Evra accuses Suarez of racism

[truefan999]

Yet the law courts and FA have two different systems for guilt

"Beyond reasonable doubt" and "balance of probabilities"

Suarez would have walked if it had gone to court imo

No they don'!

In a criminal matter the burden of proof is beyond a reasonable dount.

In a civil matter (i.e. suing someone for cash damages in eg contract or tort) then the burden is the balance of probabilities.

The FA was deciding a civil matter (no criminal jurisdiction) and hence using the balance of probabilities is the correct test.

I hope this clears the matter up

[Resu]

It is all a game at the high levels of any sport. Sadly we don`t seem to be very good at it any more.

[Neil Young]

Have I got this right? Terry loses court case=FA say guilty in court no further charges required CPS have dealt with it.Terry wins case=FA say he's innocent of everything no further action needed.

No, you haven't got it right because:

1. There's a third possibility (as Lecter says above).
2. It hasn't happened yet.

Think of it as like Schrödinger's Cat - but in all three possible states at this time. When the case is tried, the verdict given and the FA announce what action, if any, they are to take, then that's the equivalent of opening the box.

I hope that clarifies everything.

[ronanm]

It is all a game at the high levels of any sport. Sadly we don`t seem to be very good at it any more.

Well, we've spent years building a world renowned medical centre due to Kewell and the Gang so it's good to see we are branching out into the legal profession.

[Jack D Rips]

Wake up? To what? The club defending someone they've just spent millions on, who's been arguably the best player of the season so far? The t-shirt wearing before the judgement now looks embarrassing. **** me, we're always looking for conspiracies in everything, now.

Our statement about the appeal looks childish and misdirected. Has anyone apologised for any offence that may have been caused?

Suarez comes out of this looking no better than Terry and I feel Kenny has handled this badly.

Im not going to criticise you or defend you. Your opinion is every bit as valid as anyone elses. I would ask you one question though. Did you read the 115 page report?

[Neil Young]

It is all a game at the high levels of any sport. Sadly we don`t seem to be very good at it any more.

And sadly you could have posted this in the Man City post mortem thread too.

[Baracus]

He's being interviewed by Hayley McQueen, a rabid United fan and confirmed Liverpool-hater. It's great this isn't it.

Don't know why you would bother with SSN for other then titillation when Countdown is good enough

[Neil Young]

That's what this country needs though: a 24-hour, rolling Countdown channel.

[RichC]

Have I got this right? Terry loses court case=FA say guilty in court no further charges required CPS have dealt with it.Terry wins case=FA say he's innocent of everything no further action needed.

sounds about right to me.

I'm not sure the FA thought through their attacks on UEFA and FIFA using the Suarez case as at some point they'll have a decision to take with regards Terry which IMO will be one or the other you've posted, I can't see either body not taking the chance to retaliate!

[Shaggy]

Don't know why you would bother with SSN for other then titillation when Countdown is good enough

I don't watch it anymore really, only tuned in cos Neil Atkinson from the Anfield Wrap has been interviewed by SSN and I expect him to redress the balance a little bit. Not been on yet.

[Resu]

Well, we've spent years building a world renowned medical centre due to Kewell and the Gang so it's good to see we are branching out into the legal profession.

I thought we had outsourced the injury deparment to Brazil. Probably re-emplyed the medical staff as our legal team.

[pondus]

We should wear the T-shirts at Old Toilet

[Lecter]

Olly Kaye has cut short his Times Webchat

""Sorry about slight delay there. Just had an interesting call. There will be a very interesting development on this story in tomorrow's Times."

He was apparently talking about the Suarez situation at the time

[Craig_H]

Olly Kaye has cut short his Times Webchat

""Sorry about slight delay there. Just had an interesting call. There will be a very interesting development on this story in tomorrow's Times."

He was apparently talking about the Suarez situation at the time

If it's anything like the 'interesting developments' they've reported before, it'll be nothing.

[The_weatherman]

If it's anything like the 'interesting developments' they've reported before, it'll be nothing.

They'll be banning and fining his mother now