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Players need to be able to have their say

Chris Dunlavy
A fresh take on football

RYAN Babel didn’t achieve much during a forgettable four-year spell at Anfield. But the goal-shy Dutchman did make one significant contribution to English football.
In January 2011, still seething after an FA Cup exit at the hands of Manchester United, Babel photoshopped a United shirt onto the body of referee Howard Webb.
He then posted the image on twitter. “And they call him one of the best referees?” read the caption. “That’s a joke.”
Turns out the joke was on him. The FA charged Babel with improper conduct...

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