Author Archives: Jim Boardman

Why the Hillsborough files must be released under FOI

SHORTLY after the 20th anniversary of Hillsborough an independent panel was set up to work on the release of official documents relating to the disaster. This panel continues to work through the documentation to prepare it for release, the release to be accompanied by a report detailing how the information “adds to the public understanding of the tragedy and its […]

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Hillsborough Justice Campaign show appreciation for Brian Percival’s gesture

THE HILLSBOROUGH JUSTICE CAMPAIGN (HJC) have voiced their gratitude to Emmy winner Brian Percival for his help in bringing more awareness to the situation that sees survivors and families of the victims of Hillsborough still waiting for justice 22 years after the disaster. Brian received the award – “Outstanding directing for a mini-series, movie or a dramatic special” – in Los […]

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Hillsborough Justice Campaign show appreciation for Brian Percival's gesture

THE HILLSBOROUGH JUSTICE CAMPAIGN (HJC) have voiced their gratitude to Emmy winner Brian Percival for his help in bringing more awareness to the situation that sees survivors and families of the victims of Hillsborough still waiting for justice 22 years after the disaster. Brian received the award – “Outstanding directing for a mini-series, movie or a dramatic special” – in Los […]

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League Cup: Brighton v Liverpool

Kenny Dalglish said he was going to field a strong side for tonight’s match against Brighton and Hove Albion and he’s certainly not picked a weak one. Injuries and suspensions meant he would have to make at least three changes – Daniel Agger is injured with Martin Skrtel and Charlie Adam suspended – but he’s made a few more. One […]

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Agger out for weeks as Reds head for south coast

LIVERPOOL are set to be without the services of Daniel Agger for at least six weeks after news that the Danish international broke two ribs on Sunday at White Hart Lane. Kenny Dalglish played the injury down somewhat, telling LFC.tv: “Daniel has got a fractured rib, so he’s struggling a bit.” However the player’s agent, Per Steffensen, was more descriptive […]

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Emmy winner dedicates award to the 96

LIFELONG Liverpool supporter Brian Percival has dedicated the Emmy he won on Sunday in memory of the victims of the Hillsborough disaster. He won the Emmy for best director for Downton Abbey, the popular ITV show that returned to screens at the weekend. It was one of four Emmy awards for the show, alongside best mini-series, best supporting actress (Dame […]

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Poor start, poor ref, four nil – a day to forget for Liverpool

LIVERPOOL lost 4-0 away to Spurs, the White Hart Lane curse continuing as the Anfield side ended the game with nine men. At least now we know why Steve Clark refuses to give Kenny a game in training when numbers aren’t even; he’s preparing them for days like this – and still has preparation to do. The Reds didn’t play […]

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Some perspective please

A FAIR few years ago a friend’s nine-year-old daughter was told by her primary school teacher that the moon landings were a hoax. He went through the usual items of “proof”: the flag not moving, the shadows not quite right, the astronauts not bouncing right, no sign of the moon buggy on photos of the moon and so on. To […]

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Call for 18-30s to give a spit

TIME for a plug for a very good cause. Before you click “back”, this isn’t a plea for money. You can still send some if you can find some to spare. But we’re asking you for something far simpler than that. Spit. We want your spit. Or to be more accurate Anthony Nolan want your spit, sent in a special container […]

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Carroll, Craig and Coates on the bench: Stoke v LFC

The Liverpool team to face Stoke at the Britannia: Reina, Skrtel, Carragher, Agger, Enrique, Henderson, Lucas, Adam, Downing, Kuyt, Suarez. And on the LFC bench: Doni, Carroll, Johnson, Maxi, Spearing, Bellamy, Coates. The home side include former Reds Peter Crouch and Jermaine Pennant on their starting 11: Begovic, Huth, Shawcross, Upson, Wilson, Pennant, Delap, Whitehead, Etherington, Walters, Crouch. Stoke subs […]

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