The justice delivered through Tuesday’s Hillsborough inquest verdict brought the footballing world together to pay respect to the 96.
On Tuesday morning, a jury of six women and three men ruled that the deaths of 96 people at Hillsborough stadium on 15 April 1989 were unlawful, bringing justice to a 27-year fight to clear supporters’ names.
Instead, police and ambulance workers are deemed culpable for “gross negligence,” with the crush that ensued from overcrowding leading to avoidable casualties.
For the families, survivors and others affected by the tragedy, Tuesday brought something of a resolution, and this extended to the wider footballing world, with many taking to social media to pay tribute.
Clubs
https://twitter.com/Everton/status/724929015832842240
#JFT96 pic.twitter.com/7x3Qhs66vw
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) April 26, 2016
Celtic Football Club Statement https://t.co/SR5k3l5hmS (NM) #JFT96 #YNWA pic.twitter.com/C6uD0XT4l8
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) April 26, 2016
A landmark day for all affected by the Hillsborough tragedy.
27 years of courage, resilience and determination. pic.twitter.com/MwzdXQsO4x
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 26, 2016
Managers
Finally justice!!!https://t.co/y2bmXBtbfL #Hillsborough
— Rafa Benitez (@rafabenitezweb) April 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/pauldalglish/status/724918383834218496
Players
Justice finally. #JFT96
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) April 26, 2016
Finally after 27 years justice has been done #JFT96 #YNWA
— PB (@patrikberger73) April 26, 2016
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEqcnGICkod/
Just landed from China and catching up with the news.
Finally and way, way, way overdue, the truth prevails and justice is served. #jft96.— Michael Owen (@themichaelowen) April 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/TerryMac777/status/724907837579759617
Well done to everybody who has been fighting for this the last 27 years!You guys are amazing!Today you got your reward! Truth is out!#JFT96
— John Arne Riise (@JARiiseOfficial) April 26, 2016
Justice has been done!! RIP #96 #YNWA pic.twitter.com/FLKkwI8OgA
— Luis Garcia (@luchogarcia14) April 26, 2016
At last justice for the 96 and their families. Well done to all who never gave up #jft96
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) April 26, 2016
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEp_fWYPB08/
Fantastic day for all who never gave up. They've wanted the truth for so long, now they have it. #JFT96 x
— Ryan Taylor (@TaylorR1984) April 26, 2016
Shocking it has taken this long for the truth. They just went to watch a game of football. 27 years of lies and smears. #JFT96
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) April 26, 2016
The verdict today owes itself to the iron will and spirit of the family members, survivors and the people of Liverpool. A refusal to yield.
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) April 26, 2016
Proud to be a scouser today. Gone but never, ever forgotten! #JFT96 pic.twitter.com/74Si3VkeLv
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) April 26, 2016
fantastic to see the reaction of the families outside the court!very emotional as well,The truth is out AT LAST.Take note all the doubters!!
— John Aldridge (@Realaldo474) April 26, 2016
Finally: Hillsborough justice
My heart goes out to those that have suffered so much, for so long.
More tears today, but different…— John Scales (@John_Scales) April 26, 2016
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEqrwGvnHmO
Disgraceful for 27 years but finally JUSTICE – unlawful killing.Utmost respect for the families courage and determination. #JFT96
— Jim Beglin (@jimbeglin) April 26, 2016
Finally the Truth and Justice #JFT96
— Neil Mellor (@NeilMellor33) April 26, 2016
Justice for the 96. Never forgotten. #LFC #JFT96 #YNWA pic.twitter.com/XKuknE31P1
— Raul Meireles (@OficialMeireles) April 26, 2016
Justice at last. For many years the families never gave up. Today the fight has been won. #JFT96 #YNWA
— Gary Taylor-Fletcher (@GTF_12) April 26, 2016
Justice at last! #JFT96
— David James (@jamosfoundation) April 26, 2016
J U S T I C E
A T
L A S T !!!!#JFT96
— Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) April 26, 2016
Supporters’ Groups
Finally. Absolute truth. A true record. #JFT96
— Jay McKenna (@JayMcKenna87) April 26, 2016
A momentous day. A day that we should never have to have fought for. Truth is out there. Justice for some. Our thoughts with those affected
— Spirit of Shankly (@spiritofshankly) April 26, 2016
