Not in an apologetic sense.
But the actual sorry state of the club right now.
They are completely wrong in their handling of the Luis Suarez racism situation.
And it’s time to change their staunch attitude towards supporting Luis and try save some grace.
Because the way things are going - they are on course to do some serious damage to the reputation of this great club.
Following the release of the 115 page document from the Football Association, it has become quite apparent just how guilty Luis actually is.
But Liverpool Football Club seem insistent on giving their full backing to a player who has unequivocally being found guilty of racial abuse.
The show of ‘unity’ from the club by wearing t-shirts supporting Luis before the Wigan game was a disgraceful decision.
If they had t-shirts supporting anti-racism - I could understand.
But to stand by a player who has just been convicted of racism, completely undermined the whole idea of zero tolerance against this disgusting side to the sport.
What was going through Glen Johnson’s head as he warmed up for the game?
It was a baffling decision by Glen as an individual - let alone by a club the size of Liverpool.
At the start of this unsavoury incident, it was unclear as to whether Luis was a racist or actually misinterpreted.
To support a player at this stage is what one would expect from most clubs.
But Liverpool, and Kenny Dalglish in particular, must have known from an early stage that Luis was going to be found guilty.
If they didn’t, then why didn’t they instigate an internal investigation immediately?
Liverpool’s defence was built on misinterpretation, because of the different cultures.
Put a Uruguayan and a Frenchman together in England and it’s easy to understand how that could happen.
But as soon as Luis admitted to actually saying all of the numerous different expressions of the insult that he used, it became clear that he didn’t have a leg to stand on.
According to the 115 page report from the FA, Luis admitted to calling Patrice Evra ‘Negro’ seven times.
He also admitted to saying “Because you’re black” when asked by Patrice why he had kicked him.
He continued with “I don’t speak to blacks” and “OK, blackie, blackie, blackie” during the exchange.
Luis and Kenny were joined by Dirk Kuyt and Damien Comolli in issuing statements regarding the incident.
The FA found them to be ‘inconsistent’ and ‘unreliable’.
At least one of them was lying.
The report suggests at least two.
It is both thorough and conclusive.
And the FA should be commended for their handling of the case.
Clearly stating facts and providing hard evidence.
All of it leading to no doubts about Luis being guilty.
100%.
It was one thing supporting a player before his conviction.
But an entirely different situation if you continue to support a player in this way when found guilty.
An appeal now, would be irresponsible beyond belief from a club that has held so much respect in the footballing world for as long as I can remember.
Liverpool Football Club should back down immediately from their current stance.
Because they aren’t just supporting Luis.
They’re supporting racism.
That part of the situation is black and white...
But the actual sorry state of the club right now.
They are completely wrong in their handling of the Luis Suarez racism situation.
And it’s time to change their staunch attitude towards supporting Luis and try save some grace.
Because the way things are going - they are on course to do some serious damage to the reputation of this great club.
Following the release of the 115 page document from the Football Association, it has become quite apparent just how guilty Luis actually is.
But Liverpool Football Club seem insistent on giving their full backing to a player who has unequivocally being found guilty of racial abuse.
The show of ‘unity’ from the club by wearing t-shirts supporting Luis before the Wigan game was a disgraceful decision.
If they had t-shirts supporting anti-racism - I could understand.
But to stand by a player who has just been convicted of racism, completely undermined the whole idea of zero tolerance against this disgusting side to the sport.
What was going through Glen Johnson’s head as he warmed up for the game?
It was a baffling decision by Glen as an individual - let alone by a club the size of Liverpool.
At the start of this unsavoury incident, it was unclear as to whether Luis was a racist or actually misinterpreted.
To support a player at this stage is what one would expect from most clubs.
But Liverpool, and Kenny Dalglish in particular, must have known from an early stage that Luis was going to be found guilty.
If they didn’t, then why didn’t they instigate an internal investigation immediately?
Liverpool’s defence was built on misinterpretation, because of the different cultures.
Put a Uruguayan and a Frenchman together in England and it’s easy to understand how that could happen.
But as soon as Luis admitted to actually saying all of the numerous different expressions of the insult that he used, it became clear that he didn’t have a leg to stand on.
According to the 115 page report from the FA, Luis admitted to calling Patrice Evra ‘Negro’ seven times.
He also admitted to saying “Because you’re black” when asked by Patrice why he had kicked him.
He continued with “I don’t speak to blacks” and “OK, blackie, blackie, blackie” during the exchange.
Luis and Kenny were joined by Dirk Kuyt and Damien Comolli in issuing statements regarding the incident.
The FA found them to be ‘inconsistent’ and ‘unreliable’.
At least one of them was lying.
The report suggests at least two.
It is both thorough and conclusive.
And the FA should be commended for their handling of the case.
Clearly stating facts and providing hard evidence.
All of it leading to no doubts about Luis being guilty.
100%.
It was one thing supporting a player before his conviction.
But an entirely different situation if you continue to support a player in this way when found guilty.
An appeal now, would be irresponsible beyond belief from a club that has held so much respect in the footballing world for as long as I can remember.
Liverpool Football Club should back down immediately from their current stance.
Because they aren’t just supporting Luis.
They’re supporting racism.
That part of the situation is black and white...
