Bill Kenwright’s perfect song choice illustrated Merseyside’s solidarity in the fight for justice after the Hillsborough disaster. The Wavertree-born theatre producer, who died at the age of 78 on this day in 2023, was the chairman of Everton's board from 2004 until his death.

He had been a member of the board since 1989, before his 'True Blue' consortium bought a majority share of 68% of the club for £20m in 1999. He then became the club’s largest stakeholder in 2004 and was instrumental in Everton’s response to the Hillsborough disaster as the Toffees showed support for their neighbours across Stanley Park.

Mr Kenwright delivered a powerful speech at a memorial service at Anfield in April 2013, in which he praised the strength of the families of those who died. He said: "I hope since that day you have known the support of Everton Football Club for you.

"I saw your banner saying, 'You've taken on the wrong city.' Well, you've taken...