" Owners of League Club Win Damages over Fan Libel "

Blackpool owners Owen and Karl Oyston win damages over fan libel

10 November 2015

From the section Lancashire

A judge ruled that David Ragozzino posted defamatory comments against the Oystons on website Another View From the Tower
The owners of Blackpool Football Club have each won £20,000 in damages after they were defamed by a fan on a website.
Owen and Karl Oyston sued supporter David Ragozzino over posts on a message board on Another View From the Tower.
The posts included "lurid allegations of a sexual nature" and allegations of "fraudulent and corrupt behaviour", a High Court hearing was told.

Judge Stephen Davies ruled the claims were of a "defamatory nature".
Mr Ragozzino was "passionately aggrieved" about the way the club had been run, the judge added.
He had protested against them in person at matches and on the internet.
The 32-year-old previously denied libelling the Oystons and was supported by dozens of Blackpool fans at an earlier court hearing.

Judge Davies said Mr Ragozzino had "consented to judgement being entered against him".
"They [the claimants] accept that Blackpool FC's supporters are entitled to express opinions about such matters, in vigorous terms if they so wish," the judge said.
"All of the allegations of sexual misconduct are appalling and must be viewed as extremely serious.
"The allegations of fraud and corruption against Karl Oyston are also extremely serious.
"Both Owen Oyston and Karl Oyston are entitled to aggravated damages."

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Disgusting verdict Chief

I await the next person to say anything untrue about me and we are off to court

I await the next person to say anything untrue about me and we are off to court

Youre intelligent, good looking, talk sense all the time, See ya in court Chief,

Rich Cwnts!

That's what happens when you think your opinion counts but you don't have the ability to put it across in an erudite way.

There was enough to challenge Oyston WITHOUT resorting to lies and slander. They have given Oyston the moral high ground that he does not deserve.

It's easily done you only have to look on here when Tan winds us up. The stereotypes and preconceptions soon flow and could be seen as prejudiced and bigoted.

That's what happens when you think your opinion counts but you don't have the ability to put it across in an erudite way.

There was enough to challenge Oyston WITHOUT resorting to lies and slander. They have given Oyston the moral high ground that he does not deserve.

It's easily done you only have to look on here when Tan winds us up. The stereotypes and preconceptions soon flow and could be seen as prejudiced and bigoted.

Agree.

Certain accusations need a lot more proof than just someones opinion. Attack high profile rich people and you reap what you sow.

I await the next person to say anything untrue about me and we are off to court

Youre intelligent, good looking, talk sense all the time, See ya in court Chief,

tw*t

That's what happens when you think your opinion counts but you don't have the ability to put it across in an erudite way.

There was enough to challenge Oyston WITHOUT resorting to lies and slander. They have given Oyston the moral high ground that he does not deserve.

It's easily done you only have to look on here when Tan winds us up. The stereotypes and preconceptions soon flow and could be seen as prejudiced and bigoted.

Totally agree. The fan was obviously passionate but allowed that to get the better of him. Frankly some of what he said was bang out of order (unless he could prove it) and he was the architect of his own downfall.

Mind you those Oyston's are thoroughly horrible and should have stopped short of legal action which appears to be vindictive.

BTW Mr Oyston if you think that is libellous then sue me, best of luck as I don't have a penny