A plum FA Cup tie away at Tottenham Hotspur, an unbeaten run away from home
and whispers of a
promotion push when did all start going so right
for Cheltenham Town?
From the dark months of the Martin Allen era which saw the manager
leave under a cloud after
unproven accusations of racism levelled at him by a nightclub bouncer and a precarious escape from
the drop zone
the Robins (or the Rubies are they are known this season due to their special 125th anniversary
kit) have had a remarkable change in fortunes both on and off the pitch.
Kenny Dalglish believes it is time Luis Suarez was afforded some protection after describing chants
of 'cheat' during Liverpool's defeat at Fulham as 'scandalous'.
Uruguay international Suarez has seen his reputation come under attack this season amid accusations
that the striker is a diver.
During Monday night's 1-0 loss at Craven Cottage, Suarez saw a goal disallowed for offside and he
also had a couple of penalty shouts.
Yes, referees make mistakes... but not as many as the managers and players who criticise
them
Referees were in the spotlight again over the weekend. Decisions were analysed ad infinitum and
accusations of incompetence leveled at the officials. And once again the argument for video
technology – and the fragmented effect it will bring was put forward.
FA defends decision to appeal England striker Wayne Rooney's international
ban
England's football governing body had faced accusations of double standards from Liverpool boss
Kenny Dalglish, but have stood by their disciplinary procedures
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Kenny Dalglish uses DVD to show 'truth' about sinned-against Liverpool
• Manager shows videos of flashpoints in Fulham match • Flurry of accusations against Luis
Suárez irk Scot Two years ago it was Rafa Benítez with his folded sheet of paper containing
various "facts" about perceived Liverpool grievances.
Disappointment is part of football, of course. We all know this and in some respects enjoy it:
our real lives are generally on the ordinary side and furthermore it's very rare for us to be able
to shout, scream, jump around or make outrageous accusations in the real world without there being
consequences.
England's Football Association has sent Liverpool striker Luis Suarez quite the message.
Suarez was handed an eight-game ban and fined £40,000 after the FA found him guilty of
misconduct for using racist remarks toward Manchester United fullback Patrice Evra when their two
clubs met on Oct.
Carl Markham has written an article for The Independent in response to Luis Suarez
being found guilty of making racist remarks to Patrice Evra.
The FA report: "The two witnesses who say they heard those words directed by Mr Bethell at
Mr Evra are the Manchester United first team coach Mr Mike Phelan and the goalkeeping coach Mr
Richard Hartis.
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has lamented the 8 match ban and £40,000 fine the FA handed him
for his racist slur towards Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.
Suarez who still maintains his innocence was quoted as saying that the guilty verdict handed to
him by the FA marked a 'very difficult and painful day' for him.
Blind loyalty at Liverpool and Chelsea will not help beat racism | Ian
Prior
Football has fought a long campaign to fight prejudice in the game, but the reaction of two
clubs to recent allegations has been shortsighted and damaging The pictures above were taken less
than five months apart.
Sir Alex Ferguson has implied his indifference at the way in which players and staff at Liverpool
has conducted themselves in the aftermath of Luis Suarez being handed an eight-match ban following
alleged racist comments towards Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra.
Suarez was handed the punishment at the start of last week after a rather tedious few months of
allegations and accusations.
