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Legal Recourse as Boots Cause Relegation PDF Print E-mail
Written by The Knowledgeable Noel Corporation   
Wednesday, 09 January 2008

Addidas CartoonDear Noel,
I’ve been wearing a pair of Adidas Predator boots for the last six years. In that time, I’ve kicked 50s, 21-yard frees, ones from out around 40 yards, and even a few sideline kicks.

Last week, while playing in a crucial senior championship relegation battle, we got a free about 55 yards from goal, out near the sideline.
In other words, well within my range.
As soon as I kicked it, I knew it wasn’t right. It travelled well, but trailed off, came off the outside of the post, and fell wide. We were relegated. It was my first missed free in three years.
Have I case against Adidas?

- JJ (24)


Noel replies – Without a doubt. When you purchased the boots, you entered into a contract with Adidas. You trusted these boots to perform certain tasks for the duration of their life. Clearly, they failed on this occasion.
You should also be aware that your club – as the ultimate victims in this unfortunate chain of events – might decide to sue you on the basis that you, too, created an expectation over the years that you would perform a certain task (i.e. kick accurate frees.)
The club could successfully argue that it projected its future status as a senior team on the basis that you would never miss a free.
Accordingly, you should vigorously pursue Adidas to accept the blame, or you could face financial ruin. For relevant case law, look up McTague v Blackthorn, 1973. I wish you the very best of luck with it.
Just being curious, did you ever score a point from play? I trust a player of your calibre won’t bother with intermediate football next year?
It could be a good time to travel the world. Time back-packers on the Kho San Road heard about your free-scoring prowess. Come back when the club is up senior again. 
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