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https://www.est1892.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=4002484#post4002484
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Paul.S
I really hope you don't EVER respond to a thread that is formulated from a newspaper report or you don't EVER post a link to a newspaper story.
I really don't.
End of discussion fella. As Mr Michael has said, if you're not interested in what a poster has to say...ignore them. I won't be ignoring you because you're comedy genius.
I agree that this has gone on for too long and people have overreacted, me not among them of course, so to make it go on for longer, here's the Echo's take:
LIVERPOOL'S under-fire striker Craig Bellamy may have been made a scapegoat for the Reds stars' Algarve rumpus.
Sources within the club suggest the 27-year-old Welsh international was exploited as an easy target to deflect blame from a large number of players involved in breaches of discipline.
Other players said to have been involved include Robbie Fowler, Jermaine Pennant and Jerzy Dudek.
Today the club was continuing an investigation into how details of the incident were leaked to the media amid concern Bellamy may be the victim of deliberate attempts to further damage his name.
Reds manager Rafa Benitez is understood to regard Bellamy as no more or less guilty than any of the players involved. Up to six players have now been fined by the manager, most for breaking curfew.
While Bellamy WAS involved in a dust-up with John Arne Riise, the ECHO has learned that it was far less serious than presented by Sunday newspapers.
Claims have been made that Bellamy repeatedly swung a golf club at the 26-year-old Norwegian’s legs, yet Riise is fit and likely to start Wednesday night’s game with Barcelona.
Bellamy is also likely to start, while all other fined players will at least be in the squad for the Champions League tie.
The pair clashed after Riise apparently refused to join in with a karaoke sing-song during the party last Thursday.
When they returned to the team’s hotel a brawl started with Bellamy attacking Riise with a golf club.
The squad, including Riise and Bellamy, were back in training yesterday at Melwood after the five-day break.
Manager Rafa Benitez said today: “I met with the entire first team squad yesterday morning and made it absolutely clear to all of them the responsibilities that come with playing for this club and the way they’re expected to conduct themselves both on and off the pitch.
“The players worked extremely hard at last week's training camp, but we’ll take disciplinary action and fine any of them who are found to have breached club rules.
“Despite reports to the contrary, the spirit among the lads is very good with everyone looking forward to the game against Barcelona on Wednesday.”
Punishment can take the form of a fine of up to two weeks’ wages.
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