Author Topic: Burnley fan who got hit by football to sue (Read 7325 times)

casey · « **on:** October 8, 2005, 01:37:18 pm »

You couldn't make it up. She was sat behind the goal and the ball hit her in the face. She is now sueing Burnley FC for not doing enough to prevent the ball from hitting her. She, as far as I am concerned, should be banned from football grounds until she learns some common sense.

Bennett · « **Reply #1 on:** October 8, 2005, 01:39:48 pm »

They also need every penny they can get without stupid bitches like her sueing them for something like that.

Honestly...

blurred · « **Reply #2 on:** October 8, 2005, 01:41:38 pm »

Quote from: casey on October 8, 2005, 01:37:18 pm

She is now sueing Burnley FC for not doing enough to prevent the ball from hitting her.

What, like buying better strikers?

smicer07 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 8, 2005, 01:42:29 pm »

Stupid cow. Saw this on the news last night, pathetic. If you go to a football game, expect to see a few footballs flying round...

ttnbd · « **Reply #4 on:** October 8, 2005, 02:13:36 pm »

Well if she manages to win the case then to pay for it burnley could look to new sponsorship opportunities. They could get the added time announcement sponsored, oops they already do that. How about substitutions, nope i think that has been done.

Al Bol · « **Reply #5 on:** October 8, 2005, 02:15:18 pm »

Somehow I don't think it'd be fair, just and reasonable to impose that particular duty of care.

Cusamano · « **Reply #6 on:** October 8, 2005, 02:56:58 pm »

Bloody hell, that is pretty low.

quincyg · « **Reply #7 on:** October 8, 2005, 02:59:54 pm »

how soft can you get. ok if the player stood in front of her and wellied the ball into crowd delibrately, then maybe she'd have a point.
just as much chance of getting an arm or elbow in face when fans celebrate a goal.
whatever next....
dog sues Wigan Warriors after mishap in second half....

Roger · « **Reply #8 on:** October 8, 2005, 03:07:18 pm »

Rockette to sue club

Story by Tony Scholes 5 October 2005

Jean Mills, better known as Rockette, the wife of Rocky, has decided to take legal action against Burnley Football Club following an incident at the pre-season friendly against Malaga.

Just before half time Jean, on her way to the concourse, was struck in the face by the ball as it was hit into the crowd from open play. The injury was treated by the first aid people in the ground but she needed further treatment.

She has suffered with her sight since and the injury has now been diagnosed as a bruised muscle at the side of her forehead and that was putting pressure on her eye. Jean is still unable to drive and thought that she might be losing her sight.

What appears to have upset her more than anything though is the club not even apologising for the incident and this is why she has decided to sue the club in what is believed to be the first case of its kind in British football.

The Blackburn based company who are representing her believe she has a very good case.

http://www.clarets-mad.co.uk/news/loadnews.asp?cid=TMNW&id=244782

Branno · « **Reply #9 on:** October 8, 2005, 03:08:21 pm »

Quote from: quincyg on October 8, 2005, 02:59:54 pm

how soft can you get. ok if the player stood in front of her and wellied the ball into crowd delibrately, then maybe she'd have a point.
just as much chance of getting an arm or elbow in face when fans celebrate a goal.
whatever next....
dog sues Wigan Warriors after mishap in second half....

That's not a dog..........that actually is a Wigan women

morestellata · « **Reply #10 on:** October 8, 2005, 06:42:53 pm »

A prime example of why women should have to pass a test before being allowed into ANY sporting arena.

SMD · « **Reply #11 on:** October 8, 2005, 06:47:45 pm »

Serves her right for leaving before half time.

Bronx Red · « **Reply #12 on:** October 8, 2005, 06:57:30 pm »

Its the world we live in,just all gone mad but she is no worse than other cases i'd say if you were to look up at some crazy claims.

Al Bol · « **Reply #13 on:** October 8, 2005, 07:18:53 pm »

Quote from: morestellata on October 8, 2005, 06:42:53 pm

A prime example of why women should have to pass a test before being allowed into ANY sporting arena.

