3 weeks away from new owners/investor

[davman]

If its going to happen; it HAS to happen early so that those funds become available!!!!

[QPR1976]

A lawsuit against a 'National' is likely to be built around the 'GUILTY' headline, which then quoted an FA source, more than the 'up to 15 points deducted' statement.
The inference that an FA spokesman has already decided we're guilty and speculated on the punishment 4 days before a hearing starts is prejudice.

[weston]

Would be great if we did get a couple of million out of that newspaper. Who'd have thought we would end up making a profit from the whole sorry episode.

[KLOS]

3 weeks to new owner/investor

A lawsuit against a 'National' is likely to be built around the 'GUILTY' headline, which then quoted an FA source, more than the 'up to 15 points deducted' statement.
The inference that an FA spokesman has already decided we're guilty and speculated on the punishment 4 days before a hearing starts is prejudice.

In a civil writ , the Respomdent (Sun) will be required to name their source. If they refuse to do so ( they will not get PII) or say they do not know the identity they will be liable for damages in the first instance by default and the second as being reckless/malicious. If they do name the source, the FA, notwithstanding their disavowal, will be vicariously liable for the actions of their employee. Even in civil procedings, the Hack might be required to swear under oath or sworn affidavit ,risking perjury for lying. It will not be possible to show that the decison on guilt was not pre-determined.

[Pyrford Ranger]

Both. Informal talks may have occurred in Istanbul yesterday

This will need to be done quickly as will impact transfers and budget

[QPR1976]

I suspect we'll end up with a small retraction and apology hidden in the racing results with The Sun saying their journo printed the story on good belief at the time but has since proved unfounded. blah Blah BLAH !
Small settlement out of court.

[paulmason]

I am no inspector Morse, but for me, it is crystal clear that Palios was his source, as they were saying the same thing and technically has he was the boss of the FA he could say FA source.

[iheartwegerle]

In a civil writ , the Respomdent (Sun) will be required to name their source. If they refuse to do so ( they will not get PII) or say they do not know the identity they will be liable for damages in the first instance by default and the second as being reckless/malicious. If they do name the source, the FA, notwithstanding their disavowal, will be vicariously liable for the actions of their employee. Even in civil procedings, the Hack might be required to swear under oath or sworn affidavit ,risking perjury for lying. It will not be possible to show that the decison on guilt was not pre-determined.

Don't get me wrong here, it would be great to sue The Sun, but does there not need to be some kind of loss on our part as a result of their article?

[Nodge70]

Don't get me wrong here, it would be great to sue The Sun, but does there not need to be some kind of loss on our part as a result of their article?

Is £875k in fines plus 50% of the estimated £400k the FA spent pursuing the case enough loss?

[robloft]

Is £875k in fines plus 50% of the estimated £400k the FA spent pursuing the case enough loss?

[iheartwegerle]

Is £875k in fines plus 50% of the estimated £400k the FA spent pursuing the case enough loss?

Agree with you Nodge, but (and I stand to be corrected here, probably by The Leveller) I would have thought that to successfully sue The Sun, we would have to prove that the loss was a direct result of their article.

[maccatwo]

That was what I was told was the news coming out of HQ on Saturday. Now the case has finished and we are a Premiership side expect a media frenze in the coming weeks. Also we could be sueing a national spread for the sum of £2million. Watch this space...


ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL,
ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL.....
RANGERS WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP,
AND CHELSEA WON F*CK ALL!

On sueing the national speard thinking of doing the same and me cheap just 2 years season tickets or could be more than the club.

[maccatwo]

If they did win against the papers would be great and good PR is to use that money in redusing our season tickets prices for next year.

[Dazzer1977]

On sueing the national speard thinking of doing the same and me cheap just 2 years season tickets or could be more than the club.

Anyone else confused here or is it just me who can't understand English?

[Gloucs_R]

Kingfisher Stadium
Kingfisher Sponsor
Kingfisher Beer

Happy with that?