CHR IS DUNLAVY looks at some famous occasions when the playing fields spilled over into the courts

COME on then, let’s all laugh at West Ham. Besides throwing a paddy and bursting into tears, could anything have been more embarrassing than their threats to take the FA to court?
The unhappy Hammers were angry that Andy Carroll – a retiring sort of chap known to enjoy watching Countdown and doing crosswords – was sent off for a swing at Swansea’s Chico Flores.
West ham claim Flores dived, which he undoubtedly did. But does that make any real difference?
Carr...