article_snippet: Police officer David Duckenfield was the officer overseeing the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Notthingham Forest on April 15, 1989, even though Police officer David Duckenfield had been promoted just two weeks previously and had never been in charge of policing a football match before.
article_snippet: Yesterday Police officer David Duckenfield told the inquest into the fans' deaths that Police officer David Duckenfield was 'not the best man for the job' given Police officer David Duckenfield inexperience, and today Police officer David Duckenfield gave evidence about Police officer David Duckenfield decision to open Gate C eight minutes before kick-off.
article_snippet: Mr Duckenfield, 70, today recounted a conversation Police officer David Duckenfield had with FA officials Graham Kelly and Glen Kirton minutes after the match was abandoned amidst the chaos.
article_snippet: Mr Duckenfield replied: 'Yes, ma'am.
article_snippet: Mr Duckenfield pictured in the dock, where Mr Duckenfield talked about Mr Duckenfield actions on April 15, 1989 .
article_snippet: At 2.59pm, when the match kicked off, Mr Duckenfield said Mr Duckenfield looked towards the Leppings Lane terrace and had seen 'nothing untoward'.
article_snippet: The hearing continues tomorrow, when Mr Duckenfield will be questioned by a lawyer representing victims' families.
highlights_snippet: David Duckenfield, 70, was in charge of the stadium on the day of disaster .
  