Liverpool FC’s Luis Suarez was right - and I’d be tempted to do the same, says QPR boss Neil Warnock

NEIL WARNOCK has urged the Football Association to clamp down on abusive fans as vigorously as they pursue players who have reacted to offensive chanting.

The QPR manager sympathises with Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, who has been charged with improper conduct by the FA.

It is alleged Suarez made an offensive gesture at supporters after the final whistle of Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat at Fulham on Monday night.

Suarez was targeted by Fulham fans who felt he was going down too easily in the game and Warnock, who takes QPR to Anfield today, insists action must also be taken against the source of the taunts.

“The FA should look into the chants by crowds and fine Premier League clubs if they give individual players so much abuse as they have done with Suarez,” he said.

“If you’re going to do the player, they should also look into where these chants come from and look at fining the people or clubs concerned.

“It’s getting ridiculous now, there’s nothing done about the chants that managers and players receive.

“I’d be tempted to do what Suarez did. If the FA don’t take any action and then they get another Suarez situation, I’ll understand why it’s happened.

“Fans can do anything they want but as soon as a player reacts, he gets into trouble. That’s the standard I detest.

“It’s all right saying it’s too many people to arrest, but if clubs allow groups of people to say anything they want, the FA or Premier League should fine the clubs.

“We shouldn’t tolerate it. If it was racial abuse there’d be uproar.

“I think it’s just as bad when you’re talking about someone’s family. We shouldn’t accept it.”

Warnock rates Suarez, Liverpool’s £22.8million signing from Ajax, as the best forward in the Premier League alongside David Silva of Manchester City.

“I was hoping Suarez was going to be banned for tomorrow, purely for selfish reasons!” he said.

“He’s one of the best strikers in the Premier League. Him and David Silva have been the two outstanding forwards this season.

“He’s so enthusiastic and determined. He’s made to measure for the English game. He’s a fabulous player. He dives a bit, but you get that.”

Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal feature among QPR’s next five fixtures and Warnock added: “It’s a feeling of excitement when we play these teams. In years gone by it would have been trepidation and fear, but it’s not like that any more. It’s the thrill.”