Hello, we are the
#NFFC
branch of
@HillsboroughSu1
, an independent support group set up specifically for fans affected by what they witnessed at the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
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We will never forget what we saw that day.
And we will never forget the 97 children, women and men who didn't make it home, and what their families went through.
To the families, survivors, and anyone affected, be kind to yourself and those around you today.
#NFFC
#LFC
#YNWA
35 years ago we all went to a football match, full of hope, on the sunniest of days.
97 men, women and children never returned. They're not just a number, they had lives and dreams, families that love them now and always.
Us, the survivors returned, our lives changed forever, we
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Thank you to
@HillsboroughSu1
and the good people of Liverpool for welcoming us into your city and allowing us to share our stories and experiences with you on this day, which is so tough for us all.
Unity is strength 🔥❤️
#NFFC
#LFC
#YNWA
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On this day 39 years ago, 56 people travelled to Valley Parade and never returned.
Today, and every day, is for those we lost on 11th May 1985. 🎗️
#BCAFC
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Reminder that "Always the Victims" IS about Hillsborough, and it causes upset and anger to not just Liverpool fans, but plenty of
#NFFC
fans too.
Singing it can also get you nicked and prosecuted.
Respect The 97
Solidarity With Survivors
No To Tragedy Chanting
#NFFC
v
#LiverpoolFC
As Fan’s we are all aware that our two club’s have a shared history around the tragic events at Hillsborough.
There is no place for Tragedy Chanting and positive action will be taken against those who stoop so low.
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@NFFC
Any Forest fans still struggling to comprehend what they saw that day, or affected in any way, know you are not alone.
We are here to listen and support and our DM's are open ❤️
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We have a feature in the new April edition of
@LeftLion
discussing how Hillsborough affected
#NFFC
fans, and the mental health issues it caused, and continues to cause, for some.
You can read the full article on Page 26 here:
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This Saturday (22 June) we will once again be welcoming our friends from
@HillsboroughSu1
to Nottingham for our second annual joint
#NFFC
/
#LFC
meet up at the City Ground.
It starts at 2pm in the Vault Room at the CG and ALL are welcome.
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We are reaching out to any of the 28,000
#NFFC
fans who were there that terrible day who still struggle, feel unsupported, isolated or unable to talk about what they witnessed. Please know, you are not alone.
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Thank you to everyone who came to our joint
#NFFC
/
#LFC
meeting at the City Ground yesterday.
Thanks also to
@NFFC
for hosting us and to
@HillsboroughSu1
for your continued support.
Reminder that if you're struggling, please contact us - you're not alone.
#UnityIsStrength
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This was a big moment for many of us, maybe the first time anyone had ever acknowledged that
#NFFC
fans were also affected by the things they saw at Hillsborough. It meant a huge amount.
The replies speak for themselves.
Thank you for reaching out to us ❤️🩶
#UnityIsStrength
On Friday night we hosted a quiz, auction and raffle at the City Ground, raising £1000 for
@HillsboroughSu1
Thank you to everyone who attended, donated or gifted prizes, and to
@NFFC
for generously providing the venue and prizes too.
#NFFC
#LFC
#YNWA
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This is a difficult time of year for many of us.
If you're struggling, or just want an opportunity to express your feelings, please know we are here to listen and offer support.
You're not alone.
Our DM's are open, or you can email hsaforest
@outlook
.com if you prefer.
#NFFC
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The other day someone on here asked after the
#NFFC
fan who was at Hillsborough, who had also lost his brother, father, grandfather and uncle in the Bradford fire.
His brother Andrew would've been 50 today.
We send our love and thoughts to Martin and his family 💔
Today would have been Andrew’s 50th birthday.
Aged 11, Andrew was the youngest victim of the fire at Bradford City that killed 56 people.
He was also my mate’s brother. I wrote this for
@TheAthleticFC
a couple of years ago.
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We're hosting a quiz at the City Ground this coming Friday. All proceeds go towards life changing therapy for Hillsborough survivors,
#LFC
and
#NFFC
.
Also, some fantastic raffle prizes and auction for a signed Forest shirt.
All welcome, please let us know if you're interested.
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Hi all,
Our next
#NFFC
meeting is on 23 March 11am at the Boot Room.
Be nice to see you there, anyone new wishing to attend you will be made very welcome.
Please get in touch at hsaforest
@outlook
.com if you need a chat first.
Please remember you are not alone in this.
AMANDA
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To Diane, Peter, Stu and everyone at
@HillsboroughSu1
- thank you so much for everything you do, we are eternally grateful for you reaching out to us
#NFFC
fans 🔥❤️
Been reflecting on how far we’ve come since we were formed in 2019.
Bespoke therapy:
We have helped over 250 Liverpool fans
7 Nottingham Forest fans
And an employee of Sheffield Wednesday
We now have a Nottingham Forest branch of HSA, which is growing
Monthly meetings:
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The group offers survivors the chance to talk to others and share experiences in a friendly, safe and confidential environment, both remotely and in person. Further support, including tailored therapy, is available if needed.
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If you feel this group would help you, your friends or family members, please get in touch. Our DM’s are open - we are here to listen and support, and can offer genuine help. Thank you.
