I’m a Liverpool fan, so biased,
lacking in objectivity and incapable of rational argument … and that’s just
what my wife, Maggie, might say!
However, I am tired of the pretence, listening to phone-ins
on five live this week, whilst driving around – I doubt if there’s a club side
anywhere who wouldn't welcome Luis Suarez into their first team and I'd be interested how the supporters of other clubs would react if he was one of theirs. Ironically, Barcelona, the latest club apparently trying to sign him, could be the
exception – not sure even they are big enough for Messi and Suarez in the same team.
Much has been said and written suggesting Liverpool should
get rid of him. The argument goes he’s a disgrace to the club who are known for
value based decision-making and dealing with discipline in-house. That’s precisely why I would be hugely disappointed
if we walked away from Luis Suarez now. Right now he needs people who will love
him, help shelter him from the storm, pick him up and get him back on track. Last
season he was a revelation: a model of someone who had learnt from his
mistakes, responded to the wise words and support of Brendan Rogers – and everyone
had forgiven him to the extent, players and journalists alike voted him their
footballer of the year.
I’m not defending his disgraceful act, I’m not denying his
need of help, but casting someone adrift at their lowest point is never an
answer. If Liverpool FC remain true to their values, now is the time to show
it.
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