Fernando Torres dedicates goals to Hillsborough 96 - Liverpool FC latest
Apr 13 2009
by Tony Barrett, Liverpool Echo
FERNANDO TORRES has dedicated his goals against Blackburn on Saturday to the 96 Liverpool fans who died at Hillsborough and their families.
The Spanish forward scored twice in Saturday’s 4-0 win and paid his own moving tribute to those who lost their lives at Hillsborough by pointing to the heavens after striking a wonderful volley to open the scoring.
With a service to commemorate the 20th anniversary of British football’s worst ever disaster looming, Torres said his goals mean even more to him than usual.
The service takes place at Anfield on Wednesday, just 24 hours after Liverpool attempt to overturn a first leg deficit against Chelsea in the Champions League, and Torres insists everyone in a red shirt will give everything they can to come up with another win in tribute to the 96 men, women and children who died following the tragic events of April 15, 1989.
“These goals are for the 96 and their families because I know that Saturday was a special day for them with it being the home game closest to the anniversary,” said Torres.
“These goals are more special because of the service on Wednesday.
“All the goals are for the fans and the families. On Wednesday we will see all of them and we know it is an important day for them and for all Liverpool supporters.
“It makes Tuesday all the more important. We have to try to do it for the families and the 96.”
Torres’ first of the day was a genuine goal of the season contender, a sumptuous volley which brought Anfield to its feet.
Though delighted with the manner of his opening strike, he was even more pleased with the overall team performance which raised his hopes Liverpool could yet upset the odds by getting the result they need at Stamford Bridge tomorrow.
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