Liverpool Managing Director Ian Ayre has today released the following statement.
"We are extremely disappointed Luis Suarez did not shake hands with Patrice Evra before yesterday's game. The player had told us beforehand that he would, but then chose not to do so.
"He was wrong to mislead us and wrong not to offer his hand to Patrice Evra. He has not only let himself down, but also Kenny Dalglish, his teammates and the Club. It has been made absolutely clear to Luis Suarez that his behaviour was not acceptable.
"Luis Suarez has now apologised for his actions which was the right thing to do. However, all of us have a duty to behave in a responsible manner and we hope that he now understands what is expected of anyone representing Liverpool Football Club."
Author: Liverpool FC
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/ian-ayre-luis-was-wrongWhilst I can see the merits in Luis publicly apologising (we've all done it even when we've done F**k all wrong - well those of us who are married have) but Ian Ayre and or the Club are wrong to release this sh*te in my opinion.
If he had to say anything this would have been enough: "The issue is a matter for internal discipline and will be dealt with as such."
The statement panders to the witch-hunt and gives me the impression they care more about image than loyalty.
Clink, clink... no F***ing balls.