There should be a sense of satisfaction when vindication arrives but, that is not the case. The fury remains as intense as it was that evening, eight months ago, and no statement – no matter how strong the words – will change it.
UEFA, it emerged on Monday night, have accepted 'prime responsibility' for the horrific handling of the Champions League final last May and, in the process, absolved Liverpool fans of any blame for the scenes that unfolded outside the Stade de France.
Are these supporters supposed to be grateful for exoneration?