Nottingham Forest fans have been praised for a ‘class’ gesture ahead of the FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool.
Forest host Jurgen Klopp’s side at the City Ground on Sunday (6pm kick-off) as both sides look to make it through to Wembley, where the semi-finals will be played. Steve Cooper’s men will also be looking to cause their third upset in the competition after knocking out Premier League opponents Arsenal and Leicester City.
Ahead of the game, Nottingham Forest’s Supporters’ Trust paid respect to the 97 Liverpool supporters who lost their lives during the FA Cup semi-final between the two clubs at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough ground in April 1989.
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The Supporters’ Trust travelled to Anfield to lay a floral tribute to the victims at the Hillsborough memorial ahead of the weekend’s clash. Forest revealed the gesture on social media.
And it has been praised by both fans of Liverpool and Forest, with both earmarking the game as another opportunity to remember the victims. Here is just some of the response.
Hiam Lejsak : Oh man, so they’ve come up to our ground three days early despite being the home team to pay respects for the 97 and it’s genuinely so warming to see something like that in modern football - what a classy gesture that is.
Jaq: This is lovely from the Forest fans, many of whom were also at Hillsborough that day.
Gary Marriott : Class act by Forest and a great gesture before the game. Hopefully will be a great occasion and fantastic atmosphere. Was there as a 15 year old boy and will never forget the events of that day. Thoughts are with all the families and friends.
Chris Lovett : That’s class from the Forest fans. They are a credit to their club. @NFFC
Anfield South : Class club @NFFC class fans. I'm actually more excited about this game than I was vs Arsenal. A meeting of two European giants. The atmosphere is going to be awesome.
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Eddy nffc : Yes, I also was there. It was such a sad day for your club and all of football it will always bond our clubs together.
Simesy : That was beautiful. Well done Nottingham Forest.
