Evra accuses Suarez of racist remarks | Suarez guilty of racial abuse

decorativeed said:
There's no such thing as an "opposite devil's advocate".
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And I thought I was tiresome. I was simply pointing out that the opposite to what you were suggesting could be the case, although i don't believe it to be so, which was playing devils advocate. If you were also playing devils advocate then we both were, but at opposite ends of the spectrum. Jesus Christ.
 
Breaking on SSN: They're not appealing. Suspension begins with immediate effect.
 
Breaking news on SSN Liverpool have confirmed they're not appealing the ruling.


Banned for tonight so.

When will the apologies be then?
 
So Suarez will be back for our game then.
 
Eyepopper said:
Breaking news on SSN Liverpool have confirmed they're not appealing the ruling.


Banned for tonight so.

When will the apologies be then?
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Oh how the 'mighty' have fallen.

Now wheres that lovely statement again? :lol:
 
I would love to know who made the final decision, if it wasn't unanimous. I can imagine the owners having the final say on this one.
 
:lol:
But weren't the Liverpool fans convinced that their were loads of holes in the decision?
 
It is our strongly held conviction that the Football Association and the panel it selected constructed a highly subjective case against Luis Suarez based on an accusation that was ultimately unsubstantiated.

The FA and the panel chose to consistently and methodically accept and embrace arguments leading to a set of conclusions that found Mr. Suarez to "probably" be guilty while in the same manner deciding to completely dismiss the testimony that countered their overall suppositions.

Mr. Evra was deemed to be credible in spite of admitting that he himself used insulting and threatening words towards Luis and that his initial charge as to the word used was somehow a mistake.

The facts in this case were that an accusation was made, a rebuttal was given and there was video of the match. The remaining facts came from testimony of people who did not corroborate any accusation made by Mr. Evra.

In its determination to prove its conclusions to the public through a clearly subjective 115-page document, the FA panel has damaged the reputation of one the Premier League's best players, deciding he should be punished and banned for perhaps a quarter of a season. This case has also provided a template in which a club's rival can bring about a significant ban for a top player without anything beyond an accusation.

Nevertheless, there are ultimately larger issues than whether or not Luis Suarez has been treated fairly by the Football Association in this matter. There are important points we want to make today that overshadow what has occurred during the past two months.

The issue of race in sports, as in other industries, has a very poor history. Far too often, and in far too many countries, the issues of racism and discrimination have been covered over or ignored.

In America, where Liverpool ownership resides, there was a shameful bigotry that prevented black athletes from competing at the highest levels for decades.

English football has led the world in welcoming all nationalities and creeds into its Premier League and its leagues below, and Liverpool Football Club itself has been a leader in taking a progressive stance on issues of race and inclusion. The Luis Suarez case has to end so that the Premier League, the Football Association and the Club can continue the progress that has been made and will continue to be made and not risk a perception, at least by some, that would diminish our commitment on these issues.

Liverpool Football Club have supported Luis Suarez because we fundamentally do not believe that Luis on that day - or frankly any other - did or would engage in a racist act. Notably, his actions on and off the pitch with his teammates and in the community have demonstrated his belief that all athletes can play together and that the colour of a person's skin is irrelevant.

Continuing a fight for justice in this particular case beyond today would only obscure the fact that the Club wholeheartedly supports the efforts of the Football Association, the Football League and the Premier League to put an end to any form of racism in English football.

It is time to put the Luis Suarez matter to rest and for all of us, going forward, to work together to stamp out racism in every form both inside and outside the sport.

It is for this reason that we will not appeal the eight-game suspension of Luis Suarez.
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Statement from Liverpool FC - Liverpool FC
 
Damn I wanted them to appeal and keep digging their own grave.
 
That they are now backing away having dragged Evra's name through the mud is pretty shameful, IMO.
 
KM said:
:lol:
But weren't the Liverpool fans convinced that their were loads of holes in the decision?
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Seems the Liverpool FC hierarchy didn't consult RAWK and TLW or read their threads pointing out the holes in the FA's case before making their decision. How foolish of them.
 
Suarez Statement...

First of all I would like to thank everyone so much for all the help and support I have received during these last few weeks.

Thank you to my family, my friends and everybody at LFC (the staff, manager and coaching staff, the directors, my team mates and everyone who is working on a daily basis for this great club) and thank you especially to all the fans who made sure I never felt let down for one second. During those days I understood more than ever what 'You'll Never Walk Alone' means.

Like many of you I was born into a very humble family, in a working class neighbourhood, in a small country. But I was born and raised learning what respect, manners and sacrifice mean. Thanks to my family, from my first club where I started playing, to my transfer to Holland in Europe, I learned the values which made me the person I am now. Never, I repeat, never, have I had any racial problem with a team mate or individual who was of a different race or colour to mine. Never.

I am very upset by all the things which have been said during the last few weeks about me, all of them being very far from the truth. But above all, I'm very upset at feeling so powerless whilst being accused of something which I did not, nor would not, ever do.

In my country, 'negro' is a word we use commonly, a word which doesn't show any lack of respect and is even less so a form of racist abuse. Based on this, everything which has been said so far is totally false.

I will carry out the suspension with the resignation of someone who hasn't done anything wrong and who feels extremely upset by the events. I do feel sorry for the fans and for my team mates whom I will not be able to help during the next month. It will be a very difficult time for me.

The only thing I wish for at the moment is being able to run out again at Anfield and to do what I like most which is playing football.

