Reuters, 11 October 2006

In a landmark legal case, a 7 year old Aberystwyth boy won his challenge to a court ruling over his custody.

The boy, with a history of being beaten by his parents was originally told he could stay with his sole surviving Grandfather in keeping with child custody law and regulations but shocked officials discovered, under Social Services disclosure, that he also beat him. A further judgment that an Aunt would care of him was declined after a further disclosure of beating as well.

After considering the remainder of the immediate family had domestic violence cases and it was a way of life amongst them, the judge took the unprecedented step of agreeing to allow the child to propose who should have custody of him.

After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to John Toshack and the Welsh National Football Team, the judge agreeing they are not capable of beating anyone at present.

Honk. Bring back the club season already!