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Holgate Racially Abused By Firmino - The Guardian

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It was widely reported in the media that the referee had stated in post match report that he was made aware of a racial allegation that but he could not confirm that it happened.

It was reported in one paper afaik, the same report that said the incident was cleared up at half time.

It was shown to be bollocks a long time ago.
 

I'd like to congratulate the FA on communicating a very clear message on this.

If you believe you were the victim of racism, you best consider the size of the club the racist plays for before complaining. A West Brom, by all means, but a Liverpool? Prepare to have your reputation ruined and your past as a child brought up and used as a stick to beat you with.

The only two cases of racist abuse I can remember before this season involved Liverpool and Chelsea - two of the biggest clubs in England.

I am very interested to see what the evidence is in the Rodriguez/Bong case - there must be something because they're surely not going to be charging him unless there's evidence, given how this has panned out.
 
Told you @davek - was always nailed on.
Yes, you did. I half expected it like everyone else.

Still, the fact remains that the decision has left everything up in the air. "Not enough evidence to charge" leaves a huge question mark over Firmino for the future.

He's going to carry that label around with him because the FA didn't say Holgate was wrong in his claim, just that with the camera positions they had there was no way of confirming Firmino's racial attack on him.

It'll be a stain on Firmino's character forever more. I think he knows that, hence his OTT protest at the inquiry tonight.
 

Disgusted by Everton's lack of visible support and feeble stance on this.

Holgate hung out to dry by cowards on and off the pitch.

I expect the kopites to sanction racism and to act like human sewage.

But the muted response and inaction from our club is unconscionable.
It's a stain on the club the way Holgate was marginalised in the last 6 weeks or so. They basically made the FA's mind up for them. They've allowed Liverpool a free hand to humiliate us.

Never ever forgotten this episode.
 
Freedom of information request to the F.A for any unseen footage could be made. Anyone calling Holgate a liar is a prick. Interesting that the F.A had been able to get all evidence and go through it. My gut feeling is that Holgate something, whether that was racist is the million dollar question. Be interesting to see if Firminho's lawyers look at possible libelling of their client.
 

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