The Farm's Peter Hooton remembers the Hillsborough disaster - BBC Newsnight
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- Peter Hooton, vocalist with the Liverpool band, The Farm, was at the Hillsborough disaster. Here are his reflections on the effect of Hillsborough on him, and his city.
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As a survivor of the central pens on the Leppings Lane terrace at Hillsborough I know first hand exactly what happened that day. I gave a statement to West Midlands police and as a result was told I would need to give evidence at the Coroner's inquest, my statement no longer exists so I can confidently say I have first hand knowledge of a cover up! The behaviour of the print media in printing lies went a long way in facilitating that cover up with headlines like "THE TRUTH" in The Sun and people should never forget that, never forget that most importantly people died, but also many survived and have suffered in silence for decades and for some that suffering become too much and they have taken their own lives! The behaviour of the establishment, the judicial system and the media should never be forgotten! DO NOT BUY THE SUN!!
My dad was at the game
It was so sad I so glad they got the justice they deserve RIP 96
So very sad. Rest in Peace.
The Sun's shame.
I will never forget the photo's of the people being crushed and the horrified looks on their faces. Absolutely terrifying.
❤️ from Glasgow and I’ve never bought the Scum since that day
God bless, Liverpool.
I was in the central pen in 1988 same venue same teams. to this day i still feel guilty because I always say to myself it should ov been 89 i was there then I could ov helped or saved a fellow Liverpool fans life am 57 now and still cry to this day 😢 then i get angry 😡😡with the South Yorkshire police one word for them KARMA... rip our 97 rip 🙏❤ love from Sunderland. a life long Liverpool fan
Juventus, true Liverpool supporters pray everyday for your loss.
RIP the 96
Never Forget 96 angels!
Up to now, this always brings a flood of emotions and tears to my eyes. I'm can't hit like or dislike. It's that hard to fathom.
You never hear of the Ibrox stadium disaster which killed 66 Rangers fans because the authorities took responsibility for their deaths. The Hillsborough families have had 30 years of struggle to get the truth and justice. Hopefully they can rest in peace finally.
so very sad Rip to the 96 ynwa.
My heart go out to Sheffield Wednesday and Liverpool from a
The ten year old that died was Steve Gerrards cousin
It’s coming up to 30 years since that fateful day! Everything, inquests etc take such a long time must be torturous for the families and friends affected
Im a Liverpudlian and a Red. I fully support the families' fight for justice and vindication. However, I can't bear listening to the likes of Peter Hooton, Brian Reade, Tony Evans and Richie Greaves going on and on about that terrible day - same old mouths thriving off it. Liverpool as a city and a football club needs to stand up and look to the future and take it's place.
what is the final verdict of all this ? meaning anyone been done? Has The SUN paper ever apologised? Sorry for all the people affected really feel for you all