The coroner reads question one:
1)Do you agree with the following statement which is intended to summarise the basic facts of the disaster: “Ninety-six people died as a result of the Disaster at Hillsborough Stadium on 15 April 1989 due to crushing in the central pens of the Leppings Lane terrace, following the admission of a large number of supporters to the Stadium through exit gates.”

The forewoman confirms the answer was yes.

2) Was there any error or omission in police planning and preparation for the semi-final on April 15, 1989, which caused or contributed to the dangerous situation that developed on the day of the match?

The forewoman confirms the answer was YES
The jury said: “The jury feel that there were major omissions in the 1989 operational order, including specific instructions for managing the crowd outside the LL turnstiles, specific instructions as to how the pens were to be filled and monitored, specific instructions as to who would be responsible for the monitoring of the pens.


3) Was there any error or omission in policing on the day of the match which caused or contributed to a dangerous situation developing at the Leppings Lane turnstiles?

The jury answer is YES.
The jury said: “Police response to the increasing crowds at Leppings Lane was slow and uncoordinated. The road closure and sweep of fans exacerbated the situation.”
They said no filter cordons were used, no contingency plans made and atempts to close perimeter gates were too late.

4) Was there any error or omission by commanding officers which caused or contributed to the crush on the terrace?

The jury answered YES.
The jury said: “Commanding officers should have ordered the closure of the central tunnel before the opening of gate C was requested as pens three and four were full.”
They said commanding officers should have asked for figures and failed to recognise pens were at capacity.

5) When the order was given to open the exit gates at the Leppings Lane end of the stadium, was there any error or omission by the commanding officers in the control box which caused or contributed to the crush on the terrace?

The jury answered YES.
The jury said: “Commanding officers did not inform officers in the inner concourse prior to the opening of gate C.”
They said they failed to consider where fans would go and to consider the closure of the tunnel.

6) Are you satisfied, so that you are sure, that those who died in the disaster were unlawfully killed?

The jury answered YES
Cheers and applause in the court.

7) Was there any behaviour on the part of the football supporters which caused or contributed to the dangerous situation at the Leppings Lane turnstiles?”


The jury answered NO.
Claps again from the gallery.
They were asked if behaviour may have caused or contributed.
They answered NO.

8) Were there any features of the design, construction and layout of the stadium which you consider were dangerous or defective and which caused or contributed to the disaster?

Jury answered YES.
The jury said: “Design and layout of the crush barriers in pen three and four were not fully compliant with the Green Guide.”
They said the lack of dedicated turnstiles meant capacities could not be monitored and there were too few turnstiles. Signage to the side pens was inadequate.

9) Was there any error or omission in the safety certification and oversight of Hillsborough Stadium that caused or contributed to the disaster?

The jury answered YES.
They said the safety certificate was never amended to reflect changes at the Leppings Lane end. The capacity figures were incorrectly calculated and the safety certificate had not been reissued since 1986.

10) Was there any error or omission by Sheffield Wednesday and its staff in the management of the stadium and/or preparation for the semi-final match on April 15, 1989, which caused or contributed to the dangerous situation that developed on the day of the match?

The jury answered YES
The jury said: “The club did not approve the plans for dedicated turnstiles to each pen.”
The club did not agree contingency plans with police and there was inaccurate information on the tickets.

11) Was there any error or omission by Sheffield Wednesday and its staff on April 15, 1989, which caused or contributed to the dangerous situation that developed at the Leppings Lane turnstiles and in the west terrace?

The jury answered NO.
They were asked if any error or omission MAY have contributed or caused the dangerous situation.
They answered YES.
The jury said: “Club officials were aware of the huge numbers of fans still outside the LL turnstiles at 2.40pm. They should have requested a delayed kick off at this point.


12) Should Eastwood and Partners (structural engineers) have done more to detect and advise on any unsafe or unsatisfactory features of Hillsborough Stadium which caused or contributed to the disaster?

The jury answered YES
They said: “Eastwoods did not make their own calculations when they became consultants for Sheffield Wednesday FC.”
They said calculations were incorrect and Eastwoods failed to recalculate capacities and update the safety certificate after 1986.
They said Eastwoods failed to recognise the removal of crush barriers could create a dangerous situation.


13) After the crush in the west terrace had begun to develop, was there any error or omission by the police which caused or contributed to the loss of lives in the disaster?

The jury answered YES.
They said the police delayed calling a major incident.
There was a lack of communication, coordination and command and control.


