Vidic Calls For Respect From Manchester United Fans
Manchester United Star Vidic
The two sides meet on Sunday in the first
match at Anfield since the Hillsborough Independent Panel's report was
published last week.
The two sides meet on Sunday in the first
match at Anfield since the Hillsborough Independent Panel's report was
published last week.
There is a history of fierce rivalry between
the clubs, but the Red Devils skipper will join Liverpool captain
Steven Gerrard in releasing 96 red balloons before kick-off in a tribute
to the victims, and Vidic hopes the supporters will follow suit in
paying their respects.
"I am aware of the sensitivity of the
day," he told reporters. "Everybody is. There is a lot of talk in the
papers and the media. I think our fans will respond well.
"The
whole country is on test in this one. All over the world they will be
watching this game. It is probably the biggest derby in the world and we
have to show we are capable of keeping a good atmosphere and being a
good example to the kids.
"There is a lot of history with these
two clubs. I think we should respect each other because we are big clubs
and clubs that are respected in the world. We have to be on top of the
bad situation and behave well and,would say, be an example."
A minority of United fans were heard making anti-Liverpool
chants during last Saturday’s win over Wigan, sparking fears over their
behaviour on Sunday, but Serbia international Vidic is hopeful that the
occasion will be remembered for positive reasons.
"Football is
important but it is never more important than life, any life," he added.
"It doesn't matter if it's in England or Serbia or any part of the
world.
"I think the most important thing is that we have to respect any life and I think that we will do it on that day."
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