96 Liverpool fans died as a result of the Hillsborough disaster on April 15 , 1989 . From there I would have had an uninterrupted view of the semifinal showdown between Liverpool and Brian Clough 's Nottingham Forest . Fans were crushed against stadium fencing during an FA Cup semifinal . Liverpool fans say there are still unanswered questions regarding the disaster . Comment:
96 Liverpool fans died as a result of the Hillsborough disaster on April 15 , 1989 . Fans were crushed against stadium fencing during an FA Cup semifinal . Liverpool fans say there are still unanswered questions regarding the disaster . Comment: