No defence, it is my opinion, which I am allowed to express the same as you are allowed to express yours. Disagreeing with your opinion is also allowed.
Despite all his charitable work, he is still a miserable git.
Heysel? (Edit: and Hillsborough!) He's not the only person connected to LFC who conducted themselves with a great deal of dignity after such a tragedy. By singling him out you're doing a disservice to the many players and backroom staff at that club who have had to deal with two major tragedies at football grounds over the years, and (in my opinion) have also behaved empathetically and with dignity, despite an onslaught from certain areas of the popular media.
JF