Was the message libellous? No.
Was the message offensive? No.
Was the message insulting? No.
Did the message contain foul language? No.

For heaven's sake this is a fan's forum. The OP is expressing an opinion. Mr Peter K Farrell obviously doesn't share it. So what? Is that a reason to ban/remove it? Get a grip!
 

Last edited by Yorkie (25/4/2014 8:05 PM)

Yorkie wrote:

1/ Was the message libellous? No.
2/ Was the message offensive? No.
3/ Was the message insulting? No.
4/ Did the message contain foul language? No.

My Answers
1/ I do not know - I am not a solicitor, but possibly there
could be a case for libel or slander (off-hand I do not know
which is which)
2/ I would think the player could be offended
3/ I think it was insulting to the player and, possibly, the club
4/ I agree.

I would have had less to say if GAW had put his true name
to the piece. If it is really a 'fan's forum', then people should
always put their true names. Just say, if 'GAW' applies for a
season ticket, as a fan, in the name of GAW and with no
address, I think that his application would be declined.

I am the same with newspapers when letters are signed
'name and address supplied'. It's what I call 'Power without
Responsibility',

Why do you think football clubs are advised by the authorities
to have no association with fans websites?

Peter K Farrell
 

Last edited by Peter K Farrell (26/4/2014 10:36 AM)