Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists the club's controversial methods of showing their backing for Luis Suarez have been right and proper and have not "caused trouble". GettyImagesLiverpool stars in Luis Suarez t-shirts • PFA chief blasts Suarez defence• Suarez banned for eight games• Liverpool hit back after Suarez ban• Suarez T-shirts bring angry reaction• Choose your Prem Lge XI of 2011 The Reds came in for criticism for their strongly-worded statement in the wake of Suarez's eight-match ban imposed for using insulting words towards Patrice Evra, with a reference to the Manchester United player's skin colour. The statement, which insinuated the FA had already made up their minds about the Uruguay international before the investigation was complete and questioned Evra's reliability as a witness, was widely condemned for being
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Kenny Dalglish stands by banned Suarez
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has stated his support for Luis Suarez after the striker received an eight-game ban for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra. GettyImagesKenny Dalglish fully backs Luis Suarez • Suarez banned for eight games• Liverpool hit back over ban Suarez was charged by the Football Association with abusing Evra and referring to his "ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race" in a disciplinary hearing last week. Dalglish, though, has backed the Uruguay international since the incident took place on October 18, and continued to show staunch support after the verdict was handed down. "Very disappointed with today's verdict. This is the time when [Luis Suarez] needs our full support. Let's not let him walk alone. KD," Dalglish said via Twitter. Liverpool, meanwhile, issued
Dalglish hits out at ‘disgraceful’ cup schedule
Kenny Dalglish has attacked the "disgraceful" scheduling headache that has left Liverpool playing their Carling Cup quarter-final against Chelsea just 48 hours after their Premier League clash with Manchester City. PA PhotosKenny Dalglish has warned Liverpool fans to "think carefully" about buying tickets for the quarter-final • Carragher hopes to face Chelsea• Suarez eyes extended stay• Murdoch makes Hillsborough apology The Metropolitan Police has advised against Chelsea hosting the Carling Cup tie on Wednesday November 30 on account of a Trade Unions Congress rally in the capital that day. The fixture has been moved forward to Tuesday November 29, two days after Liverpool host the Premier League leaders. "It is disgraceful in this day and age that players are being asked to play a key Premier League
Dalglish: United clash a game like any other
Liverpool vs Manchester United Kenny Dalglish insists Saturday's derby with Manchester United is merely a chance for Liverpool to move within three points of their title rivals. PA PhotosKenny Dalglish is keeping his cool ahead of the derby • Henry: I knew very little of Reds United moved ahead of Liverpool by winning their 19th league title last season, so for the first time in several decades the Reds go into the derby as England's second most successful side when it comes to league championships. Sir Alex Ferguson, traditionally, has made no effort to hide the fact that he views United's clashes with Liverpool as the biggest of the season, but Dalglish says he will treat it like any other game and the opportunity to earn