Service not possible, but respects paid to the 96 on day of mourning at Sheffield Wednesday
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The club ordinarily host a service of remembrance at the memorial site close to the bridge entrance to the main reception at the stadium, but have been unable to do so both this year and last.
Several mourners have paid their respect there this morning and have laid flowers in respect to the 96 Liverpool supporters that lost their lives in one of football’s most tragic events.
Wednesday have once again extended their sympathies.
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Hide AdA club statement read: “Thursday 15 April marks the 32nd anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster in which 96 men, women and children lost their lives attending the FA Cup semi final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.
“Given current Government guidelines following the impact of COVID-19, the annual memorial service held at the club will not take place this year.
“However, anyone wishing to lay flowers or pay their respects at the memorial site adjacent to the South Stand bridge on Parkside Road is more than welcome to do so, with the guidelines in mind.
“Everyone at Sheffield Wednesday FC, from chairman Dejphon Chansiri, manager Darren Moore and his coaching staff, the players, supporters and every staff member, would like to express ongoing sympathies to the families and friends of the 96 and the wider Liverpool community affected so deeply by the events of 1989.”