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An Everton supporters group have challenged the club to follow neighbours Liverpool and ban The S*n from their training ground and stadium.

It emerged earlier that the publication, which has been hated on Merseyside ever since they published hugely damaging lies about the Hillsborough disaster in 1989, will no longer be able to send reporters to cover matches at Anfield or press conferences at Melwood.

The total ban is the result of high-level discussions between Liverpool FC officials and the Total Eclipse of The S*n campaign and kicks in with immediate effect.

The Blue Union tweeted 'Well done to all totaleclipse96 on convincing LFC to ban S*n journalist from their premises. Over to you EFC '

The campaign gathered pace last year after the Hillsborough inquests ruled that the 96 had been unlawfully killed and cleared fans of any blame.

Campaign group members have convinced dozens of shops to stop selling the paper and taxis across the city have been branded with 'Don't Buy The S*n'. Liverpool City Council and Wirral Council have also voted to back the bid.

The newspaper's infamous 'The Truth' front page in 1989 falsely alleged that Liverpool fans stole from the dead and obstructed the emergency services.

Over the past 28 years The S*n was never able to have exclusive interviews with Liverpool managers or players but until now they were able to cover matches and press conferences.

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Blue Union spokesman Dave Kelly said the group believes that the Toffees must now present a united front and follow suit.

He said: "It's been indicative all the the way through that Everton have been instrumental in supporting the Hillsborough families and their Justice Campaign from day one.

"Now the clubs should do what Liverpool have done. It's never been about blue or red, it's right or wrong.

"The Blue Union have been heavily involved with the Total Eclipse campaign and our banner promoting it has been to numerous grounds across the country and the continent.

"It will be disappointing if Liverpool take that action and Everton don't.

"It sends a clear message if Everton take the same stance. There has always been a united front between the clubs on this and while the families have finally, belatedly, had the truth they are still waiting for full justice."