An Irish army private yesterday saluted the ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ spirit of Liverpool which came to the rescue after he and friends were the victims of cruel thieves when on a special mission to Anfield.

The Hillsborough disaster tribute single topped the charts today to become the 2012 Christmas number one.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is flattered by calls for him to be awarded a knighthood by relatives of victims of the Hillsborough disaster.

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger insists he will remain very much in charge of team affairs regardless of Stan Kroenke’s multi-million takeover at Emirates Stadium.

The Liverpool squad this afternoon joined a crowd of thousands at Anfield to pay respect to the victims of the Hillsborough disaster.