After the initial verdict and news that Luis Suarez had received an 8 match ban, arguably the most shocking aspect of the whole sorry affair was the reaction of both the Liverpool fans and Liverpool FC. Their reaction was strikingly similar to the institution they hate most, The Sun Newspaper.
Firstly, there is the way they each dealt with the facts. Despite numerous reports and statements about how well behaved and helpful the Liverpool fans were during arguably the worst tragedy in football history, The Sun decided to ignore them. They ignored the fact that Liverpool fans helped care for the injured and helped carry the stretchers to the ambulances.
When the full report of the Evra/Suarez case was released, the facts spoke for themselves. Luis Suarez admitted using the word ‘Negro’ with the independent panel ruling that he used it seven times. Most Liverpool fans decided that he was using it in a friendly way, in probably the most hate filled game in the country, Suarez and Evra were best buddies according to some. Many Liverpool fans don’t believe he even said it, even though he promised never to say it again.
Secondly, there is the publishing of lies. Following on from the first point, after The Sun decided to ignore the true facts, they then decided to print lies. I’m not going to repeat them here, as we all know the vile things that they printed. The attributed the lies to an unnamed police officer. The people of Liverpool, and the majority of the country, were rightly horrified.
After the initial verdict was announced, Liverpool FC released a now infamous statement. They talked about Patrice Evra’s past accusations of racial abuse. However, as the majority of people with the ability to read will know, Patrice Evra has never made an accusation of racial abuse. With a situation as big and important as this, there is no way that Liverpool FC did not do their homework on Patrice Evra and his past and know that he has never made any accusations.
Lastly, there is the apology, or, to be more specific, the lack of an apology. In the years after, everyone involved with Liverpool Football Club pushed for an apology from The Sun, and rightly so. They boycotted the paper and still continue to do so. After a few poor attempts at an apology, they finally got one not long ago. It didn’t wash with most Liverpool fans and I honestly don’t blame them, after all that had past.
This leads to Patrice Evra. Surely he is due two apologies from Liverpool FC. Firstly, he must be due to an apology from Luis Suarez for the racial abuse? As he is still denying any wrong doing, and the club are condoning this, then this looks improbable.
Secondly, he must be due an apology from Liverpool FC for the lies that they published on their website, in their ‘statement’? Liverpool FC will probably tell us that it was a mistake, but tell me, would the Liverpool fans have accepted that from The Sun?
I’m not comparing one of the darkest days in football, with a spat between two players, to do so would be offensive and ridiculous. My question is simple: have Liverpool reacted to the Suarez charge with the same amount of ignorance The Sun has shown them in the past?
Kenny Dalglish asked not long ago for the FA to make clear ‘what you can and cannot say’ Well Kenny, only if you tell us first what we can and cannot lie about.
What about the FACTS Evra is just as guilty? No mention of that though eh? Fucking scum hypocrites.
Suarez admitted calling Evra a negro. Evra is guilty of what exactly bin dipper?
I like that your apparent name: Redmanc. Yeah right.
Justice for 1Evra… Jutice for Evra1..
Still persecuting an innocent man eh! You got what you want!
This case has provided a template in which a club’s rival can bring about a significant ban for a top player without anything beyond an accusation.
Lius Suarez YNWA
An accusation & a statement from the accused admitting he used racially abusive language.
YAWN.
To compare both events is a fucking disgrace!! Typical shite I would expect from a 3rd rate webshite like this!!
I’m not comparing the events, if you read it. I am comparing the actions of The Sun and LFC & their fans. While they are not on the same level, the actions are very similar.
when will evra get his ban as he started the name calling
He wasn’t racist though…
Great article hit the nail on the head! Believe in the cause of social and player justice regarding race culture only when it suits them. Really disappointing and shameful end I think. These fans have got there rose tinted shite lens secured so tightly to their head that their face would most likely peel off in any attempt of a removal.
By accepting the Suarez ban, Liverpool is condoning and accepting racism. After all, they employed Suarez. Suarez should leave because he cannot and should not play for a racist club.
The reasons I say the above is below…
NEGRO is not a racist word. The United States Census Bureau announced that “Negro” would be included on the 2010 United States Census alongside “Black” and “African-American” – does that mean the US government promotes and condones racism?
The trouble here is the judgement has been made by 3 individuals who probably have never experienced a second of true racism in their lives. They are a joke and disgrace to the United Kingdom.
THE FA OF ENGLAND IS THE RACIST PARTY HERE, NOT LUIS SUAREZ!
“Negro” is SPANISH! There’s a word spelled “Negro” in english but it’s much different than the spanish “Negro” which really does mean NIGGER, it’s used in an offensive way mate!
Watta joke this writer deserves to be sacked evra is a negro simple as that evra is a different race to Suarez but evra also has to accept he is in a different country a negro
Luis Suarez
YNWA
So your claiming suarez is innocent by being racist yourself lol
Fuckin hell’ lad, your not exactly doing much to disprove the myth that all liverpool fans are thick jobless morons with comments like that.
Well said Zach
Liverpool fans are deluded. So what if negro is apparantly acceptable in the USA. If you go and say that to an someone of African or west Indian origin in some parts of England, you would end up in serious trouble. Since when would a Liverpool player and a Man utd player being having a friendly pet name session during a match? Suarez is living in England, where our culture presides over any other.
If you are not aware, Suarez’ disciplinary record has been terrible wherever he has been-from diving to biting and now to using racist language. It’s as though you Liverpool supporters think all of your players are saints. Look at Stevie G? It’s common knowledge that he knocked up some girl, but it was brushed under the carpet. Let me guess, even Bruce Grobbelaar was innocent.
playground stuff.
Evra should grow up and grow a backbone.
TOO MUCH PC (politically correct) these days.
what next? grey keys only on a piano!!!!
So any black person should shut up and take racist abuse just because YOU think its PC not to?
You really are a complete utter idiot. Bet you were screaming at Everton fans in the 80s when they threw bananas at Barnes.
But hey it’s not the first time Liverpool fans have tried to blame others isn’t it?