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Hillsborough Untold: Aftermath of a disaster Hardcover – 17 Nov. 2016
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On 15 April 1989, ninety-six spectators lost their lives at Sheffield's Hillsborough Stadium as they gathered for an FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. The events of that spring afternoon sparked a controversy that continues to reverberate through British football and policing to this day.
Norman Bettison, a Chief Inspector in the South Yorkshire Police at the time of the Hillsborough disaster, witnessed the tragedy as a spectator at the match. Since then, he has found himself one of the focal points of outrage over the actions of the police. Comments he made in the wake of the Hillsborough Independent Panel in 2012 stoked further criticism in the press and in Parliament and, in October 2012, he resigned from his job as Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police.
This personal account describes how the Hillsborough disaster unfolded, provides an insight into what was happening at South Yorkshire Police headquarters in the aftermath, and gives an objective and compassionate account of the bereaved families' long struggle for justice, all the while charting the author's journey from innocent bystander to a symbol of a perceived criminal conspiracy.
The author is donating his proceeds from the sales of this book to charity.
- Print length368 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherBiteback Publishing
- Publication date17 Nov. 2016
- Dimensions22.3 x 3.5 x 14.8 cm
- ISBN-109781785900891
- ISBN-13978-1785900891
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- ASIN : 1785900897
- Publisher : Biteback Publishing (17 Nov. 2016)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 368 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9781785900891
- ISBN-13 : 978-1785900891
- Dimensions : 22.3 x 3.5 x 14.8 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 526,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 856 in Police Biographies
- 1,444 in Sporting Events
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"Well written, serious, detailed and thorough account of this infamous event...." Read more
"...this disaster, but I would ask people to read this book as a fair and honest narrative ...." Read more
"...The book is factually detailed and informative. Forensic when the evidence against him is picked apart...." Read more
"...but Bettison strongly denies involvement and provides a comprehensive and credible account in his defence...." Read more
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There is and will continue to be much emotion around this disaster, but I would ask people to read this book as a fair and honest narrative . It is unfair to label this book as a ' one star' account of a tragedy in modern day football. To simply say that Bettison has 'blood on his hands' is quite frankly unhelpful and will only serve to continue to bring into question the thinking of the wider football supporter community.
If he is wrong in the accounts in this book then there are many people named who could say so but that has not happened.
I was saddened to read some of the reviews which clearly indicated that in their view there was only one side to the Hillsborough story. This major sporting tragedy was complex and identified by Lord Justice Taylor in the early stages as a failure in policing. Of that there is no doubt and that failure was the responsibility of the match commander who has since been charged with multiple counts of manslaughter. Since then there have been multiple theories of a mass and institutionalised cover up which clearly was not the case as, despite the many "investigations" into this, such a cover up has never been found, nor will it be. Individual failing and dishonesty has been identified.
In relation to the author though nothing was found concerning him and his conduct in the aftermath of Hillsborough. He has been charged with alleged offences relating to his appointment as Chief Constable of Merseyside Police. No charges relate to Hillsborough itself which I think many people fail to grasp. I worked in a reasonably senior level for Norman Bettison during his time as Chief Constable and know what his response was to me when I challenged him over a decision - I was impressed. The man was ambitious without doubt but also prepared to listen to different views. I wish him well - he is not the villain painted by some and I will watch the future unfold with interest. It is not over until the fat lady sings.
I posted this review before the CPS decided to discontinue proceedings against Norman Bettison. Their decision adds credence to what I have said. The decision of the CPS will not be popular with the Hillsborough Families Association nor with any politicians with a vested interest in the outcome. However to anyone with a fair and objective mind it is the right decision. The only question that remains is, "Why was he charged in the first place?"
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