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Fair play to the Reds.

I just watched the start of the Liverpool game and am humbled by the reception given to the family of Rhys Jones by the Anfield crowd. They are on this occasion a credit to their club and in there was a wry smile on many a face thinking of the young lad looking down and hearing Z-Cars at Anfield. May he rest in peace.
Brian Hughes, Ireland Posted 28/08/2007 at 21:10:24

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Leachim Seyah
1 Posted 28/08/2007 at 22:31:03

Hats off to the Reds for their use of Z Cars fro Rhys. As a gesture of thanks would it be to much for Everton fans to thank the reds at the next derby?

John McCabe
2 Posted 28/08/2007 at 22:28:05

They did themselves proud tonight, a rare lump in the throat moment; football can seem trivial sometimes.

My usual emotions regarding them veer between hatred and disgust, annoyance and on V. rare occassions begrudging praise. But tonight they humbled me somewhat; I hope we would have it in us to do the same if boot was on other foot. I have no doubt we would.

RIP Rhys.

COYB.

Roy coyne
3 Posted 28/08/2007 at 22:31:43

I would like to congratulate the Liverpool fans for the respect shown tonight as with Hillsborough in tragic times we are really together and all the stupid insults are forgotten pity that it takes such sad times to remind us we are all scousers

liam taubman
4 Posted 28/08/2007 at 22:36:13

May I also say well done the reds, it was a nice gesture on their part.

If I remember rightly we have already done something similar back in April 89, when YNWA was played (and sung may I add) at Goodison the first game after Hillsborough.

Mark Joseph
5 Posted 28/08/2007 at 22:40:32

At 47yrs old I’m still upset, to tears, over young Rhys. I wouldn’t normally watch "Them" on the box but tonight I made an exception. I felt nothing but respect for "Them". It took me back 20yrs to when rivalry was fierce but we were close. This tragic event may not be the catalyst, which will be a great pity.
Hope you had a smile on yer face little man.............Goodnight kidda. X

Andy Morden
6 Posted 28/08/2007 at 22:45:16

Rivallary should never get in the way of human tragedy and should be healthy, well done Liverpool, they showed we have the right kind of rivallry, with the vision to acknowledge our similarities, as well as differences.

Gavin Harris
7 Posted 28/08/2007 at 22:46:47

Well done reds. Lets find this killer!

Tony Miller
8 Posted 28/08/2007 at 22:50:41

Yes well done the reds for this gesture.

I watched this on TV and was impressed both by the dignity of the family and the fans.

Less than impressed by ITV who cut it short, talked over it then cut to an advert break showing the Bourne trailer including shootings. Dicks

tom morris
9 Posted 28/08/2007 at 23:08:46

Yep, fair play to them. A very fine gesture.

Hats off.

Robert Whalley
10 Posted 28/08/2007 at 23:07:46

Well done to fans and team of Liverpool F.C. for showing respect to a family going through such a hard time. RIP little man!

Tommy Gibbons
11 Posted 28/08/2007 at 23:00:42

Twas fair play to the reds this evening. For our younger supporters the majority of the Goodison crowd blue n red sang YNWA after the Hillsborough tragedy in 1989 (those that did not sing stood in silence)..
Just goes to show that sometimes are petty rivalries are shown up for what they are..petty...

Kevin Sparke
12 Posted 28/08/2007 at 23:12:29

I never thought I’d say this but respect to Liverpool FC and their fans.

Matt Davies
13 Posted 28/08/2007 at 23:24:23

Never thought I would write these words but well done Liverpool Football Club and your fans. Tonight won’t be forgotten.Sleep tight little Rhys

Dwayne Perkins
14 Posted 28/08/2007 at 23:12:33

Credit where credit is due Liverpool and there supporters did Rhys & family proud in a rare moment of history Z cars playing at Anfield, nothing but respect from all of them. Certainly brought a tear to my eye.

Rest easy little man.

Dave Lynch
15 Posted 28/08/2007 at 23:43:32

Thank you Liverpool FC. And the supporters.
God bless son.

Dave Wilson
16 Posted 29/08/2007 at 06:19:35

proud to be a scouser, they were terrific

God Bless little fella

Iain Latchford
17 Posted 29/08/2007 at 08:45:19

Was indeed a very nice gesture and not one I was expecting to be honest.

Just checked the official EFC website and there is absolutely nothing on there about it. If the fans can bring themselves to show gratitude to our rivals shouldn’t the club do the same !? Yet another PR cock up by us.

John Welsby
18 Posted 29/08/2007 at 11:43:27

Iain Latchford, let?s not be negative

The Reds did it for Rhys not Everton, and the boy was honoured

Well done the Reds

And well done to his family that are obviously so distressed. I have no idea, no idea how they?re ?coping? or how hard it must be

Soeone out there knows something about who did this and whether Blue or Red I hope they show bravery and come forward

The poor boy was only 11 and could not have done anything to deserve his fate

Stan Mullin
19 Posted 29/08/2007 at 12:13:05

Like everyone above respect to Liverpool FC and their fans.
My attitude to them has changed forever.

RIP Rhys

mike benjamin
20 Posted 29/08/2007 at 12:18:15

if you remember the first game after hillsboro was a derby at goodison.....you’ll never walk alone was played before the game. When needed the respect and dignity has worked both ways. This reflect on merseyside fans generally!

mike benjamin
21 Posted 29/08/2007 at 12:18:15

Frank duffy
22 Posted 29/08/2007 at 13:00:17

Well done Liverpool fans - at a time of real need we all feel the same and football takes a back seat.

Lets hope at the next Derby game at Goodison we cease hostilities and get back to being true suporters who can have banter with the opposition but still have a drink after the game.

But lets not forget the tragic circumstances and may little Rhys rest in peace and his mun, dad and brother get all the comfort they need.

ed fitz
23 Posted 29/08/2007 at 14:15:15

I was not suprised by the Liverpool fans reaction or attitude, they are from the same City as we are. Maybe the best way we could thank them would be to stop morons of our own singing "Murderers" during Derby games?