FINNAN SLAMS RACISM CLAIMS

[Fagan]

Steve Finnan has today strongly denied claims that he racially abused Patrice Evra during Liverpool's Premiership clash at Manchester United in January.

Two fans made the accusations to Manchester police that they had lip-read Finnan using a racist taunt while watching the game on television.

 

The allegation has since been rejected by Liverpool officials after they employed a lip-reader to study video evidence from the game, with a club spokesman saying 'there's absolutely no evidence to back up this outrageous slur'.

 

Finnan admits he has been hurt by the accusations and insists he would never use such language.

 

He told Liverpoolfc.tv: "I was astonished when I heard of the accusations and I categorically deny them.

 

"It was disappointing to read the stories in the press. To suggest I would use racist language is very hurtful.

 

"I don't really feel I should have to come out and say I didn't say this or I didn't say that, but because of what has been said and written I think it's important I do respond and set the record straight. I didn't say what has been alleged. It's all lies."

 

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[Sir Tokyo Sexwale]

At least he didn't say "some of my best friends are black"

[AE]

So two charges of wasting police time to come.......... yeh right

[Billy Talbot]

Even deaf mancs are t***s

[Ombudsam]

Steve Finnan has today strongly denied claims that he racially abused Patrice Evra during Liverpool's Premiership clash at Manchester United in January.

Two fans made the accusations to Manchester police that they had lip-read Finnan using a racist taunt while watching the game on television.

 

The allegation has since been rejected by Liverpool officials after they employed a lip-reader to study video evidence from the game, with a club spokesman saying 'there's absolutely no evidence to back up this outrageous slur'.

 

Finnan admits he has been hurt by the accusations and insists he would never use such language.

 

He told Liverpoolfc.tv: "I was astonished when I heard of the accusations and I categorically deny them.

 

"It was disappointing to read the stories in the press. To suggest I would use racist language is very hurtful.

 

"I don't really feel I should have to come out and say I didn't say this or I didn't say that, but because of what has been said and written I think it's important I do respond and set the record straight. I didn't say what has been alleged. It's all lies."

 

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That's exactly what someone who was guilty would say

[Dominus Maximus]

That's exactly what someone who was guilty would say

 

Came on!

 

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Edited March 2, 2006 by Crouchinho

[Fagan]

maybe im wrong here but, it seems to me that the fact these 2 people were deaf gave their accusation a huge amount of credit.

 

If 2 united fans who had full hearing and no other disabilities (other than being a manc), reported to the police that they are sure they saw finnan mouthing a racist comment, or that they actually heard him saying it, then they would be told to f*ck off and that unless the player complains there is nowt they can do.

 

But because these 2 people were deaf, not only did the police take it seriously, the national press took it and forced finnan to issue a bloody statement about it.

 

[McBain]

 

He told Liverpoolfc.tv: "I was astonished when I heard of the accusations and I categorically deny them.

 

 

Now he's just mocking his accusors

Edited March 2, 2006 by Mcbain

[Dominus Maximus]

Now he's just mocking his accusors

 

Sorry all deaf people, but that was fukin funny...

[Sir Tokyo Sexwale]

maybe im wrong here but, it seems to me that the fact these 2 people were deaf gave their accusation a huge amount of credit.

 

If 2 united fans who had full hearing and no other disabilities (other than being a manc), reported to the police that they are sure they saw finnan mouthing a racist comment, or that they actually heard him saying it, then they would be told to f*ck off and that unless the player complains there is nowt they can do.

 

But because these 2 people were deaf, not only did the police take it seriously, the national press took it and forced finnan to issue a bloody statement about it.

 

 

And they waited a month, until just after the Mancs had been k/o'd the Cup by us, to raise this?

 

Bitter? Nah

[Ombudsam]

Sorry all deaf people, but that was fukin funny...

 

It's alright because they won't be able to read it will they. Gotta keep one step ahead

[SkippyjonJones]

you can rely on Finnan to run right over these accusations.

[Paul B]

If this goes ahead, it will put all players in jeopardy. In retaliation, several deaf fans at Anfield will "see" Gary Neville subject Peter Crouch to a torrent of heightist abuse before calling Sammy a white honky. Where will it all end?

[stressederic]

Although I strongly doubt that Finnan said any of whats been alleged, and whoa betide me from suggesting a couple of depressed United fans tried to stitch him up, I do believe that matters like this regardless of player or circumstances should be investigated.

 

The racism that has been brought up recently and the past of contingents in the Spanish league is a by product of inaction on behalf of the police and the footballing authorities.

 

I'm sure Finnan has absolutely nothing to hide, and I'm sure the police and the FA if they investigate it will conclude the same, but it shouldn't stop them from looking into it.

 

We were all rightly outraged when Momo was racially abused in a Champions League match.

[RP]

The two accusers independently reported Finnan for racially abusing Evra.

 

But they each claimed he'd said something different.

 

Sounds like compelling evidence to me.

[Sir Tokyo Sexwale]

true enough. We have to make sure bitter fans don't make accusations as well though, knowing it'll at least put teh player of their focus through the mill for a bit

[Bootle Buck]

A Message to the two Manc Fans

 

 

Read My Lips

Edited March 2, 2006 by Bootle Buck

[Paul B]

and whoa betide me from suggesting a couple of depressed United fans tried to stitch him up,

 

 

As if! Perish the thought.

[Guest Anders Honoré]

j'accuse!

[Guest Aussie_Red]

@ the jokes in this thread. I thought this whole thing was b******s when I first heard about it. I feel sorry for Steve Finnan for recieving this on top of the previous incident.

[floyd the barber]

eh?

[RP]

I heard that, pardon?

[Falconhoof]

Finnan is clearly a Nazi and its obvious that in signing him, the Frenchman was trying to collaborate and create some sort of Vichy regime.

 

I expect Traore goes gay bashing and Crouch is planning his own anti communist witch hunt.

 

Its an open and shut case.

[Jonesy]

If it goes to court will they get legal aid as well as an hearing aid each?

[Romario]

I wonder if the same two deaf fans are offended by Rooney calling everyone under the sun a c*** etc. all game. Are they black themselves or just racially sensitive or simply mancs looking to get a name for themselves.