Everton Unveils Hillsborough Tribute at New Stadium on 37th Anniversary
Everton Football Club marked the 37th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster by unveiling a permanent tribute to the 97 unlawfully killed Liverpool supporters at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium. The ceremony, held on Wednesday, featured the installation of a plaque outside the South Stand. Representatives from the Hillsborough families and Liverpool FC were invited to attend, underscoring a gesture of unity between the historic rivals ahead of their upcoming Merseyside derby at the new venue. Prominent figures in attendance included Sir Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, Everton legend Graeme Sharp, and club executives Angus Kinnear and Billy Hogan. Stephen Kelly, a campaigner who lost his brother in the tragedy, also participated in laying wreaths. Concurrently, Liverpool FC observed a period of silence at 3:06 pm at their training ground and Anfield, releasing 97 balloons to honor the victims. This event highlights the enduring significance of the 1989 tragedy within English football culture and demonstrates continued solidarity between the two Liverpool clubs as they prepare for competitive matches in their new shared city landscape.
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Everton Unveils Hillsborough Tribute at New Stadium on 37th Anniversary
Everton Football Club marked the 37th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster by unveiling a permanent tribute to the 97 unlawfully killed Liverpool supporters at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium. The ceremony, held on Wednesday, featured the installation of a plaque outside the South Stand. Representatives from the Hillsborough families and Liverpool FC were invited to attend, underscoring a gesture of unity between the historic rivals ahead of their upcoming Merseyside derby at the new venue. Prominent figures in attendance included Sir Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, Everton legend Graeme Sharp, and club executives Angus Kinnear and Billy Hogan. Stephen Kelly, a campaigner who lost his brother in the tragedy, also participated in laying wreaths. Concurrently, Liverpool FC observed a period of silence at 3:06 pm at their training ground and Anfield, releasing 97 balloons to honor the victims. This event highlights the enduring significance of the 1989 tragedy within English football culture and demonstrates continued solidarity between the two Liverpool clubs as they prepare for competitive matches in their new shared city landscape.
The Guardian