FA apology welcome but too late

Hillsborough families yesterday welcomed the Football Association’s apology to all those affected by the disaster — but said it should have been made years ago.

FA chairman David Bernstein offered “a full and unreserved apology” following the Hillsborough Independent Panel’s report into the events at the FA Cup semi-final 23 years ago.

Margaret Aspinall of the Hillsborough family support group said the apology was long overdue.