The fume are spitting feathers over this news.
[article]Two Liverpool fans have been warned by the club about their behaviour and had their seats moved away from the dugout area after an investigation into an alleged spitting incident.
Manchester City complained to Liverpool after alleging a home fan spat at their backroom staff during the Premier League game at Anfield on 3 October.
After speaking to City staff, fans in that area of Anfield and reviewing video and CCTV footage, Liverpool found no evidence that any fan had spat at the City dugout as had been alleged.
However, they have decided to act against two fans because of their aggressive behaviour towards the City bench, which included shouting and gestures.
It is understood the full investigation has been passed to the Football Association.
"We have now completed a full and thorough investigation following a complaint of an alleged incident near the dugout area at our fixture against Manchester City at Anfield last month," said a Liverpool spokesperson.
"The evidence gathered was substantial and included statements from Manchester City's backroom staff, supporters, stewards, unredacted video footage and CCTV recordings.
"We have followed the club's official sanctions processes and appropriate actions have been taken based on the evidence gathered and information received from the complainant.
"We would like to thank all parties who have supported this investigation and now consider this matter closed.
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I’m not sure where the victim part is.
[article]Once again these bastards are the victims !!!
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[article]What a surprise. Just like the coach incident.
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[article]Shithouse club.
I'd like to think that roles reverse City would have banned them for life.
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Wonder if they’ll end up in the directors box or on the coaching staff? All crimes against City are rewarded with at least a promotion[/article]
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Always the victims it’s never your fault.
Sing it loud and proud in April
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[article]So, investigations all this time - then they simply move two visiting Chelsea fans to different seats. It never happened anyway.
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[article]so what they are saying is our backroom staff lied..... ? wtf!?!?
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[article]We had video footage but that probably wouldn't prove conclusively they actually spat,which is why they just used the acting aggressively get out clause. Pity someone didn't get swabs of the spit and once they were identified get it matched. They're probably on the national database anyway the turds.
What a shitehouse of a club that is
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[article]So let me get this straight. Liverpool are saying there is no evidence 2 supporters spat at our staff but agreed they had used aggressive behaviour towards the staff.
So instead of banning the supporters they have just moved them to a different part of the stadium.
For me that's a complete shithouse move by the club
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