Barrow FA Trophy Victory Raises Interesting Legal Issues

Michael Forrester (Solicitor)

The FA Trophy Cup final victory of Barrow FC over Stevenage Borough at Wembley on 8 May 2010 raises some interesting legal issues.

Barrow were victorious with an extra time 2-1 win over the holders, but a furore has erupted over the challenge by Barrow’s Robin Hulbert on Charlie Griffin.

As reported in numerous media outlets, Stevenage Manor Graham Westley commented “I don’t think there’s any place for GBH in football”.  Westley’s comments raised two interesting legal issues, notes Ralli Solicitor Michael Forrester who was present at Wembley, his great-grandfather having played for the North West club and his grandfather being their official Solicitor for many years.  Read more »