on insisting that Somerset Eagles be responsible for the expenses he incurred from injuries he received after being attacked at Frog Lane on January 23 by fans and players of the west end club.

The 62-year-old had to be treated for bruised ribs at the hospital as a result of the skirmish that took place after the FA Cup quarter-final clash between Devonshire Colts and Eagles while he attempted to act as peacemaker and help escort game officials off the play while coming under heavy abuse from angry fans who were trying to attack them.

Still affected by pain in his ribs, Zuill said that he is also being bothered by additional pain in his shoulder and therefore was far from being in the position of finalising a bill for the Second Division club.

"I'm really glad to know that the BFA have advised the Eagles of their responsibility when it comes to the financial side of this thing, but since I'm still seeing doctors, I have no idea what the cost will eventually be,'' said Zuill, who is a former vice-president of Colts.

He added: "After visits to the hospital and doctors I'm still getting pains and now my left shoulder is causing a lot of discomfort from the incident.'' BFA president Charlie Marshall this week revealed that the Eagles had been asked to assist Zuill with his finances and Marshall assured him that disciplinary action against those involved in the incident was being pursued by the association.

Recounting agonising moments of the incident, Zuill said: "I was body handled by a few fans and players, kicked in the ribs and badly bruised while attempting to help to arrange security for the officials as they attempted to leave the field. When playing at home we at the club are aware of our responsibility to giving security at our grounds, and I was doing just that when this melee took place.'' Despite his aches and pains, Zuill still had a measure of praise for the Eagles, who have already taken disciplinary action against the players allegedly involved in the notorious act, and said that he was optimistic that the BFA's hearing would hold a thorough investigation into the matter in the near future.

A kind-hearted and likeable individual, Zuill holds no real anger toward anybody as a result of the incident. A firm believer in non-violence, the unfortunate incident has not dampened his love for soccer.

"I will always be a working member for football here in the Island, particularly with Colts where I have been involved since the early 60s,'' said Zuill.

WARRINGTON ZUILL -- Eagles to pay his medical expenses.