• Premier League

Dalglish blasts FA over Suarez charge

ESPNsoccernet staff
December 8, 2011

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has accused the Football Association of having double standards after Luis Suarez was charged with making an obscene gesture to fans following the 1-0 defeat at Fulham on Monday.

Dalglish has been angry at the treatment of his Suarez all season, going back to Patrice Evra's accusation of racism against the Uruguay international.

The manager feels that the FA's appeal against the severity of Wayne Rooney's ban at Euro 2012 does not set the right example. The Manchester United striker's UEFA suspension was reduced to two matches, at the same time as Dalglish was addressing the media at a press conference.

Dalglish believes the FA should look at their own actions before tackling other issues. "I find it a bit strange the FA are supposed to be setting an example for things yet they appeal against Wayne Rooney's three-match ban,'' he said. "I don't think that's a good example to set.''

Dalglish labelled the way the FA have dragged their heels over Suarez's racism charge as a "joke'' - despite both clubs being told not to speak about the incident until a decision is made.

"The fact it has taken nine weeks to get a decision on one of the other charges is a bit of a joke as well,'' added Dalglish. "I don't think that has helped as well. The circus which is around about him has been caused mainly by that.

"That will be done sooner rather than later and we will move forward.''

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