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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