Jamie Carragher: 'Liverpool FC will back Hillsborough families'

Jamie Carragher has said that Liverpool FC will stand behind the families of the Hillsborough victims in whatever action they take next.

In an emotional day yesterday on Merseyside, Reds fans were absolved of any blame for the tragedy following the release of documents that have remained hidden for 23 years.

The findings led to apologies from PM David Cameron, the South Yorkshire Police as well as The Sun newspaper, and the long-serving defender has said the club will fully back the Hillsborough Justice Campaign and the families of the 96 fans who died.

"As players, managers, staff and as a club, we've always got to be trying to support the families, the 96, and anything they need," said Carragher. "The club have always got to be something to lean on for the families and the victims of what happened.

"It is an emotional day and everyone will have different emotions. Some people will be really happy at how it's come out, and some people may still be angry about it and that's understandable as this has been covered up for 23 years.

"I think there will be a lot of different emotions, but as a football club I think we're all pleased for the families and the people who have been fighting for this for so long. There is a lot of credit due to a lot of different people. Most importantly, it's great for the families and for the 96."

There are growing calls for a fresh inquest into the tragedy following yesterday's outcome.