Liverpool FC will use their next two home games at Anfield to pay tribute to Bill Kenwright and Sir Bobby Charlton.
Ahead of the Europa League clash with Toulouse, the club said: “He’s not serious.
The ‘He’s My Brother’ match will commemorate the tragic death of Everton chairman Kenwright. The song was chosen because, as part of his and Everton’s ongoing support for the victims of the Hillsborough disaster, Kenwright decided to play it at Goodison Park following the publication of the Hillsborough Independent Panel report in September 2012.
His song choice that night showed solidarity, uniting red and blue everywhere. Two boys holding hands in the center circle, one wearing a Liverpool shirt and the other wearing an Everton blue shirt, became another powerful symbol of the fight for justice.
The song was later re-recorded by a group of musicians and celebrities under the name Justice Collective to raise money for charities associated with the victims’ families. It was released in December 2012 and became the UK Christmas number one that year.
Kenwright later said: “That song seemed to sum up everything about Everton’s relationship with Liverpool.” To honor him, the players, managers and backroom staff will also wear black armbands during the game against Toulouse.
Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the death of Sir Bobby Charlton.On Sunday afternoon, LFC will also pay tribute to legendary Manchester United player and club director Sir Bobby, who passed away last weekend. A true footballing genius, Sir Bobby was a key figure in England’s 1966 World Cup victory and scored 49 goals in 106 appearances before retiring from international football.During his 17 years at United, the midfielder scored 249 goals in 758 appearances and helped his club win three league titles, including the 1968 European Cup and the FA Cup. Off the pitch, Sir Bobby remained close friends with Bill Shankly and attended the Hillsborough memorial service held at Anfield in September 2012 following the publication of the Independent Group’s report on the disaster.
He later invited the families of the 97 fans killed in the Hillsborough disaster in April 1989 to attend the United v Liverpool match at Old Trafford.
To honor Sir Bobby, Anfield will give a standing ovation before kick-off against Nottingham Forest. Players, managers and backroom staff also wear black armbands.
