YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE
Liverpool legends Kenny Dalglish & Jurgen Klopp lead tributes to fans caught up in parade horror
King Charles also expressed his 'shock and sadness' after 65 people were injured at the parade
LIVERPOOL heroes Kenny Dalglish and Jurgen Klopp led tributes yesterday to those caught in the parade day carnage — telling fans You’ll Never Walk Alone.
Players sent prayers to the 65 people hurt and King Charles praised the city’s “strength of community spirit”.
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Meanwhile Princess Anne met emergency workers who treated the victims and was told it was “very, very fortunate” there were not more major injuries when a car ploughed into scores of people celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title.
In a message of support to fans Anfield ace Sir Kenny, who won titles as a player and manager, said the club anthem, You’ll Never Walk Alone, “has never felt more appropriate”.
In a statement he said: “Shocked, horrified and deeply saddened about what happened at the end of the parade. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone and their families who have been impacted.
“Our anthem has never felt more appropriate, You’ll Never Walk Alone. Your Liverpool family are behind you.”
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Ex-manager Klopp, who won the title in 2020, flew from Germany for Monday’s parade.
He said on social media: “My family and I are shocked and devastated. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those injured and affected. You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
Liverpool-born defender Trent Alexander-Arnold said online: My thoughts are with the whole city, especially all affected by yesterday’s devastating events.
"Hopefully those who were injured will make a full recovery and the city will pull together as it always does.”
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'Shock and sadness'
Liverpool’s fans have endured some of the worst traumas, with Monday’s horror coming days after a run to commemorate the 97 victims of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
In a statement the King expressed his deep “shock and sadness”, adding: “I know that the strength of community spirit for which your city is renowned will be a comfort and support to those in need.”
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The Prince and Princess of Wales said they were “deeply saddened” by the events, adding: “What should have been a joyful celebration ended with tragedy.”
Ex-Liverpool star and telly pundit Jamie Carragher posted online: “Devastating end to the day. Just pray everyone is OK.”
Former striker Robbie Fowler wrote: “Heartbreaking news. Absolutely sickened with what’s happened here in Liverpool.”
Ex-Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard said on Instagram he was “shocked, sickened and saddened”.
Our anthem has never felt more appropriate. Your Liverpool family are behind you
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He was at Anfield to see his old side lift the Premier League trophy and went on: “My thoughts and prayers go out to all the people involved and their families.”
Club captain Virgil van Dijk said he was “praying for a speedy recovery” for all those injured, and wrote: “My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected. We are all with you.”
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Liverpool FC has postponed a number of internal staff events celebrating their title win.
Everton FC also rescheduled a book signing with former star Duncan Ferguson, due to take place yesterday, as a mark of respect.
Scouse comedian John Bishop, who attended the parade with his elderly father, posted afterwards: “Like everyone else, I am shocked and heartbroken about the events at the end of the Liverpool parade.
“My heart goes out to all those affected. Our anthem could not be more appropriate — You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
Former Brookside actress Jennifer Ellison had been at the event with her husband and three young sons.
She posted a heart emoji and wrote: “Home safe. Never been so terrified. Can’t believe we were on the actual road. Praying for all the injured and the families of those. Just traumatic.”
Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram said he was hopeful those seriously injured “pull through very quickly”.
He said: “The actual incident in Water Street will live with those people for all the wrong reasons.”
'Supporting each other'
Council leader Liam Robinson, said: “Liverpool is a city that has a proud history of coming together and supporting each other during challenging times. I’ve no doubt that will again be the case over the coming days and weeks.”
Liverpool FC chief executive Billy Hogan thanked fans who “helped each other where they could”.
Princess Anne visited the Royal Liverpool University Hospital where she met nurses, consultants and paramedics, as well as fire chiefs and football club representatives.
She was due in the city to visit Cunard ship the Queen Anne, which arrived on Monday, as part of the shipping line’s 185th anniversary celebrations.
Marc Lucky, divisional medical director for surgery at Aintree University Hospital, told Anne: “It’s a very good example of resilience and people volunteering.”
He said the injuries were not “major traumas” and went on: “We were very, very fortunate.”
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Mr Robinson later thanked the Princess Royal for her visit and said: “We really appreciate you still coming, because it will mean a lot to the people of the city.”
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper visited the scene yesterday and met some of the first responders who helped saved lives.
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