LIVERPOOL’S managing director Ian Ayre has defended the club’s stance on racism and discrimination.

Liverpool’s managing director Ian Ayre has defended the club’s stance on racism and discrimination.

Liverpool last night issued an apology to Oldham defender Tom Adeyemi, who claims he was racially abused by a Reds supporter during Friday night’s FA Cup tie between the sides.

LIVERPOOL have issued an apology to Oldham defender Tom Adeyemi, who claims he was racially abused by a Reds supporter during Friday night’s FA Cup tie between the sides.

The head of European football’s anti-racism group believes Liverpool’s reaction to the Luis Suarez saga has created “a tribal fervour” at Anfield.

A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence after Oldham footballer Tom Adeyemi was allegedly abused by fans during an FA Cup game against Liverpool.

Liverpool have issued a statement outlining the work which has been done since last night to identify the culprit responsible for allegedly abusing Oldham’s 20-year-old defender Tom Adeyemi during the Reds’ 5-1 FA Cup third round victory.

Oldham captain Dean Furman has called for “heavy action” to be taken against anyone found guilty of abusing team-mate Tom Adeyemi.

The abuse suffered by Oldham defender Tom Adeyemi in last night’s 5-1 FA Cup third round defeat to Liverpool at Anfield was an “absolute disgrace”, according to his captain Dean Furman.

Liverpool and the police are investigating an incident which took place during last night’s 5-1 FA Cup third-round win over Oldham at Anfield, where visiting defender Tom Adeyemi was seemingly the target of abuse from fans.

THAT Gulf cruise Kenny Dalglish interrupted to answer an Anfield SOS must seem an awful long time ago even though the Liverpool manager was able to mark his first anniversary with a comprehensive win.

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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been handed his first start since late October as manager Kenny Dalglish named a strong team for their FA Cup third-round tie at home to Oldham tonight.

SUNDERLAND manager Steve Bruce was full of praise for slimmed-down midfielder Andy Reid after the midfielder’s role in a 4-1 Carling Cup victory at Norwich last night.