Boro take their appeal against ex-United strikers 4.5m payout to the High Court

Published: 06 May 2009 - 10:18:12

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Middlesbrough will appeal today against a £4.5 million damages award after one of its footballers ended the career of a Manchester United starlet. Forced to quit: Former Manchester United striker Ben Collett, 23 Boro's Gary Smith broke Ben Collett's right leg in two places with a high tackle during a reserve game between the clubs in 2003.  Ji-whizz! Fergie says Rome final will be a walk in the Park for United's tireless midfielderMIDDLESBROUGH FC

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