[Locke.]

Luis Suarez has once again spoken about the racism charge that was brought against him, this time he spoke to 'Russia Today' whilst in Moscow with the Uruguay national team.

"The suspension, I suppose, you could call strange and unbelievable.''

"Without a single shred of proof, they suspended me. I accepted it without saying anything obviously because they could have made the suspension longer a...nd it would have just made the whole thing continue, but my conscience is completely calm, and so is that of the club and my family.

"There was not a single convincing proof that I had done any of the things they accused me of doing. I am very calm about all of it. I have played all my childhood and everyone knows that in Uruguay there is a huge black population. I had team-mates and friends of both colours all the time in the national team, in Liverpool, in Holland, where the majority are from Surinam, and I never had any problem with them.

"Holland is one of the countries in the world where there is the highest number of black players and at no point was there an issue. Well, these are the things about football. It seems to me that they had to get rid of a Liverpool player and, well, they definitely were gratified by all of this."

Suarez added: "What the English press has said about me does not interest me. What interests me is what they say about me in Uruguay and in Liverpool, and they have always been very supportive.

"After the suspension was confirmed, I was told that the fans would taunt me, they would whistle me, insult me and shout at me, but to be honest it is not something I was worried about or paid attention to. Everyone whistled me in all of the stadiums I played in all the time anyway, even before the allegation of racism. It was just the same. I tried to pay it as little attention as possible to focus on what I like to do, which is to play."

He is such a great guy

Of course, the British press. Clarke Carlisle, Jason Roberts and all the other people who made a name for themselves off the back of the allegations, will all rush out in force to attack him again.

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On the anniversary of Istanbul, Martinez has been offered the job, and Montse said the club haven't even spoken to Rafa.

[Locke.]

Just seen this on Rawk:

Ro-ro-roberto martinez
Gently down the league
Moses, Adam, Heskey, Hoilett
Fourth is but a dream



Not happy but not too disappointed, it really doesn't make any sense at all though. If we don't get off to a good start in the league then I dread to think where this club will be in a years time.

[Samuel.]

Seriously depressing. AVB or Rafa would have been brilliant. Instead we get another bottom of the league manager. It doesn't make any sense.

If we have another shocking transfer window as well... dreading the next couple of seasons. The owners intentions are great, but this appointment might mean yet another season wasted. So unbelievably frustrating, especially when you look at where we were 3 years ago.

[MTVN]

I suppose he's shown he's got some managerial potential and might end up doing well but I think it's a big risk for someone who's still quite new to management, has saving Wigan from relegation as the peak of his career and was only ever an average player himself (suppose that's true of a lot of managers though)

[bbfan1991]

Rafael Benitez is linked to the Aston Villa job now...

[Samuel.]

Rafa and AVB would have attracted a lot better players as well, and we definitely need to improve our squad if we want to be anywhere near the top 4.

I just want Champions League football again

[Samuel.]

Originally Posted by bbfan1991

Rafael Benitez is linked to the Aston Villa job now...

If we get Martinez and ****ing Villa get Rafa...

It just gets worse.

[bbfan1991]

He has shot up to second favourite and he started out low in the original odds for the Villa job too.

Originally Posted by Samuel.

Seriously depressing. AVB or Rafa would have been brilliant. Instead we get another bottom of the league manager. It doesn't make any sense.

If we have another shocking transfer window as well... dreading the next couple of seasons. The owners intentions are great, but this appointment might mean yet another season wasted. So unbelievably frustrating, especially when you look at where we were 3 years ago.

I think you're giving FSG too much credit. I don't think their intentions are great. I think they want to cause themselves the least amount of hassle, and someone like Rafa who would challenge them on any broken promises, isn't what they want.

I also think it's more about costs and saving money. They know Martinez gets a young player in and then sells him for a profit. He's made more than he's spent at Wigan, by Ł10m.

I think they''ve reached the point Randy Lerner got to, when he realised he didn't have the money to get them into the top table, and once any team is away from the top table, then you can reduce investment.

They're bull**** merchants in my opinion. But I really hope I'm wrong.

[MTVN]

Who are Wigan gonna replace Martinez with, Chris Hughton maybe?

[Samuel.]

Originally Posted by Jesus.H.Christ

I think you're giving FSG too much credit. I don't think their intentions are great. I think they want to cause themselves the least amount of hassle, and someone like Rafa who would challenge them on any broken promises, isn't what they want.

I also think it's more about costs and saving money. They know Martinez gets a young player in and then sells him for a profit. He's made more than he's spent at Wigan, by Ł10m.

I think they''ve reached the point Randy Lerner got to, when he realised he didn't have the money to get them into the top table, and once any team is away from the top table, then you can reduce investment.

They're bull**** merchants in my opinion. But I really hope I'm wrong.

Maybe you're right. It hasn't been positive so far.

How ambitious we are in the summer window might give us a better idea.

Originally Posted by MTVN

Who are Wigan gonna replace Martinez with, Chris Hughton maybe?

Old Sheep Heed himself.

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[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Who are Wigan gonna replace Martinez with, Chris Hughton maybe?

Chris Hughton is still the main favourite to get the West Bromwich Albion job, although they have spoken to Claudio Ranieri and have more talks planned with him next week apparently...

[Samuel.]

I challenge anyone to watch this and not be moved.

A player playing his last game, is subbed off.........For his 5 year old son.

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LK - if you're reading this, I know the kid isn't as good as Pogba.

[bbfan1991]

Darlington have been relegated four divisions to the Northern League Division One on the recommendation of the FA http://bbc.in/KmU1gh

I feel sorry for their fans.

[bbfan1991]

Get ready for a LK meltdown when it is announced that Pogba has joined Juventus, transfer window officially opens first week of June.

[King Gizzard]

Originally Posted by Jesus.H.Christ

I challenge anyone to watch this and not be moved.

A player playing his last game, is subbed off.........For his 5 year old son.

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LK - if you're reading this, I know the kid isn't as good as Pogba.

So he officially has an appearance for that club, or was it a testimonial?

[King Gizzard]

Ok I've watched it now and theyre ****ing around so it must be some sort of friendly

@ me

Originally Posted by Nathan

Ok I've watched it now and theyre ****ing around so it must be some sort of friendly

@ me

It was his dad's testimonial, and the last game of his career.

[MTVN]

Would have been funny if someone had just came in and taken him out before he scored that goal

Originally Posted by MTVN

Would have been funny if someone had just came in and taken him out before he scored that goal

Schumacher style.

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[bbfan1991]

Oh no. Belgium are playing tonight vs Montenegro cue more Hazard questions after the match.