Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish maintains the club's support of Luis Suarez has been right and proper and has not "caused trouble".
The Reds came in for criticism for their strongly-worded statement in the wake of the Uruguay international's eight-match ban imposed for using insulting words towards Patrice Evra, with a reference to the Manchester United player's skin colour.
However, when the players issued their statement prior to Wednesday's goalless draw at Wigan and wore T-shirts in the warm-up depicting an image of Suarez with his name and number seven on the back there was further outcry. "The statement couldn't have caused anyone any trouble," Dalglish said.
The Scot added: "I don't think the players have caused any trouble with the FA either by their statement or support by their T-shirts. If we are not in any trouble we will leave it at that before we do get in any trouble."
Dalglish said Suarez had been moved by the show of support from the club and his team-mates
"He's been quite emotional and very grateful," added the Reds boss. "I don't think it is ever a disappointment when the people you work for give you their undivided support and I think that is the least he deserves."
Liverpool are still awaiting the full written verdict of the independent commission who heard Suarez's case but are not expected to receive it until after Christmas. The moment it does arrive the club will have 14 days to consider their response and appeal if they choose, otherwise the suspension will kick in.
Dalglish, aware of how much debate was taking place about the case and the anticipated production of the written summary, said it was a matter of being patient.
"Whenever it is ready," was his reply when asked when he expected to receive the documentation. "Most of the people have had their say, we've had our say but we will wait for the judgement and take it from there - but it won't be tomorrow (Saturday).
"The club have issued the statement, the players have issued their statement visually and verbally, but we have to wait for the written report because no-one knows [what it contains]. At this moment in time I don't think the club are permitted to go into any further detail than they have done."
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suarez is innocent evra is guilty liverpool are right to show their support in everyway they can.
I feel sorry for the decent Liverpool fans, who must be disgusted by Dalglish and LFC's support for Suarez, a violent racist. Even Chelsea, hardly an example of morality, will not support the wearing of T shirts for their racist player, Mr Terry.
you racists are going down next year, never to come back up. we dont need the likes f liverpool in the prem or daglish. get out and stay out
The Players, Manager & Club should now be charged with bringing the game into disrepute. Suarez was found guilty by the FA, this childish action should not be tolerated.
Ferguson supports Giggs and Rooney for their antics, his support of the ban on Suares carries the same credulity ........... Life on Planet M.U.
I wonder how many Liverpool fans would have the same attitude of "Grow up, it's just a bit of banter, not racism" if a United player had said something to a Liverpool player.
As a (shamed) Liverpool fan, i'm really dissapointed by the comments made by Dalglish and the club. To undermine the efforts against racism and to show just out of touch with reality he is is both sad and shocking to be frank.
As a young MU fan and on receipt of the seasons upcoming fixtures my first thought, when are we going to Anfield.
I looked forward to visiting the citadel of football, fans who knew football inside out, special days indeed.
Approaching the ground, listening to the banter, jokes, the incredible sense of humor.
Once safely inside watching in awe as the KOP filled up, the swaying mass of humanity singing as one, songs taking the mickey out of my beloved MU.
Charlton scoring from 20yds plus into the Kop end, no cheers of course but a polite round of applause, no abuse, no filthy comments, just football fans acknowledging a very talented player, Halcyon days indeed.
They were wonderful days, whichever way the match had gone, I was content because I had been part of a unique experience.
Those days are long gone, now in my late 60s the thought of visiting Anfield or indeed any other ground is out of the question.
I would have thought that the disasters that Liverpool & MU have had to endure over the years would have drawn the clubs closer, actually the opposite has tranpired.
Filthy and abusive language has replaced banter and fun. Venomous remarks directed at the players and staff of the visiting teams, makes a ground an unacceptable option.
This pertains to the vast majority of EPL grounds, and we as football fans are the losers.
Shame on this once great club, allowing and ACCEPTING AND CONDONING RACISM SHAME ON THE FANS AND CLUB.
Idiot. They've damaged Liverpool's reputation and he's damaging his own.
fair play to liverpool players who show support of their teammate whom they believe is not a racist. it would be different if they believed otherwise but what is in the papers it's a case of ignorance rather than vitriolic spite, i say cut him some slack.
terry, on the other hand, needs to be properly punished.
and victor before you start up your bum just like your mumma likes it
rage is bum fur
Dalglish try being honest for once and accept that your player was wrong
19 kiss my lilly white a s s
dalglish = clown
It seems like Dalglish's ignorance has no limits.
What a disgraceful pathetic clown.
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