. @Sjopinion10, as First Team Doctor & Assistant Medical Director, I was proud to be part of a medical team that had the best player availability & return to play data in the English Premier League. I hold three medical degrees, practice medicine in three languages & have over

20 years’ experience of being a doctor. I am a little more qualified to speak about on-field medical management in football. Learn about principles that govern doctors in sport. You have that responsibility if you are going to discuss issues that affect on field safety.

The moment an athlete requests on field medical assistance, a doctor’s HANDS ARE TIED as it is their DUTY to asses, regardless of outcomes. As an ex club chairman you should be familiar with Health & Safety legislation. Your comments were embarrassing and irresponsible.

You may talk about taking football clubs into administration, about bringing the game into disrepute, even about mobile phones & cars but perhaps stay away from medical governance when clearly you do not understand what’s at stake.

Stop attacking the reputation of serious professionals.

This happens repeatedly to women who speak up, when individuals ignorant of the circumstances attempt to discredit them personally or professionally. Please educate yourself.

Public awareness could serve to safeguard our athletes of the future.