Author Archives: Jim Boardman

Kick It Out: Allegations should be proven “beyond reasonable doubt”

When Liverpool announced they were not going to appeal the Luis Suárez verdict they did so after coming under a huge weight of pressure from various individuals and organisations. One of Liverpool’s main objections to the decision was the way it was reached and in particular the burden of proof considered adequate. It would seem that the FA’s standard also […]

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Kick It Out: Allegations should be proven "beyond reasonable doubt"

When Liverpool announced they were not going to appeal the Luis Suárez verdict they did so after coming under a huge weight of pressure from various individuals and organisations. One of Liverpool’s main objections to the decision was the way it was reached and in particular the burden of proof considered adequate. It would seem that the FA’s standard also […]

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Suarez sorry but reiterates he used the word once

LUIS SUÁREZ has issued another statement following on from his decision not to appeal the eight-match ban issued by an independent commission after it found an FA charge against him proven. In this latest statement he says he apologises if his use of a certain Spanish word offended anyone. Suárez says: “I admitted to the commission that I said a […]

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Now on Twitter: Rafa Benitez

FORMER Real Valladolid, Osasuna, Extremadura, Tenerife, Valencia, Inter Milan and, of course, Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez has added an official Twitter account to run alongside his official website. The official Rafa Benitez website is a hive of information and in-depth analysis of the game of football as seen not only by Rafa but by a wealth of experts in various […]

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Kuyt back and Gerrard on bench as Suarez ban begins

THE ANNOUNCEMENT that a decision had been made not to appeal the eight-game ban imposed on Luis Suarez by The FA’s independent panel meant that the suspension kicked in immediately and so Suarez would not be available for tonight’s match against Manchester City. Suarez wasn’t in the side for the 3-1 win over Newcastle on Friday due to his one-match […]

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Suarez statement on his ‘upset’ at ‘totally false’ allegations

Following on from the announcement that Liverpool would not be appealing his eight-match ban, Luis Suarez issued a statement of his own.

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Suarez statement on his 'upset' at 'totally false' allegations

Following on from the announcement that Liverpool would not be appealing his eight-match ban, Luis Suarez issued a statement of his own.

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Liverpool angrily decide not to appeal Suarez ban

Liverpool FC will not be appealing the 8-match ban imposed on Luis Suarez. Their announcement of this decision included further criticism of the FA and its panel but the club said it was for the best that they did not appeal. It is quite clear from the statement that the club doesn’t accept the ban, but that to fight it […]

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Sadness as Gary Ablett dies aged 46

FORMER Liverpool and Everton defender Gary Ablett died on New Year’s Day at the age of 46. His death came twenty years to the day since his last game for Liverpool, a club he’d joined straight from school in 1982. That last game for the Reds was at home to Sheffield United, a 2-1 win for a side, now managed […]

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Carroll starts as Reds bid to end the year at Anfield with a win

CRAIG BELLAMY and Jose Enrique start tonight for Liverpool against their former club but all eyes will be on Andy Carroll as Newcastle visit Anfield – especially the eyes of the usual snipers. Luis Suarez is unavailable after his gesture to snipers of a different kind at Fulham didn’t go down too well, the resulting one-game ban setting the scene […]

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