Comments on: Luis Suárez: Insatiable

By: Cian O'Neill

Cian O'Neill — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:52:10 +0000

Thanks mate nice to get feedback. I agree with you on his performances for Uruguay, if I’m correct he’s only 3 goals off forlan who is top scorer, and he will surely surpass that record. 30 goals in 60 internationals is also an amazing record to boast.

By: Cian O'Neill

Cian O'Neill — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:48:57 +0000

I understand your point, mistake on my part not including Uruguayan fans love for him as that’s a no-brainer but I was referring to the vast majority of Premier League regulars, and I strongly feel that in England, he is despised by all but LFC fans. He thrives on it though, which is great to see.

By: Nicolas Lopez

Nicolas Lopez — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:48:42 +0000

BTW, this isn’t a criticism of your article on any way, I was talking about “in general”. I really enjoyed your article man.

By: Nicolas Lopez

Nicolas Lopez — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:43:56 +0000

One other thing, Luis Suarez is probably the most impressive international footballer since the Brazilian Ronaldo. And easily the best to play for Liverpool, many in the history of the game. His record has blown Rooney’s, Messi’s, Ronaldo’s out of the water, and he’s only 25. Incredible.

- 2010 FIFA World Cup 4th place (carried Uruguay, more than Forlan IMO and I’ve rewatched his games).
- IMO was one of the Top 3-4 players of the tournament.
- 2011 Copa America Champion, giving Uruguay their record breaking 15th title.
- 2011 Copa America= Best player award – outplaying legends in the making: Messi, Neymar, and Falcao on every level. Truly outstanding.
- Current Top Scorer of the South American qualifiers, and averages “9, 10″ performances, which is basically on par with Maradona. Even Messi averages “6″, with a “9″ maybe every 4-5 games.

There’s no contest. The kid is a legend in the making.

By: Nicolas Lopez

Nicolas Lopez — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:38:51 +0000

The usual assertion that Suarez is loved by LFC fans and hated by the “rest” could honestly not be further from the truth. I’m originally from South America, and he’s one of the few players that’s universally loved by even opposing fans. That’s a continent of 400+ million people. As for “neutrals” (IE: Non Premier League fans), I maybe know 1 person who dislikes him while most people I’ve spoken to in North America a) love his unique desire/passion, the entertainment he provides on the football pitch (good or bad) , and b) feel strongly that the FA case was a stitch up, and made them look worse, ironically.

I just had to point it out. It’s almost too easy, if not lazy, to try to paint this issue as a “black and white”, romantic: “Luis vs. the World” silliness. When in fact, he’s quite liked (outside of Ghana of course lol)

By: Steve Daman

Steve Daman — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:48:42 +0000

Hey brad, read the bio you silly sausage! It says he’s a Liverpool fan! Have you got a removable brain?

By: Cian O'Neill

Cian O'Neill — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:58:07 +0000

Wrong account and bio was picked mate, a reversible jersey would be nice though. Will definitely look into getting one. :)

By: Mark Godfrey

Mark Godfrey — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:07:35 +0000

No worries Cillian…i mean Cian!! I think he’s got a fair way to go to be a legend mind you.

By: Mark Godfrey

Mark Godfrey — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:02:53 +0000

I agree the FA are a joke, no arguments there Ian, but whether or not you believe Suarez is a racist by nature, he used racially abusive language to a player of the race that the language specifically relates to, in a context where it was being directed as an insult. Therefore it can only be construed as racially abusive behaviour.Say that word toa white man and it’s an irrelevant gesture, but say it to a person of that ethnicity and everything changes as it would if you used the ‘N’ word to a white guy or black guy. Suarez has spent enough time in racially diverse countries like Holland and the UK to know the difference. The incessant and insistent Kopite mantra over this should just end. Suarez was not the victim in this incident. He was guilty and was punished accordingly. Had he and LFC behaved with dignity during the whole affair they wouldn’t have lost the respect from the football world they did. As i’ve said before on here, excellent player, shithouse of a man.

By: Cian O Neill

Cian O Neill — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:09:22 +0000

Sorry Mark,

The website picked the profile of ‘Cillian O’ Neill’ not myself, Cian O’ Neill. So that’s why I say ‘us’ as I’m a Liverpool fan, not trying to hide it. And I think it’s fair to say that Suarez has more or less established himself as one of Liverpool’s best players I recent years, taking the mantle from an already lengendary figure Gerrard.
And he’s also been good for longer than 3 months, pivotal in Liverpool’s carling Cup success and much more.
I also said he is fast ‘becoming’ a legend, not already one. Thanks for the feedback though Mark