11 Sep 2017 17:44:19
Liverpool will appeal Mane's three game ban. The hearing will be tomorrow.

{Ed025's Note - which will become a 4 game ban imo harry, im amazed that they are even considering an appeal to be honest mate..

1.) 11 Sep 2017
11 Sep 2017 17:59:14
They are reading too many crap stories published in papers.

2.) 11 Sep 2017
11 Sep 2017 17:59:59
It's a bad idea and we may regret it, Ed.

{Ed025's Note - i think that as well bingo but hopefully they have something that will get the ban overturned mate...but i cant see it..

3.) 11 Sep 2017
11 Sep 2017 18:13:45
Sometimes wonder what cloud people who run the club are on.

4.) 11 Sep 2017
11 Sep 2017 18:14:02
Are they planning on arguing that it was not violent conduct, thus warranting a shorter ban? That's the only angle I can see, I think ed025 and BR are right to be honest.

5.) 11 Sep 2017
11 Sep 2017 18:09:15
Dont think they are looking to get it overturned fully ed mate but reduced. can't see it myself. Lucky we have Kent Ojo and Origi ay, ah no maybe not.

6.) 11 Sep 2017
11 Sep 2017 18:45:51
Here is the leaked transcript of the hearing:

Q: was his foot raised?
A: Yes

Q: was it endangering an opponent?
A: Yes

Hearing dismissed.

{Ed025's Note - i think you have got it spot on ron..

7.) 11 Sep 2017
11 Sep 2017 19:07:52
Why oh bloody why appeal it?
It's the letter of the law. Unlucky? Yes, but letter of the law says red unfortunately and with a straight red comes a mandatory 3 match ban (2 league and 1 cup match he was unlikely to play in anyway) .
Why appeal?
The only thing in Mane's favour is the video of him with eyes on the ball.
Everything else suggests dangerous play.
Sometimes I wonder about the decision makers at Liverpool FC.
Unbelievable!

8.) 11 Sep 2017
11 Sep 2017 19:12:20
Their goalie clearly deliberately headbutted manes boot he's got previous for that.

9.) 11 Sep 2017
11 Sep 2017 19:22:38
Vexatious appeal, pointless.

10.) 11 Sep 2017
11 Sep 2017 19:28:47
Klopp has just said the only a " PEEL " will be from his ORANGE?

11.) 11 Sep 2017
11 Sep 2017 19:42:21
Matt Ritchie should have been sent off this weekend too though.

The level of mediocrity when it comes to match officials in the EPL needs to be exposed as there are major inconsistencies.

You cannot see a yellow for one match that should have been red and the complete opposite for another match as the rules should be the same for everyone.

{Ed025's Note - very true max..

12.) 11 Sep 2017
11 Sep 2017 20:07:51
I'm gutted Mane will miss a few games, but a red card is not really a shocking result from that incident. I don't think anyone believes it was intentional, but of course he was endangering an opponent, as the outcome proves. Being the type of player he is, Mane was always going to go for the ball, and I don't think anyone begrudges him that, but having your foot that high in the air, travelling at that speed, towards someone else inevitably going for the same ball isn't going to end well. Players have been sent off for much less. Think we should just suck it up and move on. These things happen sometimes don't they, and for those who feel we are hard done by, I'm sure there will be many occasions this season where a decision goes our way and balances things out.