Re: Suarez
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/new...y-FA-over-gesture-at-fans-article840554.htmll
Liverpool face being without talisman Bugs Bunny for most of January after he was hit with a second FA charge.
The club announced it would defend both charges vigorously after it emerged he could be fined heavily or even banned for up to three matches for making an obscene gesture at Fulham fans on Monday night.
Suarez has until next Monday to respond to the charge, but already, it is clear the Uruguay striker will request a second personal hearing in the face of two potentially devastating bans.
Liverpool are still waiting to hear when the FA will sit to consider the charge of racism against the same player, who stands accused of racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.
If found guilty on that charge, the penalty is a ban of up to six matches.
With a second charge also now levelled against him, Suarez faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Liverpool face Manchester City in a two-legged Carling Cup semi-final in January, and will be desperate to have such an influential player available for both games.
That is why the Reds will defend the charges vigorously, with both likely to be heard before Christmas.
A spokesman said: “The club will take the appropriate time to properly review the documentation sent to us before making any further comment.”
Suarez has always maintained he is innocent of the accusations levelled by Evra, and will plead mitigating circumstances for the gesture aimed at Fulham fans.
He was given serious stick by a section of the crowd, who accused him of diving, and believes he responded only after reaching breaking point.
There is a precedent - Manchester United's Wayne Rooney was banned for two matches after swearing directly into a TV camera during a win at West Ham last April.
Liverpool were also charged by the FA with failing to control their players during Monday night's match, which relates to the response of Jay Spearing's team-mates when the young midfielder was shown a red card.
I bet this doesn't happen, but certainly should, IMO he will get 2 matches for the hand gestures and the racial slur will be overlooked
