Peter T Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Now now, Algy. Watch the blood pressure. I didn't even know the result, but I do think that it's all handbags. We all get called or call people in life and none more so than local teams/communities. Calling some-one a bar-steward (being polite) is quite common place in the work place. The fact that someone's colour or race is added, just emphasises the annoyance of that person and what he/she has said or done. The Race Relations Board have opened up a massive can of worms that is unwarranted. name calling is a fact of life. People need to learn to live with it like they did years ago. There is a big difference between name calling and being downright insulting and racist. This is my personal opinion. PS. I also think that Evra is getting past his sell by date and looking for excuses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fugtifino Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 <bites tongue> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 <bites tongue> Rinse your mouth out with a good mouthwash 'fugs' it helps the healing process and prevents infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Liverpool may appeal and get the sentence reduced, however the statement issued by Liverpool won't help his cause, but Suarez is still to face an FA misconduct charge, where if found guilty may well see the ban increased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 whatever happened to the old "sticks and stones" attitude? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fugtifino Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Legislation against racial harassment, to stop people being racist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted December 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Now now, Algy. Watch the blood pressure. I didn't even know the result, but I do think that it's all handbags. We all get called or call people in life and none more so than local teams/communities. Calling some-one a bar-steward (being polite) is quite common place in the work place. The fact that someone's colour or race is added, just emphasises the annoyance of that person and what he/she has said or done. The Race Relations Board have opened up a massive can of worms that is unwarranted. name calling is a fact of life. People need to learn to live with it like they did years ago. There is a big difference between name calling and being downright insulting and racist. This is my personal opinion. PS. I also think that Evra is getting past his sell by date and looking for excuses. I second that old wise one. The FA is clueless regarding most things relating to football - I know first hand as Chairman of a local football team. The word common sense and FA can not be used in the same sentence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fugtifino Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 The FA is clueless regarding most things relating to football... I might agree with that, but I think they had to be seen to be doing something here. In the light of this, it'll be interesting to see what happens with Terry, announcement expected this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 John Terry will face criminal charges over allegations that he racially abused the Queen’s Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during a recent Premier League game. The England captain said he was "disappointed" and vowed to clear his name, he said in a statement. "I will fight tooth and nail to prove my innocence. I have campaigned against racism and believe there is no place for it in society." Where have I heard that before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianR Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Check out this link to Tim Vickerys comment on BBC Sport (South Amercian Football correspondent). Personally I think this gives a very balanced view of the issues. I await the full commision report and evidence with interest. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16262537.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Not sure what your point is ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 I would not have a problem with the verdict, had their been any witnesses, Their were not !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fugtifino Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Not sure what your point is ??? It's OK to use the "N" word in Uruguay. For all those "when in Rome" teeds out there, it's a tricky one, this is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 I would not have a problem with the verdict, had their been any witnesses, Their were not !!! Didn't need any as Suarez admitted saying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Legislation against racial harassment, to stop people being racist. they did indeed... but is calling someone a name worth an 8 match ban when breaking their leg in a dirty tackle (and thus commiting an assault, gbh and heaven knows what else) and potentially ending someones career worth less? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Good point Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 they did indeed... but is calling someone a name worth an 8 match ban when breaking their leg in a dirty tackle (and thus commiting an assault, gbh and heaven knows what else) and potentially ending someones career worth less? When Roy Keane tackled Alf-Inge Haaland ending his career he got a 5 match ban and a fine of £150,000 because it couldn't be proved it was intentional. It was only a year later in Keanes' autobiography that he admitted it was intentional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Quite agree with the last two posts. Do they make it up as they go along? or is that to allow an appeal and still punish the person with a reduced ban? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fugtifino Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Oh dear: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/dec/28/liverpool-luis-suarez-ban-fulham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 There will be a new shirt in support of Suarez this weekend, guess how many fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Unusual to fine the club as well. Maybe that was a response to the team wearing Suarez T-shirts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Separate incident, surrounding the ref when Shelvey got his red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WireWarrior97 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 When Roy Keane tackled Alf-Inge Haaland ending his career he got a 5 match ban and a fine of £150,000 because it couldn't be proved it was intentional. It was only a year later in Keanes' autobiography that he admitted it was intentional. He never intended to end his career. And if a player had laughed at me if I was injured, I'd try and get back at him in some way too. I see how you can think it was wrong, but he's asking for it, isn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 He never intended to end his career. He actually put it in writing :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WireWarrior97 Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 He actually put it in writing :rolleyes: What exactly did he say? I heard he said he only wanted to injure Haaland to get back at him, so he could run up to him and laugh or whatever like Haaland did. And actually, does anyone know what the pair of them said to each other during the seperate incidents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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