With the 20/20 vision of hindsight if Popelwell had not concentrated on the exits

and realised that the majority were saved by getting on the pitch he would probably have brought in measures which would have made Hillsborough less dangerous.

But at the time Maggie* was spoiling for a fight against “hooligans” which was even clear in the short clip of her reaction so the conclusion was that people cannot get out through locked doors so make sure they can be opened rather than ensuring that the crowds can get away from the hazard by any means.

*(Yes I am still bitter that a couple of weeks later she gave her knee-jerk reaction withdrawing English clubs including us from Europe)

Posted By: Ruttles, May 11, 23:19:31