{"id":293102,"date":"2023-10-04T09:25:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T09:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/?p=293102"},"modified":"2023-10-04T09:25:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T09:25:32","slug":"simon-jordan-sparks-backlash-as-liverpool-mp-demands-hillsborough-apology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/soccer\/simon-jordan-sparks-backlash-as-liverpool-mp-demands-hillsborough-apology\/","title":{"rendered":"Simon Jordan sparks backlash as Liverpool MP demands Hillsborough apology"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Liverpool &#8211; The Verdict<\/h3>\n<p>Simon Jordan has sparked a backlash following comments he made about Liverpool fans, with Liverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne demanding an apology to the families affected by the Hillsborough disaster and its survivors. The former Crystal Palace chairman was discussing the VAR error that saw Liverpool wrongly denied a goal during their Premier League clash with Tottenham when he made his comments.<\/p>\n<p>The Hillsborough disaster in 1989 led to 97 fans, who were mainly supporting Liverpool, losing their lives due to overcrowding issues at the stadium as the Reds took on Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semi-finals in Sheffield. The initial coroner\u2019s inquest in 1991 concluded verdicts of \u201caccidental deaths\u201d with families forced to battle for justice for their loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>That original verdict was eventually quashed in 2012, with a new inquest deciding in 2016 that the fans who died were unlawfully killed and that multiple police failings led to their deaths.<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, Jordan debated the topics of the day for talkSPORT, with the VAR incident that cost Liverpool a goal just one of the issues to be addressed. And the 56-year-old said: \u201cYou\u2019ll build up this conspiracy theory, this victim culture of Liverpool fans being penalised by a goal that\u2019s been disallowed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Read more&#8230; <\/strong> <strong>Liverpool XI vs USG in Europa League picks itself as Jurgen Klopp without duo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/4993227.jpg?r=1696410651190\"><\/p>\n<p>The comments didn\u2019t go down well with many supporters, with Byrne subsequently writing to the radio station\u2019s chiefs. \u201cI have written to @talkSPORT re the use of the term \u2018victim culture\u2019 by Simon Jordon,\u201d Byrne wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe is fully aware of its use by rival supporters against LFC, its connotations to Hillsborough &amp; how its use undermines what many supporters are doing to tackle tragedy chanting.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In his post, the MP included a copy of his letter, which read: \u201cAlways the victim. A phrase that has been too commonly sung on terraces over the last three decades in reference to Hillsborough.<\/p>\n<p>We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you&#8217;ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Paul Scholes &#8216;worried&#8217; about Raphael Varane as Red Devils&#8217; season worsens[QUOTES] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Man Utd could sign four stars in January transfer window to replace Jadon Sancho[COMMENT] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Sheikh Jassim offers &#8216;best solution&#8217; in Man Utd takeover war as new bid proposed[TAKEOVER] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/4993233.jpg?r=1696410651264\"><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is essential to recognise the Hillsborough connotations of the term \u2018victim culture\u2019 in regard to Liverpool fans; it is not a culture but refers to an actual tragedy of which there were victims.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis fills me with both profound sadness and anger. Simon Jordan knows the truth about Hillsborough and yet has chosen to propagate this smear to millions of listeners. This type of behaviour from someone with a significant media profile sets back the collective efforts of so many who are trying to end this toxic discourse.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI therefore urge you to, at the very least, ask Mr Jordan to reflect on his comments, apologise to the families and survivors of the Hillsborough disaster and commit to not using the phrase again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/football\/1819832\/Simon-Jordan-Liverpool-Hillsborough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Liverpool &#8211; The Verdict Simon Jordan has sparked a backlash following comments he made about Liverpool fans, with Liverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne demanding an apology to the families affected by the Hillsborough disaster and its survivors. 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