Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 https://audioboom.com/posts/5820467-hillsborough-28-years-on-phil-scraton-on-owning-the-truth-of-april-15-1989?t=0Superb pod with an absolutely exceptional man. Without whom, as much as anyone, we wouldn't be at the point we are today. Fully befitting hour 20 of ANY football fans time. 8 years ago, after the momentous 20th memorial at the ground, a few of us had finally had enough of all the people there for the WRONG reasons. People cheering and taking photies when the players and staff came out. People treating it like a 'day out' and a chance to go to Anfield. Certain prominent family members using the occasion as a personal soapbox to preach on things that are far from solely personal to themselves. Meeting back the pub after continually full of anger to add to the emotions that are at their rawest the 15th even now at everything we'd yet again witnessed. As hard as the club tried, it had turned into a circus sideshow in many respects. So we made the decision to do our own thing. To get back to being what the 15th should be all about. Respectful remembrance of friends needlessly taken. Shared with friends you'd sadly shared the darkest of depths with who understood what you were feeling without having to say anything as they were feeling the exact same. So we got in touch with the Clergy, who have been excessively accommodating in affording us the use of a church to do our thing. And started using St Nicks in town. Which I've always felt is the spiritual home of the City with it's position looking out over the Mersey near the Pier Head. We didn't know what we were doing that first time. Just that it felt right for us to be together, and have a short service with the reading of all the names, and a moment's reflection at 3:06 PM. Which brings me back to the above pod. A good friend, Kevin Sansom (who has a wonderful book among many he's penned, 'Hillsborough Voices', a collection of accounts done in a beautifully respectful and moving way I'd highly recommend); knew Professor Scraton through the fight over the years. And he sent over a hand written piece for Sammo to read out being very regretful he couldn't attend as he would be at the Anfield service. Just perfect, heartfelt words that perfectly tied that first service of ours together and definitively reaffirmed we were doing the right thing for ourselves. A truly great, GREAT man who whilst he'd never wish to be thought of in these terms the debt of gratitude you feel toward him can't be stressed enough. We haven't got the use of St Nicholas' this year with today being Easter Saturday. So we'll join with the HJC. Their service is short and respectful with a few well-chosen words and the reading of the names. The closest to what we've taken to doing that just fits right to remember. Hopefully at 3:06 when my City falls silent, as always seems to uncannily happen on this day, those prophetic radio words from the late, great Peter Jones 28 years ago closing down the BBC radio coverage will be pertinent again ..... ' ..... and the sun shines now.' Hardest day of every year. God rest. Hail. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 We're with you in spirit GHH, and all touched by the tragedy. Was at the golf tournament in Hilton Head yesterday wearing a Liverpool jersey. Had a lady say, "You'll never walk alone," to me, and the guy holding the door at the merchandise tent start singing it to me. A smile, shake of the hand, and a response from me to both: "Remember the 96!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchogs Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 thinking of you, the 96, and the rest of LFC today, GHH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanboyOf91 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Dortmund needed that badly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, Long n Left said: We're with you in spirit GHH, and all touched by the tragedy. Was at the golf tournament in Hilton Head yesterday wearing a Liverpool jersey. Had a lady say, "You'll never walk alone," to me, and the guy holding the door at the merchandise tent start singing it to me. A smile, shake of the hand, and a response from me to both: "Remember the 96!" 9 hours ago, dchogs said: thinking of you, the 96, and the rest of LFC today, GHH. You lads are the BEST! Thank you. And you, L n L, have just brought a tear to my eye. Total respect. 5 hours ago, FanboyOf91 said: Now if only the 90 other clubs would follow suit. Thank you Blues. Hail. Edited April 15, 2017 by Gibbs Hog Heaven 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Just typical when you miss a game it happens to be the one with one of the best pubs every year for not only great ale but boss scran with it's tandoori barbeque and fantastic curry. Missing 'The Vine' around now. Interesting to see what we do today. Does he continue for this game with the formation of the last two? Rather he didn't but then provided the personnel s right, which it wasn't the woeful last 30 Bournemouth or first half Stoke, but was the second half last Sunday when we battered them; I can see the virtues of an attacking 3-4-3/ 3-5-1-1/ 5-2-3, call it what you may as it flips, against the rigid 4-4-2 Pulis employs. Who, as much as I dislike his brand of football with a passion, has been playing a lot more football and attacking on the ground this year to be fair to him as he's gotten better players. West Brom look to be settled in what will be their highest ever PL finish. Not dropping back. Not going forward. And have been up and down and looking like they've packed it in now most games of late. But as Stoke last week, that never really follows when one of the real big boys is in town. But provided the attitude and work ethic matches them, our