On Saturday the Imps were relegated, and each and every one of us went home desolate, incosolable and saddened. However we did get to go home.
26 years ago today 56 football fans travelled to a Bradford City v Lincoln City game and never made it back. 54 of those were fans of the Bantams whilst 2 were Imps fans, Mr Stacey and Mr West. Whilst the stand that bears their name is a lifelong tribute to them both; we must remember all those who perished that day.
Football is passionate and can be life changing. At times (Saturday for instance) it feels as if you don’t want to go on. Come August we’ll get the chance to change our minds and embrace a season of renowned hope and optimism. Let us not forget those 56 who were not so lucky.
Bill Shankly once commented that football was more impotant than life or death. I’m sorry Bill but that is simply not true. So please take a moment to remember those souls who went out on a Saturday afternoon to watch a game of football, and never made it back to their families.
RIP
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