14) After the crush in the west terrace had begun to develop, was there any error or omission by the ambulance service (SYMAS) which caused or contributed to the loss of lives in the disaster?

The jury answered YES.
They said ambulance officers at the scene failed to ascertain the nature of the problem and the failure to call a major incident led to delays in responses to the emergency.

They can fuck right off. Right the fuck off.

Crown Prosecution Service confirms it will now begin process of formally considering criminal charges over Hillsborough

Fuck South Yorkshire Police
Fuck the scumbag Tories
Fuck Thatcher
And Fuck the Fucking Sun

I hope they all get absolutely fisted by the subsequent Crown Prosecution.

=d>

So Sakho has decided not to challengethe result of his failed drug test and has not requested a B sample be taken. His season obviously over and probably his chance to go to the Euros too.

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What are Liverpool fans going to yap on about now?

Big 1st leg coming up :p

FFS, leaking one in injury time.
Didn't deserve the loss but its what it is.
As Klopp says its halftime - I expect us to storm them at Anfield and with the Kop in full swing I can see us reverse the 1 goal + more.

Meh 1-0 down after the away leg isn't a disaster.

Are you making a reference to Hillsborough verdicts?

If so you can go and fucking do one, absolute dickhead.

Forget slygoat, not worth it.

Well, I could see we were in trouble within the first 10mins.
Sure we have to save ourselves for the return leg and only had a 2day turn around but :
Ward, Clyne, Lovren, Skrtel, Smith, Stewart, Chirivella, Ibe, Coutinho, Ojo, Sturridge

Chirivella and Stewart couldn't take hold of the middle, swans once settled ran right through us.
Their 1st and 2nd goals were easy un contested.
Wasn't going to happen - all rides on Thursday.

Dominated all game, could easily have scored another 2 goals. Great to see Sturridge with the fight and the fire required of a player of his stature at this level as well...

Bring on Sevilla!

Well done Liverpool, convincing game.

I actually hope you guys win to shut up the Continental fucksticks who have always said that England can't perform in Europe :lol:

Happy to see Liverpool make the final now that it has zero effect on the top 4.

=d> \:d/
You got to be in it to win it - and we have a chance now being in the Final :p

\:d/ \:d/ \:d/ \:d/

Absolutely brilliant.

Villareal manager strikes me as a right cunt so I'm glad we twatted the bastards.

Delighted for everyone. Emre pulling that out after he was supposed to be out for the season is ridiculous. What a tank.

Firmino was amazing as well, everyone did well. Come on lads!

Winning and getting UCL would be HUGE.

We keep pressing high as we've done and go for it having a better attack than them banking a couple we should be looking good [-o<

Looks like young Sergi Canos is set to debut for Liverpool this weekend, given we will be resting probably most of our starting team if not all. He had a great season for Brentford in the Championship, who played some good attacking Football. He's only just turned 19 and is a creative right winger, who can play LW as well.

GDay all,
If you are in NSW and keen to watch the Europa League match live, please find venue listings below

YNWA



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Thanks furns.
Shame I'm OS again so hoping I'll be able to find somewhere to watch the final.

Nice to see Brad Smith picking up Academy Players Player for this season.
The Cout picked up most of the seasons awards.

Post updated with details on Newcastle venue

Well, overall since the Klopp stepped in there have been some large steps made.
Players gaining form better than last season and confidence has lifted huge.
Injuries hurt us no doubt about it but were not alone there.
The recent draws have been disappointing in a way but focus is towards the coming Final so start up squads have been varied.
Where we have finished means nothing but having a full Klopp pre season and more new blood will have us ready for next season no doubt about it.
Our backline needs stiffening, will be watching keenly how Matip blends in with the squad through the summer.
Look forward seeing Gomez getting back on the pitch, Ings another forward addition incl Origi.

Can only admire what we have missed re Suarez, 40 goals in the Liga, 53 all comps, what a machine !

hi Furns, those facebook links don't work.

"Sorry, this page isn't available - The link you followed may be broken, or the page may have been removed."

Can I still rock up to Cheers and get let in without RSVPing?

They are facebook event pages, you will need to be logged in to view them I think. They are woring whenever I click them.
You can defo rock into Cheers whenever, and there is no RSVP. Its first in best dressed.

Here is the completed listing, including Wollongong

Liverpool fans must be happy Eriksson is the ref.

Who could forget one of the worst penalties ever given in football? The first one in the video.
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Awake and ready for the Final.

He just missed a penalty at 10 minutes. Turned down a Sevilla handball just inside the box.