#UnityIsStrength
#NFFC
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When survivors first get in touch with us they often say " never spoke to anyone about Hillsborough ", " I don't speak to family and friends about it".
We totally understand, most of us are the same.
Just sitting in a room with other survivors, no words are needed we just get it.
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@alanlowndes1
@HillsboroughSu1
That was one of our members, Martin's story. He and Paul Clark lived round the corner from each other. They travelled to Hillsborough separately, stood in opposite ends and only one of the them made it home 💔
Please read Alan's story.
There's a school of thought that his tickets *may* have been swapped with
#NFFC
fans, so if this rings a bell with anyone, please get in touch.
1/4 PLEASE HELP.
I am trying to find someone we swapped tickets with prior to the
@LFC
v
@NFFC
Cup Semi final disaster at
#Hillsborough
in 1989
We had seat tickets but swapped them for terrace tickets in the Leppings Lane. No money changed hands.
The people we swapped with were
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If you are a
#NFFC
fan who is still affected by what you saw that day, please know you are not alone.
Our DM's are open if you want to talk, or you can contact us at hsaforest
@outlook
.com if you prefer.
We are here to listen and help.
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@oldskoolredNG
@SkyNews
This narrative has been disproved on numerous occasions and is outdated and offensive. As an "old skool red" you were maybe there yourself, so you should know better. Educate yourself - all the information is readily available online - and stop embarrassing yourself &
#NFFC
.
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Reminder, that our next
#NFFC
meeting is this Saturday - 11am at the Boot Room (opposite the club shop and ticket office).
Anyone new will be made to feel very welcome.
Our DM's are open if you want to chat beforehand, or you can also contact us at hsaforest
@outlook
.com
NFFC Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance (HSA)
Hi all,
Our next
#NFFC
meeting is on 23 March 11am at the Boot Room.
Be nice to see you there, anyone new wishing to attend you will be made very welcome.
Please get in touch at hsaforest
@outlook
.com if you need a chat first.
Please remember you are not alone in this.
AMANDA
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@_S_1994_
@HillsboroughSu1
@NottPolFootball
Lots of Forest fans were just as disgusted by those chants as you were. We decided to do something about it, hence the banner at the last two games at Anfield, and now working with Notts Police and NFFC. We also hope for better tomorrow.
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@phileasfogg70
@sarahjulianotts
@HillsboroughSu1
Steve...if you ever need to chat about that day, or the aftermath, or just want to know some like minded people, we're a friendly and inclusive group made up of Forest fans from all walks of life and you'd be made to feel very welcome.
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@RealSlingerLFC
@HillsboroughSu1
@OfficialFFTV
@NFFC
Every fanbase has got an element who want to taunt/wind up the opposition, it's what they go for. At least we're not talking about tragedy chanting again this season, we've got to take that as a positive. We worked hard to make that change, but one step at a time. All the best 🤝
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@borninthefir
@HillsboroughSu1
@LFC
We're here if you ever need to talk or share anything Martin. We have a WhatsApp group and hold regular meetings in Nottingham, you'd be very welcome to join us at either.
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We know this can be very emotional for people, and with that in mind partners are very welcome to attend too.
We are all here to support each other.
Any questions please get in touch.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible there.
#UnityIsStrength
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@richolfc
@HillsboroughSu1
Pleasure to meet you too Paul. Thank YOU for welcoming us, it was very humbling to be able to stand side by side with you on what is such a difficult day for us all. It means the world to us 🔥❤️
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A buffet will be provided and we will be holding a raffle with all proceeds going to
@HillsboroughSu1
Last year's meeting was a great support for all who attended, with some meeting other survivors for the first time in a friendly and supportive space.
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@JolliffeMichael
@BBCRNS
You were a hero Michael, we could all see that. Applause was all we could offer at the time, I wish we could have done more ❤️🔥
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@SophieP25397
@HillsboroughSu1
@andrewtmj
Hi Sophie, your Dad is the same age as me. It's never left me either. He may find comfort from our group, we're made up of Forest fans from all walks of life. Our DM's are open or you can email us at hsaforest
@outlook
.com ❤️
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@SusanBirch1
@LeftLion
@hsa
Thanks Susan. We are eternally grateful for
@HillsboroughSu1
reaching out to us and for the links and friendships we have forged since then. Unity is indeed Strength 🔥❤️
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@pieorama2
@BBCRNS
@ohwhenthenotts
He's ok Wendy, thanks for asking. Tough time of year for him and his family, but still gets to as many Forest matches as possible. One of the good guys ❤️
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@A5hleyBooker
@HillsboroughSu1
We'd make you feel very welcome Ashley. We're a group of Forest fans from all walks of life, but all have strong emotions around Hillsborough, and help and support one another. Take your time, but know we're here and you're not alone.
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@SophieP25397
@HillsboroughSu1
@andrewtmj
Please mention us to him. We have a WhatsApp group which has both active and not so active members, but all find it a comfort, and we have meet ups every few months for those who want to. It's relaxed and friendly and we'd make him feel very welcome x
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The other day someone on here asked after the
#NFFC
fan who was at Hillsborough, who had also lost his brother, father, grandfather and uncle in the Bradford fire.
His brother Andrew would've been 50 today.
We send our love and thoughts to Martin and his family 💔
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