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Originally Posted by Uncle Peter
The problem for the FA is that their judgement could be tantamount to slander/defamation of character (delete as appropriate) depending on the "evidence" they have supposedly have to hand. It's no secret that Kenny Dalglish has little respect for the FA as an organisation or those who make key decisions (rightly so). The outcome of the investigation comes as no surprise really.
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Actually I think it is a surprise. I, like others, thought the FA would wimp out of making a proper decision. As long as they give Terry a similar punishment I think it sets out a good message. We do not tolerate racist abuse in British football.
Liverpool's statement does them no favours. They accuse Evra of making previous unfounded allegations when such allegations were not made by him but by others. They seem to think that Suarez is less likely to have made the remarks because he is a 'player of mixed heritage'. They also call on Evra to be charged. The whole statement is quite unkind to Evra which if the allegations are true, and the FA seem to think they are, is shocking behaviour from the club.