Career in Pictures: Newcastle United legend Peter Beardsley

Hillsborough heartache

In April 1989, Beardsley was among the Liverpool stars left heartbroken after the Hillsborough disaster claimed the lives of 96 Reds supporters.

He attended several funerals and visiting injured fans in hospital during the aftermath.

Beardsley was part of the Liverpool squad that won the 1989 FA Cup final the following month, defeating rivals Everton 3-2 (A.E.T) at Wembley Stadium, although they lost the league title on the final day of the season to Arsenal.

The following term saw Liverpool roar back and lift the First Division, finishing nine points clear of second-placed Aston Villa – Beardsley’s second league title.