Wow! It would seem that my "hand of Goofy" comments have caused some heated debate on this thread. Quite rightly, too, since it was an heinous act of mind-blowing stupidity, betraying a complete lack of sporting integrity. I take the point (made by a Mouser), that those few seconds could well mar what might otherwise prove to be a great season for Suarez, but look at this way - would you guys still think I'm a great bloke if you discovered that I drowned kittens? No, probably not. Never mind that I give generously to charity, or the fact that I have supported causes such as Amnesty International for more than a decade, if you lads discovered that I drowned even one kitten, you'd put a black mark against my name for ever. Neither would it make any difference if I pleaded to you that "I only did it the once," because the mere fact that I did at all would forever place a question-mark against my moral integrity. Same with Suarez. He might not drown kittens, but he did cheat in the most heinous fashion, against a team that the 'Pool of Yesteryear would have trounced 3-0, probably. Do you think Shankley would have been proud at beating Mansfield with a handball? Of course, he wouldn't; he would have been spitting nails.
By the way, I take no offence at the hurtful things that BBF has written about me. He is hurting, deep inside. He knows that what Suarez did was a dreadful thing, and that there is nothing he can do to defend his actions. I suspect that the burden of shame rests particularly heavy on BBF's shoulders, as it is clear that he is a long-suffering supporter. In fact, I rather sense that BBF, and other Mousers, are getting thoroughly sick to the back-teeth with Suarez and his antics, and having to continuously defend him. So, please, understand that I take absolutely no offence at the vile things that BBF has said against me. They were said in anger, and in the heat of the moment.
As for Sturridge, yes, I am a little surprised that he's suddenly come out as a life-long 'Pool fan. Shades of Robbie Keane, anyone? There does seem to be something about the indoctrination techniques at LFC that causes players to "suddenly" discover their Mouser affections upon signing for the club. Perhaps Gerrard and 7 of his mates work on the new boy in the showers for 20 minutes before he gives his first interview, just to make sure that he sings from the same hymn-sheet. No doubt, Sturridge will be a life-long 'Pool fan right up to the moment he leaves them to play at a more successful club.