Yeah, but what about Turf Moor?

afc tukrish · « **Reply #14 on:** October 8, 2005, 07:24:29 pm »

Quote from: Roger on October 8, 2005, 03:07:18 pm

Rockette to sue club

Story by Tony Scholes 5 October 2005

Jean Mills, better known as Rockette, the wife of Rocky, has decided to take legal action against Burnley Football Club following an incident at the pre-season friendly against Malaga.

Just before half time Jean, on her way to the concourse, was struck in the face by the ball as it was hit into the crowd from open play. The injury was treated by the first aid people in the ground but she needed further treatment.

She has suffered with her sight since and the injury has now been diagnosed as a bruised muscle at the side of her forehead and that was putting pressure on her eye. Jean is still unable to drive and thought that she might be losing her sight.

What appears to have upset her more than anything though is the club not even apologising for the incident and this is why she has decided to sue the club in what is believed to be the first case of its kind in British football.

The Blackburn based company who are representing her believe she has a very good case.

http://www.clarets-mad.co.uk/news/loadnews.asp?cid=TMNW&id=244782

why don't the legal companies representing individuals in frivolous suits ever say things like:

"We know we haven't a prayer because the stupidity of our client defies rational analysis, but we'll get our fee anyway."

just wondering...

quincyg · « **Reply #15 on:** October 8, 2005, 07:25:26 pm »

Quote from: Branno on October 8, 2005, 03:08:21 pm

That's not a dog..........that actually is a Wigan women

ah, there speaks the voice of experience eh?

casey · « **Reply #16 on:** October 8, 2005, 07:37:01 pm »

A prime example of why women should have to pass a test before being allowed into ANY sporting arena.

Oy you fuck off.

Roger · « **Reply #17 on:** October 8, 2005, 08:21:12 pm »

cant understand why no one has commented on the fact that she appears to be 'known' quite well within the Burnley football community. As suggested by the article from the Clarets website.

?

morestellata · « **Reply #18 on:** October 8, 2005, 09:34:52 pm »

Oy you fuck off.

Spelling tests as well.

Oi.

quincyg · « **Reply #19 on:** October 8, 2005, 10:07:30 pm »

Quote from: morestellata on October 8, 2005, 09:34:52 pm

Oy you fuck off.

Spelling tests as well.

Oi.

look under your avatar mate...FREINDS??

don't worry my spelling usually crap too

casey · « **Reply #20 on:** October 9, 2005, 12:26:10 am »

Spelling was never one of my strong points

JonnyCigarettes® · « **Reply #21 on:** October 9, 2005, 11:40:10 am »

Looks like Rockette could stand being hit in the face a couple of times.

http://www.clarets-mad.co.uk/news/loadnews.asp?cid=TMNW&id=236074

SMD · « **Reply #22 on:** October 9, 2005, 11:44:44 am »

Looks like they broke the ugly stick on her.

quincyg · « **Reply #23 on:** October 9, 2005, 01:08:37 pm »

Quote from: SMD on October 9, 2005, 11:44:44 am

Looks like they broke the ugly stick on her.

was that pic taken before or after the ball hit her face?

wonder if the mike was on when she was hit?..."oooh yer booger, that 'urt that did"

Shanklygates · « **Reply #24 on:** October 9, 2005, 02:39:05 pm »

Quote from: casey on October 8, 2005, 01:37:18 pm

You couldn't make it up. She was sat behind the goal and the ball hit her in the face. She is now sueing Burnley FC for not doing enough to prevent the ball from hitting her. She, as far as I am concerned, should be banned from football grounds until she learns some common sense.

She'll be suggesting perimeter fencing next....

Terry de Niro · « **Reply #25 on:** October 10, 2005, 05:16:56 pm »

Quote from: JonnyCigarettes® on October 9, 2005, 11:40:10 am

Looks like Rockette could stand being hit in the face a couple of times.

http://www.clarets-mad.co.uk/news/loadnews.asp?cid=TMNW&id=236074

Ooooo Ecky thump!!...

What a silly bitch by the way...

AdamS · « **Reply #26 on:** October 10, 2005, 05:20:59 pm »

It's time they started fining companies who pursue these kind of fucking ridiculous cases!

