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    KSAFA team suspended for attack on referee

    KSAFA team suspended for attack on referee

    Friday, 14 December 2007

    Elleston Flats has been suspended from all Kinston and St. Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) run competitions until January 10, 2008.

    The suspension is due an attack on referee Shane Harrison in the last Saturday's Super League match against Constant Spring at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Bowl.

    While speaking onthe Sportsgrill on HITZ94FM, President of KSAFA Stewart Stephenson, described the attack as one of hooliganism and explained that Elleston Flat would know the full extent of their fate when the disciplinary council met early next year.

    The KSAFA President also noted that in the short term, further action could be taken after the KSAFA council meets late Friday.

    Referee Harrison sustained a fracture to the left of his face after being hit by stone thrown by a spectator.

    His injury required surgery.
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    Law suit against KSAFA, August Town FC and the attacker?
    Compensation for the ref?

    Yeeessss!
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    • #3
      Why should these entities be sued?


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        Originally posted by Mosiah View Post
        Why should these entities be sued?
        August Town delegated immediate responsible for safety of ref...so delegated by KSAFA and thus acting for and on behalf of KSAFA!

        ...Am sure you agree the the man or men who put on 'the hurt' should be held accountable! Right?
        "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

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        • #5
          Did they apprehend the man or men who put on the hurt?


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            KSAFA refs up in arms - Colleague hit; withdrawal forces suspension of leagues
            published: Saturday | December 15, 2007


            Keisha Hill, Staff Reporter

            Referees in the Kingston and St. Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) referees group have withdrawn their services, forcing the postponement of this weekend's scheduled matches in the Kingston and St. Andrew Football Association (KASAFA)/Victoria Mutual Super, Major and Syd Bartlett leagues.

            This decision was taken following an attack on referee Shane Harrison during last Saturday's Super League match between Elletson Flats and Constant Spring at the UWI Bowl.

            Members of the KSAFA and the referees group met on Wednesday and yesterday, but the refs have still expressed an unwillingness to resume officiating.

            According to a release from the referee's group, Harrison was struck on the left side of his face by an object that was thrown on to the playing field during the match. This resulted in lacerations to his left cheek and lips.

            Suffered a concussion
            Immediately after being struck Harrison suffered a concussion and had to be rushed to the UWI Hospital, where he was treated.
            The release further stated that Harrison's conditioned worsened, forcing him to seek medical attention, which indicated that there was a maxillary fracture, resulting in immediate oral surgery.

            Although citing a breach in security on the part of the host team, Stewart Stephenson, president of KSAFA, expressed concern on the negative impact such actions could have on football in Jamaica, including implications for participating clubs and sponsors of the competitions.

            Full support for actions
            "This is an act of hooliganism. An assault on our referees is an assault on KSAFA. We are in full support of the actions taken by the referees," Stephenson said.

            Resumption of the league, he said, is expected shortly as another meeting is scheduled for today.

            "The referees group will be meeting today when they will decide when they will resume their duties," Stephenson said.

            Chairman of the Jamaica Football Federation Referees Committee, Peter Prendergast, said his committee is aware of the stance taken by the KSAFA referees group and is in full agreement with the action they have taken.
            "The federation is concerned about the continued physical violence against our referees. We strongly condemn what is happening and are concerned about the effects it will have on the KSAFA leagues," Prendergast said. "We have sought dialogue with the KSAFA referees group and are awaiting the status of the upcoming negotiations."
            "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Mosiah View Post
              Did they apprehend the man or men who put on the hurt?
              I have no word on that!
              "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

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