Gem Hayes

[Miss Chief 🤨 @Midge1415]

I find it kind of astonishing that people who were enraged about police officers being attacked at Manchester Airport went to Southampton last night to erm….attack police officers 🤔

[Gem Hayes @grh1983]

@fozzyem Em, yesterdays picture is all over my timeline 😂😂

[Ros Atkins @BBCRosAtkins]

With BBC Verify colleagues, we made this video analysing bystander video footage of the moments before the killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. https://t.co/nSDeMnEtGL

[Gem Hayes @grh1983]

@_katewhistler What is the answer to this question 👀

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

Re: that statement by South Yorkshire Police Federation which represents all constables, sergeants, inspectors and chief inspectors within South Yorkshire Police. Policing of games has changed hugely, SYP has obviously changed hugely in personnel and there are doubtless conscientious people there who must be horrified at the content and tone of the Federation statement but clearly, sadly, shamefully, some of the old culture remains.

A read through and reaction to the statement which begins…

“South Yorkshire Police Federation is aware of today’s Independent Office for Police Conduct report into the Hillsborough disaster. The report is a significant waste of taxpayers' time and taxpayers' money.” How heartless and offensive. The Federation should have started its statement with a show of compassion and contrition to the grieving families of the 97 people who died in the Hillsborough disaster.

As for "taxpayers' money", people want to know their taxes are spent on police keeping people safe, not putting them at risk. It's not a “significant waste” of money to have “fundamental failures” (IOPC words) of the police highlighted by a watchdog and naming those who failed in their duties.

“It is not fair or balanced.” What’s “not fair” is that the police tried to blame the victims in 1989. What’s “not fair” is that the families have had no justice. It’s also insulting to the IOPC which spent 13 years on the 366-page report.

“Former police officers - some of whom are very elderly and some who have sadly passed away - do not have any kind of due process or the ability to formally respond to the allegations made in this report.” How callous. Try repeating that line about police officers “some who have sadly passed away” to the Hillsborough families still grieving the loss of loved ones. Was similar sympathy accorded them? No. The families were treated disgracefully after Hillsborough.

“These are opinions of the IOPC essentially being dressed up as statements of almost fact. We emphasise that these are just allegations. Our former colleagues do not have and have not had the right to reply to any accusations.” Stop digging. Were the Hillsborough families given the right to reply to police falsehoods? IOPC reported that 100 more police officer statements after Hillsborough were found to have been amended, making it a total of 327 police officer statements amended. Cover-up writ large.

“They should not face trial by media.” Try telling that to the families who endured trial by sections of the media after Hillsborough.

“It is with this context that we should rightly question the value of this much-delayed report and its multi-million pound cost to the public purse.” Again, thoughtless. Judging by this statement, the Federation focuses on time and money. The families focus on justice.

“This report doesn't help anybody involved in the Hillsborough disaster.” How dare those representing the police presume they – of all people – know what would help the bereaved families? Brave relatives campaign in the memory of their lost loved ones. They are trying to ensure this country never endures a disaster like this again and that the follow-up cover-up is never repeated. Full police accountability would help the families.

This report underlines the importance of the Hillsborough Law which involves “a legal duty of candour on public servants and providing legal aid for victims of state-related deaths and disaster”, the Government says.

The final line of the SYPF statement reads… “Our thoughts remain with all those affected by this terrible tragedy.” Finally. If the Federation had just released this short sentence, and deleted all the preceding self-serving, offensive words, its statement wouldn’t have been so widely criticised. #LFC

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

Shameless statement from South Yorkshire Police Federation…

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

Supporters have raised more than £225,000 for the @LFCfoundation to help fund a grassroots football programme in honour of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva. ❤️

[Gem Hayes @grh1983]

@Mikeyboy1903 Glasner is going to be at Utd by the end of the season

[Gem Hayes @grh1983]

@mooosicaldreamz 😂😂😂 still the best fic ever!

[Jacqui Oatley @JacquiOatley]

This is such a painful time for everyone who knew Matt Beard. If friends or supporters wish to ease the burden of funeral costs, etc, here’s a way to support Matt’s wife Debbie as she and the kids attempt to process the sudden loss of this lovely man 💔
https://t.co/yctkX2mhaE

[Liverpool FC Women @LiverpoolFCW]

A man whose integrity and warmth touched everyone that he met ❤️

His impact on our football club and the wider women’s game will last forever.

Rest in peace, Matt.

[Barclays Women's Super League @BarclaysWSL]

Matt Beard's passion to drive the game forward had an everlasting impact on the Women's game and all involved in it, forging a legacy that will always see his name alongside the very greats of our game ❤️

[Jacqui Oatley @JacquiOatley]

You may have worked out by now, after seeing the heartfelt tributes from his former players, fellow managers, coaches and journalists, that Matt Beard was a very special person. He was also a hugely significant figure in the evolution of the women’s game in England. There’s an enormous wave of grief washing over those of us lucky enough to have known him. In time, we’ll make sure something positive comes out of this tragedy. For now, we’re all thinking about the wonderful person who’s left the touchline forever - and sending all the love in the world to the family members Matt adored so much ❤️

[Sky Sports News @SkySportsNews]

"He championed and believed in women's football when very few did"

Charlotte Harpur and John Cross pay tribute to Matt Beard.

[Gem Hayes @grh1983]

This kit deserves a win 😭 #lfc

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

Darwin’s late, great winner at Brentford ❤️

[Biggies Malls 2.0 @Biggies_MaIIs]

49 signings ago for Liverpool was Peter Crouch in 2005 😳

[Gem Hayes @grh1983]

@westie0808 Don't want to over hype but, wow what a talent!

[Maxi @MaaxiAngelo]

So Liverpool will recycle all shirts, scarfs, flags, banners, and work of arts left by supporters outside of Anfield with the help of a specialist company - who will then use it to create a memorial statue of Diogo Jota. That’s briliantly thought out and a class act by the club.

[Biggies Malls 2.0 @Biggies_MaIIs]

Seen a load of men on here shitting on women’s football, but I tell you what, I get more invested in their games than the men’s team. Couldn’t give a shit about the men winning a bean, but genuinely root for the women’s team.