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R.I.P to the 96

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charleneanne · 15/04/2011 18:08

Stuff the Royal Wedding more important to remember is the 96 innocent people that died at Anfield after the disaster struck spare a thought for those and their families instead of the stuck up twats and there stupid pathetic wedding

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SomethingSuper · 15/04/2011 18:38

No, I'm Voddy and have been here since about Nov. I name changed a few days ago.

grovel · 15/04/2011 18:38

SomethingSuper, what drivel about stereotypes of Liverpudlians.
I just think it is rank bad taste to combine a wish to remember the 96 with a rant against royalty.

Bottleofbeer · 15/04/2011 18:39

It's a pissing contest about tragedies now is it?

SomethingSuper · 15/04/2011 18:39

Also, 'remarkable'? How so?

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charleneanne · 15/04/2011 18:40

SomethingSuper adccording to a dickhead we are the same person

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SomethingSuper · 15/04/2011 18:40

I don't think it is drivel, actually, but it is only my opinion. I also have no idea what the connection is between a wedding and Hillsborough.

BooBooGlass · 15/04/2011 18:41

loveabitofcake · 15/04/2011 18:42

I dont think you can say this thread confirms every nasty,petty,unkind stereotype about scousers,shes just one person having a vent about something thats upsetting to her,ok the two aren,t connected and probably would have been better just to do an r.i.p 96,for what its worth everyone ive met from liverpool is lovely i married one

ShinyMoonInAPurpleSky · 15/04/2011 18:42

Well firstly, I think it's very disrepectful of you to use the Hillsborough tragedy as an excuse to vent your anger at the royals (especially when they haven't actually done anything except get married in a couple of weeks time!).

I got married on the anniversary of massive tragedy that will never be forgotten by anyone in the world I think. But if all we did was mourn and remember people who have died on the dates they did it then we'd have a miserable time all year round!

Shoesytwoesy · 15/04/2011 18:43

yabu to link the 2 things.
but it was a terrible thing to happen

SomethingSuper · 15/04/2011 18:44

You're probably right, loveabit.

Glitterknickaz · 15/04/2011 18:49

I'm seeing the OP posted in terms of media coverage? Is that correct OP?
I don't see how else the two events are linked.

A terrible thing happened that day, I was eleven years old and I still remember watching the TV footage. For all those who died or were seriously injured and their families, my sincere sympathies.

I don't see any reason to attack the monarchy though. They don't write the papers.

headfairy · 15/04/2011 18:51

thanks for that bottleofbeer I have a friend who was there as a Forest supporter, he has never spoken of it, says he doesn't want to go there. Very sad.

Vicky2011 · 15/04/2011 18:52

Am a footie fan so like most fans (even, FWIW, southerners) I remember the 96 today

But I still don't see what that tragedy has do with the Royal Wedding

geordieminx · 15/04/2011 18:55

It would be nice if we could forget about the OP dragging the royals in to it, and turn this back into a thread for remembering the 96 poor souls that tragically lost their lives that day.

If anyone wants a copy of the Jimmy McGovan documentary please PM me. Free, although donation to HJC would be super.

All anyone wants to see is justice for them and their families.

Justice for the 96.

YNWA

Vallhala · 15/04/2011 18:57

Sod the royals, so the arguments on here, Hillsborough was a heart-wrenching tragedy that could so easily have been avoided. My thoughts are with the friends and family of the 96 who lost their lives that day. There but for the grace of someone's god go I and so many of my fellow football-supporting friends.

This Chelsea fan feels for those who lost their lives and for those left behind and hopes that lessons have been learned and justice will be seen.

headfairy · 15/04/2011 18:58

here here Valhalla. Thank God so many things have changed since Bradford and Hillsborough with regards to football grounds and the way police manage crowds. At least I bloody hope they have.

Portoeufino · 15/04/2011 19:00

It was a terrible day. And so unnecessary for it to have happened in the first place. As for the Royal Wedding, do you honestly think that it is what THEY would want given a choice. The whole thing on TV, guest lists strictly controlled by the palace/politicians, total media scrutiny. Shit most brides are nervous on their big day. She deserves a bloody medal for what she is taking on.

Imagine the biggest day of your life, when you exchange vows with your beloved, and the WHOLE WORLD is watching!!!! I had 2 witnesses and dd at my wedding and I blubbed like a baby.

Vallhala · 15/04/2011 19:00

geordieminx, it looks like you're doing some admirable work there, continuing to fight for justice. Much respect to you.

tribpot · 15/04/2011 19:01

I'm not a football fan but will always remember the day, because I took a call from the Chief Ambulance Officer in a neighbouring county to tell my step-dad (his boss) that they had despatched ambulances to the scene. I thought: WTF and turned on the telly :( All sympathies to the families of those who died.

Bottleofbeer · 15/04/2011 19:01

I think it'd be great if people took up Geordieminx's offer. The only issue with the docu-drama is that as horrific as it is, it had to be seriously toned down for a TV audience. It was worse.

It shows the true human cost more than anything else I've ever seen on the subject.

exhausted2011 · 15/04/2011 19:10

Unbelievable. I can't believe MN sometimes
Have a little bit of respect
OP, you could have put it a bit better!
RIP the 96
I knew 2 people personally that died, it was a tragedy.

diabolo · 15/04/2011 19:12

exhausted2011 there has not been a single reply to this thread that been at all disrespectful to the Hillsborough tragedy, only questioning the OP comparing it to the Royal Wedding.

exhausted2011 · 15/04/2011 19:29

I find the entire thread disrespectful, from the wording of the OP, to the flippant comparison to the Royal Wedding.

and these comments?
"You could probably find some sort of tragedy to remember for most of the days of the year, is that what you do?"
"This sort of thread, in my opinion, confirms every nasty, petty, unkind stereotype about people from Liverpool"

I think I might need to hide it now

dearyme · 15/04/2011 19:45

is the OP drunk?

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