Evra accuses Suarez of racism

[Rabiosa]

empireofthekop Empire of the Kop
Looks like the @SkySports Poll doesn't allow you to vote for Suarez

Not surpsied, at all.

At 12am, watch it magically change so Nani wins it

[sean_lfc]

Oh dear, not that old chestnut again.

To be fair mate, that's way behind me, I've left the country and they can continue to write emails Fact of the matter for me still stands though, this verdict is political and there are the 3-man panel will not have been the sole givers of the verdict. That is my humble and honest opinion. I could most likely be wrong, but with the kind of power-wielding present in the Premier League, I wouldn't be surprised if other forces were at play. I just do not - for a second - believe that the outcome of that verdict lay 100% at the hands of 3 men, an ex-manager, a QC and an administrator. I just don't believe that.

[sean_lfc]

I heard McGrath on the radio this afternoon, what a load of nonsense he was spouting. During the 45 minutes or so I listened to the programme nobody actually said anything rational it was pure hatred towards Suarez and Liverpool FC. I couldn't believe what I was hearing, if it's us against everyone else then **** everyone else - we'll stand up for what we believe in. How can knowing that your team mate is innocent and supporting him be regarded as advocating racism? People don't seem to have values any more, I despair with what's happened to our society. I sound like my Dad. An innocent man is falsely accused of racism and nobody outside of ourselves is even questioning whether he is being treated correctly. If the FA say that Suarez is a racist then he must be! What a load of ****e.

Welcome to the Machine.

Now you can see how blindly large segments of populations can be easily nicely brainwashed.

[sean_lfc]

Not surpsied, at all.

At 12am, watch it magically change so Nani wins it

[Vermilion]

Well after about 20 votes from me, Suarez is still on 38%.

If the poll really does close at midnight, then surely there isnt enough time to bridge that 8% gap. If 20 votes dont make a difference at all, then it'd take far more votes than there is time for, to put Nani ahead.

I followed another link from that Empire Of the Kop tweet, and the results were more precise, it had Suarez on 38.8% and Nini on 30.8%, so i figured Utd fans are voting at around the same rate as Lfc fans, and like you i thought it will be hard to bridge the gap, except for one thing, i think we got onto this a lot sooner, so many of our fans will already have voted, while Scummers are maybe still to find more, but do they have time is the thing, and will Sky allow us to win if we're looking like we're about to.


Will they even give him the award if he wins ?

[barnes10]

'internet terrorists/racists have voted luis suarez player of the year for 2011'

[baitman]

the evidence in the suarez vs. evra case has now been made public by the FA...

[Craig_H]

[JHP]

I'm surprised no journalist has raised a question regarding the impartiality or partiality of the panel; that one of them helped (so he claims) Ferguson keep his job and managed Ferguson's son at Wrexham.

[mick the click]

This could do with a few votes - for all that it matters - got a feeling that courts need to settle this.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8972096/Liverpools-Luis-Suarez-T-shirt-gesture-provokes-angry-reaction-from-black-footballers.html#pd_a_5782710

Were Liverpool's players right to wear Suarez T-shirts?
Yes, their team-mate has been unfairly persecuted
No, racism is more serious than team loyalty

The no vote is winning at the moment 53.54% to 46.35%

[Exiled_red]

lol @ Evra's statement

[Craig_H]

Nani's upto 32% now. But Suarez is still on 38%.

[Exiled_red]

This could do with a few votes - for all that it matters - got a feeling that courts need to settle this.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8972096/Liverpools-Luis-Suarez-T-shirt-gesture-provokes-angry-reaction-from-black-footballers.html#pd_a_5782710

Were Liverpool's players right to wear Suarez T-shirts?
Yes, their team-mate has been unfairly persecuted
No, racism is more serious than team loyalty

The no vote is winning at the moment 53.54% to 46.35%

Just to quote the article that that poll is on:

Liverpool's Luis Suarez T-shirt gesture provokes angry reaction from black footballers

Two prominent black footballers have criticised the decision by Liverpool players to wear T-shirts in support of Luis Suárez.


The Uruguay international was given an eight-match ban by the Football Association on Tuesday after being found guilty of misconduct for using insulting words to Patrice Evra which included a reference to the Manchester United defender's colour.


Suarez played in the goalless draw at Wigan last night as the club have 14 days to decide whether they will appeal.


Liverpool's players displayed their support for the 24-year-old, targeted with chants of "racist" and "cheat" by Wigan fans, by releasing a statement before kick-off and wearing T-shirts depicting an image of Suarez and his name and number seven


But the display has caused consternation among some players, who consider the gesture to be at odds with football's equality and inclusion campaign, Kick It Out.


Blackburn Rovers striker Jason Roberts tweeted: "The stance on the Suarez issue from LFC has bemused me...are United going to print Evra shirts now????? Some issues are bigger than football."

JasonRoberts30 Jason Roberts The Stance on the Suarez issue from LFC has bemused me...are United going to print Evra shirts now????? Some issues are bigger than football

Former United and Republic of Ireland defender Paul McGrath was also compelled to comment, tweeting: "As ex footballer having experienced racist comments throughout my career I was saddened to see Liverpool players wear those tshirts last nite."

Paulmcgrath5 Paul McGrath As x footballer havin experienced racist comments throughout my career I was saddened to see Liverpool players wear those tshirts last nite

He added: "I would have been much happier if they had worn anti racist t shirts."

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes the show of unity to Suarez by his team-mates is an indicator of the esteem in which he is held and said that the backing was reflected throughout the club.

"I think the boys showed their respect and admiration for Luis with wearing the T-shirts," said the Scot.

"It is a great reflection of the man as a character, a person and a footballer that the boys have been so supportive and so have the supporters

"He has earned that, has deserves it and we will always stand beside him.

"They will not divide the football club, no matter how hard they try."

Liverpool's travelling support sang Suarez's name solidly for the first seven minutes of the match and at various intervals throughout the evening.

"We stand right beside him and we always have and always will," added Dalglish. "That was reflected in the support he got from the fans and the players."

But players' chief Gordon Taylor said the ruling sent an important message out about racism, while Professional Footballers' Association chairman Clarke Carlisle said cultural differences were no excuse.

Taylor, chief executive of the PFA, said the sanction was an important message especially after the outcry at FIFA president Sepp Blatter's remarks - later retracted - that racism on the pitch should be settled by a handshake.

Taylor said: "This was an independent commission experienced in law and football and they must have had compelling evidence, and it sends out a very strong message to the rest of the world.

"I understand the point about cultural differences but if you come to this country all players have to abide by not just the laws of the game but the laws of the land as well.

"Referring to someone's skin colour has got to be offensive - it's self-evident.

I find the last line of that article particularly funny given the headline of the article.

[Exiled_red]

He was on 38% this morning too.

Something doesn't look right there.

Still Suarez on 38% with Nani second on 33% with just 20mins to go

[Craig_H]

10 mins to go - Suarez 38%, Nani 35%