FA’s disgraceful decision not to punish Chris Morgan for Iain Hume injury pushes Barnsley towards the courts

Rob Parker | November 26, 2008

FA let someone else clean up the mess

Chris Morgan, the Sheffield United defender who put Barnsley’s Iain Hume in hospital with a fractured skull, has escaped further censure for the incident. Morgan’s flying elbow left Hume fighting for his life but the FA says it cannot take any action.
An FA spokesman said: “The FA has [...]

Photo of Iain Hume after head injury

Rob Parker | November 17, 2008

That looks a bit sore

This is the damage done by Sheffield United’s Chris Morgan. He looks like he has been beaten up by a thug on a night out. Well, one out of two, I suppose… Hume has apparently been left with an 18-inch scar after his life-saving surgery.

Justice for Iain Hume petition launched

Rob Parker | November 12, 2008

Lobby for police charges against Chris Morgan

An online petition has been launched calling on the police and the FA to take action against Sheffield United defender Chris Morgan following the incident which left Barnsley’s Iain Hume in hospital with a fractured skull.
The petition reads: “We, the undersigned, wish to express our disgust at Chris Morgan’s [...]

Football video: Barnsley’s Iain Hume fractures skull against Sheffield United

Rob Parker | November 11, 2008

Tykes consider legal action over incident

Sheffield United could do with a season ticket at the courts right now. With Tevezcherano still bubbling away somewhere, the club is now been threatened with some legal action of their own. Barnsley is considering legal action against Blades defender Chris Morgan after a clash which left Iain Hume in [...]