Liverpool FC fans outraged at Heysel slur on Chelsea FC website

by Richard Buxton. Published Tue 01 Dec 2009 15:59, Last updated: 2009-12-01

Chelsea FC came under fire from angry Liverpool supporters over an article on an official club website that labelled Liverpool fans "murderers".

The offending blog on www.chelseafc.com, written under the pen-name "Avanti", claimed that Reds followers 'got away with murder' during at Heysel Stadium in May 1985.

Thirty nine Juventus supporters were killed in Brussels following the collapse of a wall in the ground before the European Cup final between Liverpool and the Italian side, amidst violent skirmishes on the terraces.

The blogger said: "These are the fans who literally got away with murder at the Heysel Stadium in 1985, and who two years ago went close to creating another Hillsborough tragedy in Athens.

"These are the fans who scream to high heaven about Justice for Michael Shields but don't lift a finger to bring the true culprit to book. Evidently the Rule of Law only applies to other people."

Liverpool fan Frank Jones, 37, said: "It's completely out of order for Chelsea to be carrying these untruthful and distored comments on an official web site.

"No doubt they got a lot of complaints from angry Liverpool fans but it was up for a couple of days before they relised the mistake. They should be more careful what they publish on their web site."

Following the complaints from Liverpool fans, the Barclays Premier League leaders removed the posting from the website.

The incident follows one in July when Chelsea distanced itself from American radio broadcaster Steven Cohen, when the London-born DJ made offensive remarks about the 1989 Hillsborough tragedy which cost the lives of 96 Liverpool supporters.





Comments about Liverpool FC fans outraged at Heysel slur on Chelsea FC website

5x, ladies. Slander as you may, you've got less history than them Jonas Brothers.
Mike, Bootle around 2 years, 5 months ago
No 1 sings munich songs at anfield if collared they are banned but I see from your comments your part of the uninformed rabble yourself.
Sean , liverpool around 2 years, 5 months ago
They are facts interpret it how you will-being a cynical wind up you only see one one aspect if it rocks your boat your welcome to it.
Sean, liverpool around 2 years, 5 months ago
Always someone else's fault eh Sean?
GeoffreyWhereverWeMayBe, London around 2 years, 5 months ago
are they to blame for turning up at the death trap that was Heysal or Hillsboro police cover up,proved beyond doubt but still covered up.
sean, liverpool around 2 years, 5 months ago
do you wonder why there ar'nt more replies to these pathetic repulsive comments? they are mis informed vile wind ups and its not worth it
Sean, liverpool around 2 years, 5 months ago
Why with Liverpool fans is it ALWAYS someone else when will they accept that they were to blame to a certain extent for both .Self pity city
ivan, redditch around 2 years, 5 months ago
hope most of you are all happy with your comments, just as bad as the original post on the chavs website. with due respect lutzy.catch up!!
fugazireds, Liverpool around 2 years, 5 months ago
Typical Scousers moaning,
Art Deco, London around 2 years, 5 months ago
So the people of Liverpool can't handle the truth then! Convenient that they wipe out distasteful aspects of their famouse 'historeee'!
bairnsy, Scotland around 2 years, 5 months ago
Yet again, bleating scousers denying the truth and trying to re-write history.Accept your responsibilities and stop whingeing.
JimmyFloydBottleBank, London around 2 years, 5 months ago
Nothing new in Liverpool fans pretending certain events didn't happen. Tarnishes your own hype to be the 'Greatest fans in the World' eh?
PorkBelly, Wales around 2 years, 5 months ago
Oh come on! Everyone knows Scousers were to blame for Heysel, yet they will never admit it. Stop being so outraged and start taking blame
Sergeant Bilko, London around 2 years, 5 months ago
Obviously this was not politically correct by this Avanti fellow, the correct word should be "life-shorteners"
Valky, Wandsworth around 2 years, 5 months ago
What should these folks be called? They are not football fans and are responsible for innocent folk dying. The Manslaughterers?
Barry Murphy, Portsmouth around 2 years, 5 months ago
Read this and in particular the final comment.. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2005/apr/03/newsstory.sport
Cosmo, at aea around 2 years, 5 months ago
Heysel, Hillsborough and most recently Athens have one common denominator - scousers. Everyone knows who is to blame here.
Chris, London around 2 years, 5 months ago
Its about time Liverppol fans took responsiblity for there actions at Heysel. There is nothing controversial about the article its fact.
H.o.B, IOM around 2 years, 5 months ago
Always self-pitying but when it comes to Hillsborough and Heysel 'it wasn't us. They forget when they bang on about history the lives lost.
pants, London around 2 years, 5 months ago
well who exactly was responsible?
David, Scottsdale around 2 years, 5 months ago
Perhaps Liverpool fans should take responsibility for all the troubles their fans cause both home and away in england and europe.
Big WIllow, London around 2 years, 5 months ago
Well, the bit about Michael Shields has more then a ring of truth about it
Yepthatsme, Chelsea around 2 years, 5 months ago
Perhaps outraged Liverpool fans should read this: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2005/apr/03/newsstory.sport
Michael, London around 2 years, 5 months ago
With all due respect, what are Liverpool fans doing reading our web site ??? Envious of our "Historeeee" lads ;-)
Lutzy, Sweden around 2 years, 5 months ago


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