LIVERPOOL will add Andrew Devine’s name to Anfield’s Hillsborough memorial and amend their shirts to recognise him as the 97th victim of the disaster, the club confirmed today.

The 55-year-old died last week, more than 32 years after he was badly hurt in the disaster at the Reds’ FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest.

At his inquest, Liverpool coroner Andre Rebello said: “I find that it is more likely than not that Andrew Devine was unlawfully killed, making him the 97th fatality from the events of April 15 1989.”

A minute’s silence will take place before Liverpool’s first home match of the Premier League season – against Burnley on August 21 – and a special Kop mosaic featuring the Hillsborough eternal flames with the number 97 will be displayed.

“LFC will also be reviewing its current 96 emblems with plans to change them to 97 in memory of Andrew,” said a club statement.

“This will include the emblems on the backs of the playing shirts, although it is not possible to change them for the 2021-22 campaign at this point.

“Liverpool Football Club’s thoughts continue to be with the Devine family and all those affected by the Hillsborough disaster.”