DeeJayOne Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/anger-pokemon-go-players-use-11784590 Quote The Hillsborough memorial in Sheffield is being used as a “Pokéstop” in the mobile game craze. Pokemon Go player Ian Richardson, who is originally from Broadgreen but now lives in Sheffield, said he thought it was “distasteful” and “inappropriate” when he spotted the site on the online game - a smartphone version of the popular 1990s trading card game. The memorial is near to the Sheffield Wednesday ground where 96 Liverpool FC fans died in the disaster on April 15, 1989. Ian also noticed the Hillsborough Walled Garden, where replicas of Anfield’s Shankly Gates were placed in tribute to the 96, was another designated Pokéstop. Edited August 23, 2016 by DeeJayOne SHEFFIELD SHOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch McLovin Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Needs to chill out its a game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 We'll probably get the blame for this now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_ Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 If they're not defacing it I don't see the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modboy Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 i have no idea what its on about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havin-a-hoot Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 To be fair, people don't seem to stop at the actual memorial, I only see them around the bridge where it is comfortable to lean. The way to really look at it though is to think of all the people who would not have known what the memorial was for and through this app have noticed it and read the description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Can SWFC get sued for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlZfan84 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Does that mean we can trade Nuhiu in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 To be fair, I'd be furious if I was playing Pokemon Go at the age of 39. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsheri Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Pokemon go boycott in Liverpool.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky74 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Do I need a ticket, or shall I just turn up without one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastern Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 21 minutes ago, JumboRex said: Can SWFC get sued for this? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeJayOne Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 Anyone who still hasn't availed themselves of the actual facts of the disaster should seriously watch this: SHEFFIELD SHOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain jack Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 10 minutes ago, DeeJayOne said: Anyone who still hasn't availed themselves of the actual facts of the disaster should seriously watch this: No thanks I bet it doesn't say how they robbed pubs and shops who were trying to look after them after the ordeal or how late fans with no tickets were a little responsible for a near crush outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazinga Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Literally nothing to do with us as a club. All the landmarks which are now pokestops were created on development company Niantic's previous game and then rolled over and used again on pokemon go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_ Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 2 minutes ago, captain jack said: No thanks I bet it doesn't say how they robbed pubs and shops who were trying to look after them after the ordeal or how late fans with no tickets were a little responsible for a near crush outside None of that is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lʍO‾ǝsnoɥpooM Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 its not like its something physical on the memorial. And whos angry at it? they need to grow up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madfan Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 52 minutes ago, Tommo_ said: If they're not defacing it I don't see the problem RESPECT - NOT HEARD OF IT ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modboy Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 17 minutes ago, DeeJayOne said: Anyone who still hasn't availed themselves of the actual facts of the disaster should seriously watch this: that show was certainly an eye opener. Made me feel a bit shameful when i watched it having believed the SYP spin etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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