Hillsborough Stadium
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| Address | 76 Penistone Rd N, Sheffield S6 1SW, UK |
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| Capacity | 39,732 |
| Date | 15 April 1989 |
| Teams | Sheffield Wednesday F. C. |
| Owners | Sheffield Wednesday F. C. |
| Did you know | Hillsborough Stadium is the home of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club in Sheffield, England. |
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| ID | 880668 |
About Hillsborough Stadium
Hillsborough Stadium, is a 39,732-capacity association football stadium located in Owlerton, a north-western suburb of Sheffield, England. It has been the home of Sheffield Wednesday since its opening in 1899.
Where is the Hillsborough Stadium
Bradley Lowery: Sheffield Wednesday fan sentenced over photo jibe
... He was charged after pictures of him brandishing Bradley s photograph during the match at Wednesday s Hillsborough Stadium on 29 September were circulated on X, formerly Twitter...
Jermain Defoe 'appalled' by Sheffield Wednesday fan who mocked Bradley Lowery's death
... Houghton, from Rotherham, was charged after pictures circulated on X, formerly Twitter, showing two men laughing at Wednesday s Hillsborough Stadium on Friday, as the defendant...
Man pleads guilty over '97' football shirt at FA Cup final
... Ninety-seven football fans died as a result of a crush at a match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield on 15 April 1989...
Hillsborough disaster: Police to respond to Bishop's report
... " Ninety-seven Liverpool supporters were unlawfully killed as a result of a crush on the terraces at the Hillsborough Stadium at the Sheffield Wednesday ground in April 1989...
Indonesia: Fans 'died in the arms' of players in stadium crush
... In the UK, a crush developed at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield in 1989, resulting in the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans attending the club s FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest...
Rotherham abuse scandal: Operation Linden report 'lets victims down'
... It said its eight-year probe, dubbed Operation Linden, was one of the " largest and most complex" it had ever undertaken, second only to its investigations into policing of the Hillsborough Stadium disaster...
Falklands War: 'I thought I was the only one like this'
... " The Zeebrugge ferry disaster, Hillsborough Stadium, the Bradford fire...
Hillsborough: The thirty-year search for justice
...On a spring afternoon in 1989, a crush developed at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield resulting in the deaths of 96 Liverpool fans attending the club s FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest...
Jermain Defoe 'appalled' by Sheffield Wednesday fan who mocked Bradley Lowery's death
By Chris BaynesBBC News
Jermain Defoe has said he was " appalled and saddened" by a Sheffield Wednesday supporter who mocked the death of Sunderland mascot Bradley Lowery .
Dale Houghton, 31, taunted opposition fans with an image of the six-year-old When the two teams played on Friday.
He admitted a Public Order offence before Sheffield magistrates on Monday.
Ex-Sunderland striker Defoe formed a close bond with Bradley, who he called his " best mate" before his death from Cancer in 2017.
Bradley, of Blackhall Colliery , County Durham , was diagnosed with neuroblastoma - a rare type of Cancer - When he was 18 Months old.
Defoe said he was " one of The Most inspirational children this world has ever seen, and he will never stop inspiring us".
Houghton, from Rotherham, was charged after pictures circulated on X, formerly Twitter, showing two men laughing at Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium on Friday, as the defendant.
" I'm appalled and saddened by the actions of the individual in question, " Defoe after Houghton appeared In Court .
He added: " My thoughts at This Time go out to [Bradley's parents] Gemma and Carl, who shouldn't have to deal with incidents like this, but rather be praised for The Amazing work they are doing with the Bradley Lowery Foundation in their son's memory.
" I urge The Public to stand behind The Family and continue to support The Foundation and its projects. "
More Than £22,500 Set Up by Sheffield Wednesday fans after Friday's match to raise money for The Charity .
Leanne Wood , from Sheffield Wednesday Women's Supporters' Group, said she Set Up the fundraising page in response to being " absolutely disgusted" by Houghton's actions.
Bradley's mother has said the support was " overwhelming" and " incredible".
She described Houghton's actions as " unforgivable" and " really upsetting" for The Family .
Houghton is due to be sentenced on 17 November, When he faces a possible jail term.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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