96 Liverpool fans died as a result of the fencing disaster on April 29 , 1989 . Fans were thrown against the fencing during an FA Cup semifinal . Liverpool fans say there are still unanswered questions regarding the disaster . Mrs Thatcher planned draconian measures to combat what became known as the English disease , but it was the appalling events at Sheffield that finally became the catalyst for change . Current Liverpool manager Steven Gerrard lost a family member in the tragedy .
96 Liverpool fans died as a result of the fencing disaster on April 29 , 1989 . Fans were thrown against the fencing during an FA Cup semifinal . Liverpool fans say there are still unanswered questions regarding the disaster . Current Liverpool manager Steven Gerrard lost a family member in the tragedy .