On 15 April 1989, 96 people (Liverpool supporters) were killed in a crush at Hillsborough stadium. It was the worst stadium disaster in British history and it has had a big impact on LFC. It is considered by many to be the reason Kenny Dalglish (Player Manager at the time) ended his managing career in the early 90s, the Sun newspaper's coverage of the event led many to boycott the paper (still ongoing), it is the reason the British top flights have all seater stadia - these are just a few of the impacts the disaster had on Britain. You can read more and watch videos/documentaries by visiting: http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/history/hillsborough
There is currently an independent panel looking into the disaster and their report is expected to be issued early 2012. For the memorial this year I did Hillsborough nails. The torches are based off the ones on the Liverpool crest, the left hand has 96 (for the 96 killed) and YNWA (You'll Never Walk Alone). The right hand has OPI's "Black Shatter" on the tips - interpret as you will, I saw it as constraints preventing justice for the 96 that are being pulled back as the result of the inquiry report gets closer (hopefully).
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