Everton's Martinez endorses Hillsborough tributes


The Hillsborough memorial is seen in Liverpool, northern England March 26, 2014. REUTERS/Phil Noble

LONDON (Reuters) - Everton's long-term support for their neighbours Liverpool regarding the Hillsborough disaster continued on Thursday when Roberto Martinez endorsed this weekend's plans to mark the anniversary.

The 25th anniversary of the tragedy that claimed the lives of 96 Liverpool fans at the FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest on April 15 1989 falls next week.

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