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On this day 1989: The Hillsborough Stadium disaster changed English football forever

A haunted-looking Kenny Dalglish, then Liverpool manager, watches the tragedy unfold. Credit: PA
A Liverpool fan sits outside the ground, clearly shocked. Credit: PA

Today marks the 24th anniversary of one of Britain's worst sporting disasters, at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield.

Last night around 300 people, including the families of victims, congregated at Liverpool Town Hall for a memorial service to honour the 96 fans who died that day.

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Wickham returns to Wearside

Conor Wickham managed a single goal in six games at Sheffield Wednesday. Credit: PA

Sunderland striker Connor Wickham has returned from his loan spell at npower Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, the Black Cats have confirmed.

The 19-year-old joined the Owls on a temporary basis on February 8 and scored one goal - a winner at Leicester on Saturday - in his six appearances.

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