quality should win out. We're getting too hung up on Pulis and L'pool in another must win at a 'lesser' side. When with 4 wins and 2 draws the last 6 since we got healthy again, we're actually one of the form sides the league once more. Another 3 points and another step toward avoiding the qualifier nobody wants. Up the Pulis Pummeling Reds! Hail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 **** Bobby lad. HAVE to hit the target there. Big chance. Hail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 That's an even worse miss from Chadli the air kick. But why was Clyne not on him? Hail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 (edited) Timely strike right at the half. Maybe break up the bus parking. Couldn't believe WBA was putting all XI behind the ball their own third right from the get go. Well, it is Pulis, guess I shouldn't be surprised. Beautiful goal there! That's why you have Lucas in, perfect flick to the far post. Edited April 16, 2017 by Long n Left 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 There's something real satisfying to out Pulis, Pulis on a free kick. Get in Bobby lad! Pretty poor first half. Just sloppy. Firmino should of scored early. Chadli an even worse miss with the air shot. Where the F Clyne was Heck only knows. Nice of Kanu to softly pass back Mignolet when it was easier to score. And not much of anything else until Firmino's header. Pulis being Pulis back to Pulisian football. DON'T F this up second half Reds with any stupid mistakes the back! Keep working boys. 90 minutes! Hail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 HTF did Milner miss that back there? Shocking. Should of been the game right there. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Thank F for that! Horrible game of football. How anyone can pay to watch a Pulis side, when it's going full Pulis, I don't know. Just goes out to spoil a game. And that was horrid. It was that bad that Moreno got on. To remind us how bad he was by missing an open goal with Foster the other end of the pitch. Still, another massive three points in the top 3 battle. And L'pool FINALLY beating Pulis at home! Nothing more to say as the match is forgotten already. Up the battling Reds! Hail. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Never seen it but genuinely made up with Utd's win. Come on Tottenham! Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanboyOf91 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Conte got tactically owned bad today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinssRvA Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 That was not ideal. Glad I couldn't watch by the sound of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanboyOf91 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Tony Adams bringing dat English managing expertise to Grenada by getting his ass kicked at home by noted La Liga behemoth Celta De Vigo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Absolutely RIDICULOUS stat. Superb football club. They have their way of doing things and they won't change for anyone. Fair play to them. Fantastic. Simon Gleave @SimonGleave Follow Ajax have played 1652 successive matches with a homegrown player on the field but even more remarkably, all but 21 minutes of that streak too 3:31 am - 17 Apr 2017 Hail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) So I've finally got around to watching Fulham's teenage phenom Ryan Sessegnon in a game. Yeah, this kid is the REAL deal. Like Trent, he'll ultimately end up further forward than FB as bot their natural talents will demand. Which is where he played this avvy. The left of the front attacking three. SO composed on the ball. Great touch. First time passing. Intelligent movement always offering good width but coming inside when the opportunity's there. Rapid pace. Two great feet. Worked hard tracking back defensively ..... Everythng it says on the tin. NOW I see the hype. And to top it off, he scored Fulhams opener after a great volley against the ball, then following up to half-volley home his own initial effort. After drifting in the back post from the wing. His 7th goal. And 5th the Championship. At still 16. Just a natural footballer that is everything as advertised. Ryan replacing Moreno learning behind Milner will fit just nice next year. Trent, Sessegnon and Joe Gomez forming the bulk of the back four in future years ..... Yeah, make THAT happen please L'pool! Talking superb youngsters now ensconced with the first team, Harry Wilson bagged his 28th U-23's goal today. Not too shabby from the wing. Hail. Edited April 17, 2017 by Gibbs Hog Heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Stunningly good free kick goal for Arsenal from Sanchez there. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) Hometown officiating for Real, disgusting, Bayern down to 10 men on the field in OT. Edited April 18, 2017 by FrFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinInsite Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 CR7 destroying Bayern Although that last goal was off side 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Munich be well pissed if this scoreline holds Yard off-side. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinInsite Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) Well that's it for Bayern Too bad the Ref ruined a great match by sending off Vidal Edited April 18, 2017 by SkinInsite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) Say what you want about Ronaldo the fella' is absolutely World Class. 386 games Madrid. 395 goals. **** off. Just **** right off! That's beyond ridiculous. WORLD CLASS. Hail. Edited April 18, 2017 by Gibbs Hog Heaven 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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