http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/159269-lfc-plan-sign-of-unity-for-hillsborough-service LFC plan sign of unity for Hillsborough service Liverpool Football Club today announced its campaign to unify all sports fans from across the world in remembering the 96 supporters who tragically lost their lives at Hillsborough. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the disaster, which occurred on April 15, 1989, the club are asking fans, followers, sporting institutions and general sports fans to donate a scarf as a sign of global unity for the Hillsborough families. Each scarf received will be laid out on the pitch at Anfield on the day of the annual Hillsborough memorial service - Tuesday, April 15 - in the shape of the number '96'. The club invite any kind of club scarf, no matter what sport they represent, and request that submissions are made no later than Tuesday, April 8. Those donating scarves are also encouraged to write a personal note to the Hillsborough families on their chosen item, for an additional sign of support on the 25th anniversary. Margaret Aspinall, chair of the Hillsborough Family Support Group, which is planning the memorial service, commented: "The annual memorial service in memory of the 96 is always a moving occasion for the families and survivors. "We already receive so much support from people worldwide, but if we could create what would be a fantastic symbol of unity on the pitch from donated scarves from across the world, this would be a truly moving way of bringing the world together for the 25th anniversary of Hillsborough." All donated scarves should be sent to: Hillsborough Scarves, 20 Chapel Street, Liverpool, L3 9AG - and should arrive by Tuesday, April 8 to be guaranteed to be included in the pitch display during the memorial service. International supporters are advised to check international postage times, costs and import logistics ahead of sending their donation; the club will not be able to pay for postage of donated scarves. Kenny Dalglish has also written to all 92 English league clubs as well as the English, Northern Irish, Scottish and Welsh national teams to ask for their support by way of donating their club scarf to the proposed symbol of 96. After the service, the club's official charity, the Liverpool FC Foundation, will donate all scarves to local good causes, including homeless charities, along with a signed item of LFC memorabilia. Therefore, the club unfortunately will not be able to return donated scarves.
I totally agree with billy, not only commemorates the 96 it also brings fans of other clubs/sports closer in friendship, so its all good.
Just hope they don't go down the route of naming and shaming if any PL club fails to send one, that wouldn't be necessary.
Apart from the mancs But no, seriously, totally agree that naming and shaming shouldn't be a part of it
I read your title so won't say didn't you read the article. ''After the service, the club's official charity, the Liverpool FC Foundation, will donate all scarves to local good causes, including homeless charities, along with a signed item of LFC memorabilia. Therefore, the club unfortunately will not be able to return donated scarves. ''
For once, I did actually read the article but somehow managed to miss that paragraph PS...Just looked back and can see its the last paragraph. Someone came into the office so I switched screens. thought I'd read it all but obviously hadn't read that bit.
It would be nice if the other boards could be directed towards this appeal in the least spammy way possible
god it will be emotional. i remember from being a kid what it was like on the kop in 1989. i can't imagine what a family member must feel like but i am not looking forward to feeling it from my remove.
I've posted a new thread on the mod board about this. I've asked the mods of other boards to spread the word and link if they can / wish to
I was about to say I hope Mr Twat doesn't see this thread....but he already has Cheers anyway Hull City AFC
fixed for all hull fans. that one guy means no hull tigers fan gets the remotest bit of support as they should have banned the guy themselves
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Cheers mate, would have thanked you personally on the thread but just in case LF gets on there its better I don't.
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