well you could, but today you would get thoroughly trounced from all media angles, the news, 606, talksport, forums etc. As for the litigation, yeah maybe the law is the same, but back in the 80's where were all these injunctions etc? Where were all these 'no win, no fee' legal entities? It is much easier to sue now than back then. And i guess footballers had a better sense of humour maybe, they weren't so iconic back then.