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Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 11/12 - Mod Note 4153
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Probably the same way you do when you talk about Suarez........What do you want the Fa to do???
Give Suarez 4 lawyers to go up against themselves???
They want their best players at the competition,if it was the Uraguayan FA they would want the same for Suarez.
If both incidents were in the premier league you would have a point but they are not so you don't.Look what happened Rooney for swearing on camera.
It's a "poor us" attitude over nothing.
How will the FA ever be able to keep a straight face when banning players for 3 games for violent conduct?
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Probably the same way you do when you talk about Suarez........
True, but then again Alan is a supporter and as such is as prone to reacting through a passion for the team as any supporter would be, whereas the FA are an organisation who would be expected to show consistency when it comes to their own rules, and also in how they react to the implementation of similar rules at International level.0 -
I know,it was a joke.Probably the same way you do when you talk about Suarez........
True, but then again Alan is a supporter and as such is as prone to reacting through a passion for the team as any supporter would be, whereas the FA are an organisation who would be expected to show consistency when it comes to their own rules, and also in how they react to the implementation of similar rules at International level.
Let's not pretend everything happens as it should in football,especially when it comes to the people at the top of these organisations.0 -
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...Kenny Dalglish today revealed he has no fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with Queens Park Rangers as he backed Liverpool to put their Fulham frustration behind them.
The boss reported a clean bill of health following Monday's 1-0 defeat at Craven Cottage, though the Reds will be without the suspended Jay Spearing for this weekend's visit of QPR, while Lucas Leiva will miss the remainder of the season due to injury.
Dalglish also confirmed Steven Gerrard is continuing to make good progress in his rehabilitation from an ankle infection, though he won't face Neil Warnock's side as Liverpool aim to return to winning ways.
The manager acknowledges the Reds were left disappointed after seeing their 11-game unbeaten run brought to an end by Fulham, though he insists the confidence of his side remains undeterred.
"We are disappointed we didn't win the game," Dalglish told his pre-match press conference at Melwood. "We've just got to get on with it. We didn't get carried away when we were winning games and on a run, so we won't get overly depressed at the same time.
"If we said last week that draws aren't where we set our standards, then certainly losing 1-0 at Fulham, with all due respect, isn't what we set our standards for.
"We wanted to come away with three points but we didn't, so we just have to keep believing and do what we do best.
"As we say, it's up to us to put the chances (we create) away."
Newly-promoted QPR are Liverpool's next task when they journey to Merseyside for Saturday's 3pm kick-off.
The Londoners sit 12th in the Barclays Premier League table having garnered 16 points from their opening 14 matches, and Dalglish has been impressed by the manner in which they have acquitted themselves to life in the top flight.
"I think the three (promoted) sides have done very well," he said. "QPR played well against Man City at Loftus Road and were unlucky not to win, so if they can do well against the team at the top of the league I'm sure they will be looking to do well when they come here. All we can do is compete against them as best as we possibly can.
"They got off to a bad start at home and lost the first game 4-0 (against Bolton). Then they got a new owner, Neil got a couple of quid to spend and spent it well, so that's helped to improve them."
Neil Warnock will be the manager in the visiting dugout on Saturday, and Dalglish is looking forward to locking horns with his opposite number.
He joked: "He is the same away from the cameras and microphones, although he doesn't really like to be too far away from them - I think he enjoys them a bit more than some!
"He is a good character, it's great that he is in the Premier League and it was a fantastic way for them to come up as champions.
"He has done brilliantly and although they got off to a bad start, he has spent the money the new owner gave him wisely and they've kicked on. They're a formidable side, it's great for him and I'm sure he's enjoying himself. I look forward to having a drink with him after the game."
Meanwhile, Dalglish believes Jonjo Shelvey can make an impact on the first team if called upon in the coming weeks.
The 19-year-old was recalled from a loan spell with Blackpool following news of Lucas's injury and scored twice in a reserve-team friendly with Wigan earlier this week.
"We brought him back from Blackpool, where he had a couple of fantastic games," said Dalglish. "He played in the reserves on Tuesday for an hour and scored a couple.
