Post by Giggy of Telford on Sept 20, 2007 19:22:52 GMT
Something similar has just happened at Sheffield Wednesday.
You may not be aware of the current situation up at Hillsborough. Our beloved football club is looking to sue 34 fans of the club for messages posted on an unofficial fans forum. They have been accused of defemation, but the messages were nothing of the sort. Legal experts have estimated that this who nightmare situation will cost SWFC £4-8 million. True and loyal fans face losing their houses and bankruptcy, because of the chairman's ego has been bruised by fair criticism. It as so happens that the same chairman who is sueing our fans is being charged by the FA for using foul/abusive language at a press conference, where he called fans 'cretins' 'scum' and one lady in particular a 'venimous b*tch'.The reason why I am informing you all of this is for 2 reasons.Firstly to help spread the word of this disgraceful behaviour of the SWFC board, and manager Brian Laws, who have all agreed that legal action against fans who dare have an opposing opinion to themselves is the way forward. There is a petition currently running and I hope all that will read this will sign it, every single signiture is welcomed and appreciated very much so.Secondly, it is a warning to all those people who use internet messageboards. If this action is successful, then it gives the green light to other clubs to sue their fans if they wish to do so. We need to make a stand now before this farce becomes a reality.Please help us in our fight for justice, this is the web address www.gopetition.com/petitions/justice-for-owls.html thank you, Parky.Oh also, please pass the petition on to other forums you use and friends