TFA LFC News Forum LFC News Forum http://thefortressanfield.com Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:52:34 +0000 1 The apologies http://thefortressanfield.com/topic/4145-the-apologies/ First ian Ayre:

"We are extremely disappointed Luis Suarez did not shake hands with Patrice Evra before yesterday's game. The player had told us beforehand that he would, but then chose not to do so.

"He was wrong to mislead us and wrong not to offer his hand to Patrice Evra. He has not only let himself down, but also Kenny Dalglish, his teammates and the Club. It has been made absolutely clear to Luis Suarez that his behaviour was not acceptable.

"Luis Suarez has now apologised for his actions which was the right thing to do. However, all of us have a duty to behave in a responsible manner and we hope that he now understands what is expected of anyone representing Liverpool Football Club."
http://www.liverpool...-luis-was-wrong

Then Luis:
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has today issued the following apology:

"I have spoken with the Manager since the game at Old Trafford and I realise I got things wrong.

"I've not only let him down, but also the Club and what it stands for and I'm sorry. I made a mistake and I regret what happened.

"I should have shaken Patrice Evra's hand before the game and I want to apologise for my actions.

"I would like to put this whole issue behind me and concentrate on playing football."

http://www.liverpool...uarez-i-m-sorry


Then Kenny:

Liverpool Manager Kenny Dalglish today insisted Luis Suarez is right to apologise for failing to shake Patrice Evra's hand at Old Trafford.

"Ian Ayre has made the Club's position absolutely clear and it is right that Luis Suarez has now apologised for what happened at Old Trafford," said Dalglish.

"To be honest, I was shocked to hear that the player had not shaken hands having been told earlier in the week that he would do.

"But as Ian said earlier, all of us have a responsibility to represent this Club in a fit and proper manner and that applies equally to me as Liverpool Manager.

"When I went on TV after yesterday's game I hadn't seen what had happened, but I did not conduct myself in a way befitting of a Liverpool Manager during that interview and I'd like to apologise for that."


http://www.liverpool...esponsibility-1]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:52:34 +0000 http://thefortressanfield.com/topic/4145-the-apologies/ Coca Cola Cup Final http://thefortressanfield.com/topic/4152-coca-cola-cup-final/
I would imagine we'll see a similar team to the one that beat Brighton. Maybe no Downing.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:04:41 +0000 http://thefortressanfield.com/topic/4152-coca-cola-cup-final/ Not Liverpool Games - Return of the Champions League http://thefortressanfield.com/topic/3739-not-liverpool-games-return-of-the-champions-league/
Football's back baby  :yap: :funkysmiley:

No Bellamy, A. Johnson or Given for City. Harry 'I heart Joe Cole 4eva 4life' Redknapp starts Crouchino.]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:36:50 +0000 http://thefortressanfield.com/topic/3739-not-liverpool-games-return-of-the-champions-league/ HAMMER FIST http://thefortressanfield.com/topic/4150-hammer-fist/ Boxing is on!!!! Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:17:26 +0000 http://thefortressanfield.com/topic/4150-hammer-fist/ FA Cuptastic - Liv vs. Brighton http://thefortressanfield.com/topic/4151-fa-cuptastic-liv-vs-brighton/


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Liverpool continue their quest for a cup double when they renew their rivalry with Brighton at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.

Kenny Dalglish's team are already in the Carling Cup final, having knocked out the Seagulls en route, and are awaiting their Wembley showdown with Cardiff on 26th February.

They also want to continue to progress in the FA Cup, which was the last trophy they won in 2006, and the fifth-round home tie against Gus Poyet's Brighton has been viewed as favourable.

But the Championship play-off hopefuls will be intent on some revenge after the 2-1 Carling Cup defeat at the Amex in September courtesy of goals from Craig Bellamy and Dirk Kuyt.

With no European commitments this season, Liverpool will be well rested since last Saturday's Premier League defeat at Manchester United.

Controversy
Luis Suarez made his first start in that match since returning from his eight-game ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra and the striker is again likely to be under full scrutiny.

Poyet has offered support for Uruguayan compatriot Suarez throughout the row with Evra, but the Liverpool star caused fresh controversy last weekend.

When refusing to shake United defender Evra's hand, Suarez set off new outrage and has since apologised for his actions.

Brighton travel to Anfield in form having not lost in the Championship in seven matches to leave last season's League One winners sitting ninth in the second division.

The club can also take spirit from their last FA Cup meeting with Liverpool when 21 years ago they defeated the Merseysiders in a fourth-round replay on the South Coast.

Brighton also came out on top when the club's last met in the fifth round at Anfield, with the visitors going on to suffer heartbreak in the final when they lost a replay to United in 1983.

Unbeaten run
Dalglish, with no fixture congestion to contend with, is expected to name a strong starting line-up and Suarez, Steven Gerrard and Andy Carroll could all start the same Liverpool game for the first time.

Indeed, Suarez, and Glen Johnson, have yet to play for Liverpool in the FA Cup and the former will be hoping to become only the second Uruguayan to appear in an FA Cup final. The first was Poyet.

If he plays on Sunday, Jamie Carragher will equal Ian Callaghan's club record of 210 cup games for his club.

Despite their unbeaten run, Brighton were not at their best in Tuesday's draw with Millwall and Poyet will demand improvements.

Winger Will Buckley will be welcomed back after missing the midweek outing, while Vicente Rodriguez is facing a late fitness test.

Poyet will be without the injured Gary Dicker and Tommy Elphick, while Matt Sparrow completes a three-game suspension.



Would be nice to see some younger players get a chance, don't see it though.]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:53:08 +0000 http://thefortressanfield.com/topic/4151-fa-cuptastic-liv-vs-brighton/