Moley · « **Reply #27 on:** October 10, 2005, 08:29:23 pm »

She'll lose. As a law student (just 4rt id big myself up for a minute yet) she wont possibly win, as it would lead to football clubs all over the country having to shut down due to the potential liability of having fans.

A few years ago a cricket supporter tried the same and failed so i cant see much success on her part.

Roger · « **Reply #28 on:** October 10, 2005, 08:31:59 pm »

Would be a good move, even at this stage, for the Club to show some sympathy with her situation and bung a few quid to her favourite charity or sommat.

Steve_M · « **Reply #29 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:33:57 pm »

That's what you get for not sitting in your seat and watching the fecking game. Stupid bint.

Mirra · « **Reply #30 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:43:46 pm »

Christ, whats the world coming to. Need to get rid of this whole idea of people sueing anyone and anything for whatever happens to them.

Bambino · « **Reply #31 on:** October 10, 2005, 09:49:33 pm »

Quote from: Moley on October 10, 2005, 08:29:23 pm

She'll lose. As a law student (just 4rt id big myself up for a minute yet) she wont possibly win, as it would lead to football clubs all over the country having to shut down due to the potential liability of having fans.

A few years ago a cricket supporter tried the same and failed so i cant see much success on her part.

Quote from: Moley on October 10, 2005, 08:29:23 pm

She'll lose. As a law student (just 4rt id big myself up for a minute yet) she wont possibly win, as it would lead to football clubs all over the country having to shut down due to the potential liability of having fans.

A few years ago a cricket supporter tried the same and failed so i cant see much success on her part.

well said. i'm no lawyer, nor a burnley fanatic, but it wasn't as if it was done on purpose. They can't even get the ball into a 12" x 8" parameter area after a whole 90 minutes of trying, let alone hit a face in the crowd. S*** happens when you sit near the goal. The judge will throw it out as it simply was an accident. (anyone know what player it was?)

Also, anyone notice that her legal reps are from Blackburn? Who hate Bunley with a passion and vice versa. Bad derby day whenever`they play each othe. No wonder they want to sue the a*se off Burnley.

Finally, this is meant to be a loyal supporter over the years. has she never seen or heard of this kind of incident being done before, anywhere? The judge should bin it, then the club should ban her for life and see how popular she is in the community then! ooohhhh, the tongues will be wagging...!

AdamS · « **Reply #32 on:** October 11, 2005, 12:42:12 am »

Damn right. I see it was so good you said it twice!

Bambino · « **Reply #33 on:** October 11, 2005, 08:00:23 am »

Quote from: AdamS on October 11, 2005, 12:42:12 am

Damn right. I see it was so good you said it twice!

it cocked up and i couldn't be bothered changing it. it does highlight the good point though, aggreed.

JoeH · « **Reply #34 on:** October 11, 2005, 08:41:28 am »

Was in the main stand last season when the ball twatted some bloke on the side of his head whilst he was on his mobile phone and waving to someone further back. Never laughed so much in my life!! He should of watched the game,.. the side of his head looked like it had a red melon attached! Th eplayer who kicked the ball,.. only carra! So it did hurt!!!

Moley · « **Reply #35 on:** October 11, 2005, 05:54:47 pm »

I made a good point! Im so proud of myself

KENTY · « **Reply #36 on:** October 11, 2005, 06:10:33 pm »

What a joke. People like that have no place inside footie grounds. Maybe she's after a quick buck or two.

Scandalous.

quincyg · « **Reply #37 on:** October 11, 2005, 07:16:59 pm »

maybe it looked like this!

KENTY · « **Reply #38 on:** October 11, 2005, 07:35:28 pm »

Fuck me fella thats harsh, at least he gets paid for it though.

quincyg · « **Reply #39 on:** October 11, 2005, 07:45:56 pm »

Quote from: KENTY on October 11, 2005, 07:35:28 pm

Fuck me fella thats harsh, at least he gets paid for it though.

fella??? Gender:

hmmm, well they don't have a symbol for 'tomboy', so I'll let you off lol.