I'm unsure where to begin. Stunned at the extent of the cover up and delighted for the families that their fight has been worthwhile.
I feel cautious about using words like 'truth' and 'justice' on the subject, A long time has passed, Can prosecutions take place? Can there be a full forensic run through of the day from all sides to unpick the events? Would a new series of enquiries do that?
As a teenager I travelled on one of the saints supporters buses. I remember the state of grounds around the country in the late 80's.
I'm too young to know about the days when you took your carry out in with you, but I certainly saw a few hairy situations when goals were scored or whatever and the feeling of being caught in a crowd surge is horrible, watching the game and then feeling the push, hoping you can hold your ground, knowing you're going and trying to stop yourself from losing your feet. It was the one bit about terracing I hated.
I had some great times as a youngster going to those games, loved going to the games, the banter, the singing, the atmosphere. I wouldn't want to go back to it though.
Heysel, Bradford and Hillsborough all led to Taylor and all seater modern stadia. All are horrible and terrible sacrifices to progress.
Was it inevitable, had a few circumstances differed, could it have been another ground on another day if a few circumstances differed?
I dunno.
I know there's a movement to reintroduce limited amounts terracing of terracing on the safe standing 'German' type, I honestly don't see attraction, I'll take a seat if that's ok.