Luis Suarez Racism inquiry

[hugrr]

I personally think they have issued an 8 game ban to give themselves some leeway when Liverpool appeal. Reduced to 5 games on appeal I reckon

I can't see how he can possibly be successful if he appeals, if the FA are positive he's been racist on the pitch, given the "kick racism out of football" campaign, they will not reduce the ban.

Not unless they're spineless muppets anyway.......

 

[nightgoat]

They can hardly reduce it on the grounds that "oh, what he said wasn't that bad after all" or whatever...

 

[Kushal]

From Liverpool's OS:

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.

 

[Pringle]

whoever is in charge of Liverpool's PR should be sacked - that is a ridiculous statement. It generally looks like it was written by a teenager who was crying at the time whilst banging his hands on the table shouting "its not fair mummy".

The independant panel took all the evidence in and found him guilty - accept it and move on Liverpool before you make yourself look even worse.

 

[tototoner]

Shocking sentence , will the FA throw the book at Terry ?

Will they fuck

 

[nailsy]

From Liverpool's OS:

Didn't he actually admit to what was said? And isn't there video evidence?

The last paragraph was interesting. I wonder if Liverpool will make a counter complaint now.

 

[Challows]

I take it the 8 games is only for the racist comments then. Could he be looking at a game or two (3?) extra on this for the hand gestures at Fulham if he's found guilty?

Next up Terry-ble ****.

 

[Winchy85]

That statement is fucking comical! I am quite shocked they've allowed such bullshit on their site. I wonder if their site editor is at the works christmas party tonight and put that together at the bar?

 

[hugrr]

From Liverpool's OS:

So he knows a few black people? In that case there's no way he's guilty of making racist comments

:roll:

 

[Winchy85]

Didn't he actually admit to what was said? And isn't there video evidence?

The last paragraph was interesting. I wonder if Liverpool will make a counter complaint now.

I think he did? Negrito is meant in a non-offensive way in Uruguay or something, means similar to "mate" I think I read? Regardless, he's not in fucking Uruguay.

 

[Winchy85]

So he knows a few black people? In that case there's no way he's guilty of making racist comments

:roll:

Yeah, he plays with that shit right back they've got.

 

[Lo Amo Speroni]

From Liverpool's OS:

OMG I have black friends so how can I be racist syndrome. What a terrible release by Liverpool. I'm shocked TBH.

 

[Spurger King]

I can't see how he can possibly be successful if he appeals, if the FA are positive he's been racist on the pitch, given the "kick racism out of football" campaign, they will not reduce the ban.

Not unless they're spineless muppets anyway.......

This. It's not like appealing against a sending off that upon reflection might not be as bad as first thought.

They've had time to look at all the evidence, and have reached a decision. That should be the end of it.

 

[tobi]

Liverpool going down the 'but he has black friends route' is pathetic.

 

[tototoner]

Can see Suarez leaving Liverpool now, shame as he is one of the best players in the league

 

[donny1013]

If it was in an international game FIFA would have probably given him a £100 suspended fine. Hope Terry IF guilty gets a longer ban.

 

[MR_BEN]

That statement really is embarrassing. lol

 

[MR_BEN]

If it was in an international game FIFA would have probably given him a £100 suspended fine. Hope Terry IF guilty gets a longer ban.

why longer? Consistency is key..

 

[blobster]

If it's upheld or not taken to appeal he'll be out for our game for definite.

The FA statement added: "The penalty is suspended until after the outcome of any appeal, or the time for appealing expires, or should Mr Suarez decide not to appeal.

They have 4 matches before the 14 day appeal deadline.

 

[Tickers]

Didn't think anything tonight could make me laugh more than Suarez getting an eight-game ban.

Then I read Liverpool's official statement.