Sports Direct slated over '˜abuse of court' in Rangers fight

A High Court judge has torn a strip off a sportswear firm run by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley.

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Mike Ashley's company have been in a legal dispute with Rangers. Picture: PAMike Ashley's company have been in a legal dispute with Rangers. Picture: PA
Mike Ashley's company have been in a legal dispute with Rangers. Picture: PA

Mr Justice Peter Smith said Sports Direct had abused court processes during a High Court dispute with Rangers.

The judge said his wanted to mark his disapproval of Sports Direct’s approach after analysing preliminary issues in the dispute at a High Court hearing in London.

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