Thank you very much.
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Victim... if he did not and would not say it is he not pissed that the club aren't appealing?
 
Another retarded statement then.
 
Liverpool making it very clear in their statement that they are only not appealing the decision to support the FA's work against racism, and repeat that Suarez is not - I repeat - is not a racist.

Part of me is impressed and part of me is facepalming.
 
Brophs said:
That they are now backing away having dragged Evra's name through the mud is pretty shameful, IMO.
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It's more than just your opinion. It's a disgrace. On BBC 5 at the start of all this nonsense one of the journos told a tale of a reserve player who was racially abused and declined to report it as it would do his career no favours. And that is, like this, a fecking disgrace.
 
It is our strongly held conviction that the Football Association and the panel it selected constructed a highly subjective case against Luis Suarez based on an accusation that was ultimately unsubstantiated.

The FA and the panel chose to consistently and methodically accept and embrace arguments leading to a set of conclusions that found Mr. Suarez to "probably" be guilty while in the same manner deciding to completely dismiss the testimony that countered their overall suppositions.

Mr. Evra was deemed to be credible in spite of admitting that he himself used insulting and threatening words towards Luis and that his initial charge as to the word used was somehow a mistake.

The facts in this case were that an accusation was made, a rebuttal was given and there was video of the match. The remaining facts came from testimony of people who did not corroborate any accusation made by Mr. Evra.

In its determination to prove its conclusions to the public through a clearly subjective 115-page document, the FA panel has damaged the reputation of one the Premier League's best players, deciding he should be punished and banned for perhaps a quarter of a season. This case has also provided a template in which a club's rival can bring about a significant ban for a top player without anything beyond an accusation.

Nevertheless, there are ultimately larger issues than whether or not Luis Suarez has been treated fairly by the Football Association in this matter. There are important points we want to make today that overshadow what has occurred during the past two months.

The issue of race in sports, as in other industries, has a very poor history. Far too often, and in far too many countries, the issues of racism and discrimination have been covered over or ignored.

In America, where Liverpool ownership resides, there was a shameful bigotry that prevented black athletes from competing at the highest levels for decades.

English football has led the world in welcoming all nationalities and creeds into its Premier League and its leagues below, and Liverpool Football Club itself has been a leader in taking a progressive stance on issues of race and inclusion. The Luis Suarez case has to end so that the Premier League, the Football Association and the Club can continue the progress that has been made and will continue to be made and not risk a perception, at least by some, that would diminish our commitment on these issues.

Liverpool Football Club have supported Luis Suarez because we fundamentally do not believe that Luis on that day - or frankly any other - did or would engage in a racist act. Notably, his actions on and off the pitch with his teammates and in the community have demonstrated his belief that all athletes can play together and that the colour of a person's skin is irrelevant.

Continuing a fight for justice in this particular case beyond today would only obscure the fact that the Club wholeheartedly supports the efforts of the Football Association, the Football League and the Premier League to put an end to any form of racism in English football.

It is time to put the Luis Suarez matter to rest and for all of us, going forward, to work together to stamp out racism in every form both inside and outside the sport.

It is for this reason that we will not appeal the eight-game suspension of Luis Suarez.
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They're unreal...


:lol: not appealing for the greater good of the game it seems.

Another inconsistent, bullshit statement.

Joke of a club
 
:lol: This admission of guilt will please the scousers :lol:

It was clearly the only option for them. I'm still expecting something else happening, maybe Evra taking legal advice about their statement or Suarez perhaps getting upset and rocking the boat because apparently he does walk alone :lol:
 
They've done a sensible act and then followed it up with another retarded statement.
 
They can still play him in european competitions though

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I can't wait to host the scousers at Old Trafford.
 
Damien1990 said:
Liverpool statement: Statement from Liverpool FC - Liverpool FC
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Wow! They are incredible.

So much to address in that ludicrous statement, but let's go for the comical stuff: "the FA panel has damaged the reputation of one the Premier League's best players, deciding he should be punished and banned for perhaps a quarter of a season." So they either believe that 8x4 is PERHAPS 38, or that a season might PERHAPS only consist of 32 games or that they'll give him another game or two (which would only be fair after yet another disgraceful statement). Which is it?
 
Who the hell is writing these statements? They are still terrible.

'We think you're wrong but were not appealing, instead Luis will sacrifice himself so the fight against racism can continue. Son, Lover, Martyr.'

There is definitely some incest styled confusion going on there.
 
Part of me was hoping they would have gone ahead with it.Looks like they got cold feet.
 
feck me, that statement. Even in the face of all the evidence against them, their own bloody employee's staing Suarez told them he said "because you are black" they still paint Evra as unreliable and are now playing the martyr. "He's innocent M'lud, but we'll take the punishment for the good of the game". What kind of bellends are running this mockery of a club?
 
Neo_Mufc said:
I reckon Lpool are shitting it really knowing their best player won't be available. Put out some tough guy statement to keep their fans happy but when it comes down to the crunch they'll probably be advised from lawyers that it could lead to a couple more games. Similar when the accusation came out from Evra they gave it the big un even when the FA asked both parties to keep it zipped due to the sensitivity of the issue. When he was charged suddenly Kenny went all quiet on us. Wouldn't be surprised after 13 days if they posted a statement stating

"We got no chance against the fa"
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Surprise Surprise
 
They've actually outdone their first statement. I didn't think that was possible.

Kudos you institutionally racist set of clowns.
 
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