Source: Eurosport
No Hillsborough ceremony planned
Sheffield Wednesday will not be marking the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster with a formal ceremony at the stadium.The decision was made after consulting both Liverpool and the victims' families.But the Owls have announced Hillsborough's Lepping Lane stand, where 96 people died on April 15, 1989, will be open to anyone wishing to pay their respects.
A club statement read: "The club has been in touch with Liverpool Football Club and the Hillsborough Family Support Group and both parties have stated that the anniversary will be marked with an event at Anfield and have asked that no formal event takes place at Hillsborough."
Nevertheless, it goes without saying that the thoughts of everyone associated with the club will be with the families of the 96 Liverpool fans who lost their lives on April 15, 1989, and what happened that terrible day is something that should never be forgotten.
"We understand that many people may wish to pay their respects at the Sheffield Memorial on Parkside Road and also that some may wish to pay their respects at the Lepping Lane stand at Hillsborough Stadium.
We will ensure that access will be available to both sites to all those wishing to visit the stadium on the 20th anniversary."The Owls will also be holding a minute's silence before their home league clash with Southampton on Saturday, April 18.
