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I don't think getting into a war of words with the FA and the ref's panel is what Liverpool or BR need at the moment. As a matter of fact I think it would be horendously silly to do so. Furthermore, yes, Webb has made some shocking decisions against us but he has also made decisions which went our way, we just seem to forget them. There was only one match against united where I felt he really really cost us the game due to his mistakes.

I am hoping he will get his decisions right come the weekend and if he doesn't , then you point out his mistakes, compile ideo evidence and request that he be dealt with accordingly. Other refs have recieved suspensions in the past....

GUys, for those who believe the stats and facts of football, here is a great link about Howard Webb's reffing history involving united matches. Please read the entire article though, it is a really great read and might clear up a few things.

Enjoy,

http://5addedminutes.com/2011/02/07/howard-webb-manchester-uniteds-12th-man/

As KP mentioned, Fergie will chime in on the suarez goal as we get closer to the weekend. I can pretty much bet my life on this.

I'm quite willing to bet your life on it as well

No one is suggestion getting in any war of words with the FA or anyone else Marko. If there is an avenue open for EPL clubs to request a change of referee or hearing prior on such a matter I see nothing wrong with it being requested.

If nothing else it would probably ensure that it is refereed rightly and the assessor in the stands is also on the bloody money.

In regard your last point, that may well be the case but it doesn't over-turn shocking results does it?

We should appeal this decision purely based on previous meetings he should not be allowed to ref the game.

Even if the appeal is turned down it could play a part in his decision making even if subconsciously.

Never really liked Webb regardless of his performances against us.. Just don't rate him as the best in the league like most people do.. Is it because he is bold and resembles Colina in that regard?

Anyway we should appeal it, Don't know if we can or if it's been done before but to have this appointment making front page of the BBC and Skysports which it did yesterday show's that it's a talking point and the ref should never be the focal point prior to any tie.

Couldn't agree more.

Br should've learned from Jose...he'd already been talking about the difficulties Webb had reffing the last time etc.....just something small to let webb know not to be a [oops] as usual

Not really BR's style though is it? He's never been on the offensive during his career has he?

Which does lead to a good point.. Mind Games... BR will either simply not get involved (most likely) or fold...

I understand what you guys are saying, but if you look at that link I posted earlier in the thread, you will see that there really is no ground upon which LFC can appeal for a change of ref. It's all made up rubbish by the fans. The facts show clearly that he has not been bias towards united. I know the fans like to believe otherwise but the facts and stats are a much more reliable source than fans opinion.

Furthermore, if we were to appeal, what would we give as a reason. The only possible reason I see, is that we can state we feel that the club has been hard done by him in the past and that we feel he has favoured united in our head to head matches. This in turn would not go unnoticed and would get the press talking, however it would most certainly cause a reaction from the FA and the ref panel who would stand to protect one of their own.

I just don't see any positive outcome for LFC from complaining about the ref. The only way I see a positive outcome from this situation is if we wipe united clean off the pitch in that game. We should not be looking or concentrating on the ref but on our approach to the match and how to beat united despite what some might call an unfair ref, although I don't buy into that story.

We should be looking only at ourselves and how we approach the game instead of already looking for excuses in case of failure to take any points from the match.

Unfortunately, I think Fergie will probably show his experience in this tie and tactically out do BR. I do hope that I am wrong and our boys knick all 3 points, and will be cheering the boys on at full voice! Come on LIVERPOOL!