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FOUR MONTHS FOR A MUNCH

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                                            Luis Suarez sinks his immense buck-tooth into the flesh of an opposing player. We’ve heard that before; it’s nothing new. Luis Suarez cops a 4-month ban, a 9-game international football ban, a 4-month stadium ban (apparently applicable anywhere in the world). We have sort of heard that before too. For the third time in his career, the super-talented Uruguayan striker, top goalscorer of the Premier League in the 2013/2014 season, multiple Barclays Premier League Player of the month and Barclays Premier League Player of the Year award winner cops a lengthy ban. For a second season in a row, he will miss crucial matches for Liverpool FC - who have qualified for the Champions League for the first time in Lord-knows-how-long years and need all their key men now more than ever. He hasn’t done himself or his agent any favours as ...

IS THE CAPTAIN RACIST OR NOT?

How (in)appropriate that Luis Suarez and John Terry allegedly(and I say that carefully), chose to use October-the so-called Black History month-to peacock their true racist colours! On a serious note though, these issues will be relevant no matter what month they occured(that is, if they actually did occur). Why? Some people genuinely want to see the back of racism in football and sport in general, for the more optimistic.(As if that is even possible!). The majority though, are not fussed, they just delight in seeing the demise of fellow humans. Especially when they are public figures or celebrities(what does that word even mean?!). The Luis Suarez/Patrice Evra issue is a case of "your word against mine", so it is near-enough impossible to prove. Unless of course, there are hidden mini-microphones in Mr Evra's captain's armband or the corner flag where he and Mr Suarez spent most of the afternoon that match-day(no offence). Now to Captain John Terry; Chelsea Club cap...