Evra accuses Suarez of racism

[Craig_H]

Just worked out that if we beat Oldham, the FA Cup 4th round comes before we play the mancs at Old Trafford. So if the ban stays at 8, providing we beat Oldham, their cuntish ploy to get him suspended from our game at their place wont have worked.

Unless/until of course, the FA add a few games to the ban for the gesture at Fulham.

I honestly think, when we next play them, Johnson should come out afterwards and accuse Rooney of racially abusing him.

[Assassin]

Liverpool Football Club is very surprised and disappointed with the decision of the Football Association Commission to find Luis Suarez guilty of the charges against him.

We look forward to the publication of the Commission's Judgment. We will study the detailed reasons of the Commission once they become available, but reserve our right to appeal or take any other course of action we feel appropriate with regards to this situation.

We find it extraordinary that Luis can be found guilty on the word of Patrice Evra alone when no-one else on the field of play - including Evra's own Manchester United teammates and all the match officials - heard the alleged conversation between the two players in a crowded Kop goalmouth while a corner kick was about to be taken.

The Club takes extremely seriously the fight against all forms of discrimination and has a long and successful track record in work relating to anti-racist activity and social inclusion. We remain committed to this ideal and equality for all, irrespective of a person's background.

LFC considers racism in any form to be unacceptable - without compromise. It is our strong held belief, having gone over the facts of the case, that Luis Suarez did not commit any racist act. It is also our opinion that the accusation by this particular player was not credible - certainly no more credible than his prior unfounded accusations.

It is key to note that Patrice Evra himself in his written statement in this case said 'I don't think that Luis Suarez is racist'. The FA in their opening remarks accepted that Luis Suarez was not racist.

Luis himself is of a mixed race family background as his grandfather was black. He has been personally involved since the 2010 World Cup in a charitable project which uses sport to encourage solidarity amongst people of different backgrounds with the central theme that the colour of a person's skin does not matter; they can all play together as a team.

He has played with black players and mixed with their families whilst with the Uruguay national side and was Captain at Ajax Amsterdam of a team with a proud multi-cultural profile, many of whom became good friends.

It seems incredible to us that a player of mixed heritage should be accused and found guilty in the way he has based on the evidence presented. We do not recognise the way in which Luis Suarez has been characterised.

It appears to us that the FA were determined to bring charges against Luis Suarez, even before interviewing him at the beginning of November. Nothing we have heard in the course of the hearing has changed our view that Luis Suarez is innocent of the charges brought against him and we will provide Luis with whatever support he now needs to clear his name.

We would also like to know when the FA intend to charge Patrice Evra with making abusive remarks to an opponent after he admitted himself in his evidence to insulting Luis Suarez in Spanish in the most objectionable of terms. Luis, to his credit, actually told the FA he had not heard the insult.

Grabiner.......bring it on!!!

[Imy]

Who was on the panel?

[Vermilion]

Woah - Well done LFC with that statement - **** yeah

Love our statement.

[RedAndWhite]

We would also like to know when the FA intend to charge Patrice Evra with making abusive remarks to an opponent after he admitted himself in his evidence to insulting Luis Suarez in Spanish in the most objectionable of terms. Luis, to his credit, actually told the FA he had not heard the insult.

This.

[Craig_H]

Suarez via his twitter/facebook:

"Today is a very difficult and painful day for both me and my family. Thanks for all the support, I'll keep working!"

[lucas]

"or take any other course of action we feel appropriate with regards to this situation."

I like that bit. It shows that we are not going to take this lying down.

[Alex]

Nice words from the club. Strong indeed

[lickedlollipop]

8 games?

what the ****. i mean, i know it's not right, what suarez did, but WTF ?!?!??

stupid cunts

[ChesterDave]

It is key to note that Patrice Evra himself in his written statement in this case said 'I don't think that Luis Suarez is racist'. The FA in their opening remarks accepted that Luis Suarez was not racist.


We would also like to know when the FA intend to charge Patrice Evra with making abusive remarks to an opponent after he admitted himself in his evidence to insulting Luis Suarez in Spanish in the most objectionable of terms. Luis, to his credit, actually told the FA he had not heard the insult.

1. Won't be enough for him to be ripped apart.
2. Fightin' talk but it won't happen.

[McDermotX]

Mancs are going ape**** over our statement.

[Assassin]

Suarez via his twitter/facebook:

"Today is a very difficult and painful day for both me and my family. Thanks for all the support, I'll keep working!"

Gutted for him. Full respect to the club and their stance on this. IMO the FA have bitten off more than they can chew. Grabiner will have a field day in the courts

[ChesterDave]

Unless/until of course, the FA add a few games to the ban for the gesture at Fulham.

3 Englishmen cleared for making similar gestures but the foreigner gets it. FA wouldn't dare be so stupid.

[meffin]

I know it's been said, but that response is absolutely superb. Massive respect to the club for fighting back and not giving a ****

[Craig_H]

3 Englishmen cleared for making similar gestures but the foreigner gets it. FA wouldn't dare be so stupid.

I'll bet you any amount you care to mention.