"We know what Jonjo is all about and it was a good experience for him going to Blackpool. If we get everybody back fit and from suspension then it may be the case he goes back out again, but whilst he's here we know what he can do and can make a contribution as he did last year in a lot of the games he came on in."0 -
...Kenny on Suarez and FA charge
Kenny Dalglish today reiterated that Luis Suarez has the full support of everyone associated with Liverpool Football Club following his latest FA charge._of_120888158ap019_liverpool_fc.jpg)
The Reds received notification of a decision to take action against the No.7 on Wednesday evening - a statement that also revealed that club would be charged with failing to control its players in the aftermath of Jay Spearing's red card at Fulham.
Dalglish told his pre-QPR press conference: "He's been charged, it came in last night. I've not spoken to Luis. I've seen the picture and that's about it. We'll have a discussion with him first and decide what will happen. We'll take it from there.
"There's nothing else we can say because if we do it will be prejudicial. There's been at least four incidents that we've picked out where nothing has happened - not even a charge. We'll wait and see."
He added: "Luis is a fantastic footballer. People find it difficult to play against him. If they cannot beat him on the pitch because of his ability, they will try to get into people's minds. And that's what they try to do.
"The people that have any favour towards Liverpool Football Club will get right behind Luis Suarez and give him all of the support he deserves.
"We are lucky that he is a fantastic footballer and he is playing for us. So we'll help him as much as he can."
The boss was also asked about the charge relating to his players' conduct following Spearing's dismissal in the 1-0 defeat at Fulham on Monday night.
He said: "We just need to see what the rules and regulations are and if we've impinged any rules, then we've got to accept it. I don't know what the rule actually states - it's something about taking the referee's space - so if we've done anything wrong, then we've got to be punished and we wouldn't expect not to be punished if we've done something wrong."
Spearing's red card followed a challenge on Moussa Dembele in which the Reds midfielder appeared to win the ball.
However, Dalglish admitted the club will not be appealing against the No.20's three-match ban.
"We accepted it, there was no point in appealing," he said.
"If you appeal you are not allowed representation from the club and certainly not from the referees, so you can understand why we didn't appeal.
"The only intention on Jay's mind was to win the ball. It wasn't as if he went through anyone to get to it. He won it cleanly but his follow through caught Dembele. When you see other incidents in the game, then if you are going to be consistent, be consistent for the whole game."
He continued: "If they are inconsistent (referees) with their interpretation, you can understand and put up an argument for every decision made, even if you don't agree with it. So a wee bit of clarity wouldn't go amiss.
"I think enough has been said about the game the other night and we don't want to put extra pressure on referees. We just want to be dealt with, like everyone else. If they've done that, then fine."
Dalglish was also quizzed about his views on the FA's successful appeal that means Wayne Rooney's England ban has been reduced two-matches.
He added: "I don't think it sets a very good standard that they appeal against Wayne's three-match ban. I think it calls into question their own disciplinary system.
"It's understandable because Wayne is a fantastic footballer, but it's not as if it was a 50/50 challenge he got sent off for, is it? If it's a straight red it's three games (suspension), so I don't know how they justify diluting it.
"If they can justify diluting Wayne's, then everybody else that appeals for a similar sending off in a Premier League game would expect to have their ban reduced. It's great news for England that their best player is going to be available for their last game, but I don't think it sets a very good precedent for everybody else."0 -
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"If they can justify diluting Wayne's, then everybody else that appeals for a similar sending off in a Premier League game would expect to have their ban reduced. It's great news for England that their best player is going to be available for their last game, but I don't think it sets a very good precedent for everybody else."
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J. Marston wrote: »
So did that guy.
Sweet, you've found even another instance where the FA have failed to even charge someone for this offence that they have charged Luis with. Good work. Got any more? 0 -
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J. Marston wrote: »
So did that guy.
Cheers for that, i couldnt care less what footballer done it aslong as their all punished the same and not picked on because their not english.
I wonder when a player gets a red for kicking out at a player, will their ban get reduced aswell??0 -
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