It has been 24 years passed by when Hillsborough Stadium witnessed one of the worst stadium disasters in soccer history during a match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool which was the semifinal of FA cup. There was a massive crush among spectators resulting in as many as 96 deaths and 766 injured. That incident is still the darkest day in British history; perhaps it was the wickedest display of police control that resulted in a massive disaster. Today is the 24th anniversary of that incident hence Reading paid homage to all the victims via a one minute silence during its EPL match against Liverpool who was also the team playing on that day. Reading has taken prior permission to hold such homage during a match; hence it was more a respect to all the innocent victims who were there to enjoy a soccer match but ended their lives all of a sudden. Reading issued a statement via its website that mentioned, “Supporters of Reading Football Club and Liverpool Football Club will hold a … [Read more...]