Alan Davies/Hilsborough

[Withdean Wanderer]

Seems to have caused a bit of a 'twitter storm' with his comments suggesting that Liverpool should be able to play on the anniversary of Hilsborough.

Alan Davies in foul-mouthed rant against Liverpool over refusing to play on Hillsborough disaster anniversary - News - MirrorFootball.co.uk

All seems a bit of an overreaction to me:




Can't stand Arsenal, but for me his podcast (The Tuesday Club) is one of the best football listens out there.

 

[Falkor]

No need for it really

 

[Stumpy Tim]

Massive over reaction given he's spot on. Bradford, Rangers, Man Utd and other clubs have had footballing tragedies - do they refuse to play on those days?

 

[Falkor]

The fact is if Liverpool played on that day it would kick off.

 

[Bozza]

The fact is if Liverpool played on that day it would kick off.

That's the intention, yes. Then 90 minutes (plus stoppages) of football.

 

[Stumpy Tim]

The fact is if Liverpool played on that day it would kick off.

Why is that a fact? Explain what you mean

 

[beorhthelm]

do those other clubs not play on the anniversary's of their tragedies? i've not heard it before, and judging by Davies comment, they carry on. so he's spot on, why do Liverpool feel the world has to stop for their loss while others dont?

 

[redneb]

Love the bit about Kenny Dogleash. He's an ageing grumpy old git who's had his day for me.

 

[Beach Hut]

The fact is if Liverpool played on that day it would kick off.

I really would like to know for what reason it would kick off bar the actual football match they would play

 

[Superphil]

The fact is if Liverpool played on that day it would kick off.

No it wouldn't, Liverpool fans aren't like that are they?

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

The fact is if Liverpool played on that day it would kick off.

ehh , ehh , ehh , calm down , calm down

 

[Common as Mook]

I think the fact it's an FA Cup semi final is pertinent in this case

 

[raymondbriggs]

The fact is if Liverpool played on that day it would kick off.

Some idiots STILL believe the lies printed by the Sun.

 

[pauli cee]

i think he he has a fair point, and quite well put!
chelski do look pretty shafted on the brightside tho..
as with the other clubs who play on anniversaries of massive tragedies like this, i'm sure they use it as a time to remember and celebrate the lives of the unfortunates, which seems quite appropriatte, even tho emotional?

 

[countryman]

Surely it is better to celebrate those people's lives by playing football, the thing those people loved.

 

[Easy 10]

I suppose its because the families of the victims are attending memorials every year on that date.

But I think there comes a point when you have to say hang on, the football world cannot simply stop for LFC on the 15th April every year forevermore.

I say this obviously as someone who didn't lose a loved one on that horrific day, but its not a day that should be held as a "no football day" for Liverpool from 1989 henceforth. There are plenty of ways to remember and show respect without blanking it from the football calander for Liverpool and all opponents regardless.

 

[Driver8]

No it wouldn't, Liverpool fans aren't like that are they?

Only in Belgium, although they brush that under the carpet.

 

[raymondbriggs]

Surely it is better to celebrate those people's lives by playing football, the thing those people loved.

And the relatives of those deceased?
How about those that were there and lost relatives or those that just about got out in time?
Suppose these were people you loved in these photos

 

[Stumpy Tim]

And the relatives of those deceased?
How about those that were there and lost relatives or those that just about got out in time?
Suppose these were people you loved in these photos

Those photos are awful... No one denies that. But there are terrible photos from the Bradford fire but Bradford haven't stopped playing on their day of tragedy?

 

[raymondbriggs]

How the f*** can FOOLS on here not give a f*** about the suffering of others,how can you give a timespan to grief or the undeserved guilt felt by those that got out whilst family and friends died?

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can affect anyone anytime.Same as this disaster could have hit ANY group of fans,i know from my Albion experiences that the Football establishment and the plod put MY life on the line loads of times.I just got lucky.