McGeady? Aiden McGeady? Surely a joke. Never in a month of wednesdays…
If Patrick Roberts doesn’t happen I’d have Aiden back in a heartbeat. Good player.
McGeady would probably sacrifice wages to come back. It’s no secret he wants to be back in Glasgow.
It’d be the right move for him.
Scanial
I have both lived on Bute and been a part timer – back to part time as I am working off island.
Yes – great wee club based in the Galatea.
Do you ever get across?
weebobbycollins on 29th June 2017 9:55 am
No one is saying he should be a priority signing.
Its the hysterical reaction to the suggestion of signing him from some that needs to be highlighted.
The part time CEO’s who now think every single player needs to have a resale value are a particular favourite. Thankfully they werent around when Lubo was signing.
McGeady looks after himself and still has a lot to offer at club level and international level.
But its still Roberts for me if at all possible… :)
HH
Word of The Day(to remind everyone of the gap to Sevco)
patulous
/ˈpætjʊləs/
adjective
1. open; gaping; expanded.
2. Botany.
a. spreading, as a tree or its boughs.
b. spreading slightly, as a calyx.
c. bearing the flowers loose or dispersed, as a peduncle.
Derived Forms
patulously, adverb
patulousness, noun
Word Origin
C17: from Latin patulus open, from patēre to lie open
KTF
Timaloy29…Right move for him, wrong move for Celtic…Aiden wants his comforts now…he was a long time ago and I don’t think BR would be looking at him, regardless of wages. I believe many of our supporters would be disappointed with a decision to bring him back. However, would make for an interesting ‘great signing/welcome home Aiden’ versus ‘nae ambition/biscuit-tin mentality’ argument…
https://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2017/0629/886428-benn-and-collins/
I don’t mind paying my fair share to inland revenue but to be ripped off for 8k on a redundancy payment they have admitted was over paid to them but will not refund while I’m on JSA that they think I should be on, which I have as yet to claim is rediculous.
Anyone know how I can go about reclaiming my due return from IR. Even getting back 8k from them they are still making a killing over and above that which I’m happy to pay as it’s due to them at the current rates.
MWD
weebobbycollins on 29th June 2017 10:25 am
I think a guy who excites and gets fans off their seats is a BR type player. And the type of player the manager would thrive on trying to get the best out of.
If theres one guy that could do that right now its BR.
HH
In fact, I hope we do sign him! But only to spice up the blog…
Close-season is minging…pre-season games are minging…blog sometimes is minging…
The world is minging… :-)
Timaloy29…I’ve changed my mind again…if Celtic sign McGeady I’ll give up my season book and burn my Celtic onsie…
JINKYREDSTAR on 28TH JUNE 2017 10:53 PM
Embramike Why knock Rothesay ? BUTE is a lovely island and we have a solid good going CSC
No disrespect to Brandanes, just a memory of holidays there as a kid.
Visited several times more recently as a ref when the team joined the Caledonian League. Even took a young lady one weekend but didn’t see much of the island after the game if i’m honest.
Always a big day out as I drove the 75 miles each way from Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay, paid for parking and the ferry myself (no expenses in the Caley). The return ferry was always interesting if the away team had lost !
Mid morning quizzie:
I was 1st substitute to score three goals for Celtic.It came in a league cup game away from home.I am an Englishman and the year I notched the hat-trick 1993.
Willie Wallace netted two goals as a sub.in a seven nil defeat of Elgin 1967 so who,26 years later,who is this morning’s answer?
BHOYJOEBELFAST
At last,one I think I know.
Andy Payton.
Bobby M:
Correct sir!
Bute……..The Martha’s Vineyard…..of Scotland
;)
Canada Hill CSC
Andy Payton
BMCW
Morning old pal enjoyed the phone call
I think this site is falling by the wayside
Missing the old guys that was on here
H.H
Lesson – look before you type :-)
VFR800 IS NOW A MONSTER 821 on 29TH JUNE 2017 10:24 AM
patulous
Oh – I like that one – never heard that before. Off to slip it in to the Board Strategy that I am currently writing…
Patulous – hhhmmmmmm….
HH
BGFC