The Swede broke down at Brockhall after severely injuring his back. Rovers, who were paying an annual insurance premium of around £15,000 for the player, immediately submitted their claim. However, the insurers argued that Dahlin's injury was a result of a 'pre-existing' muscle problem that prematurely ended his career.
Rovers have since successfully convinced the jury that the muscle problems were no more than the normal wear and tear of your average professional footballer, and so could not be provided as an excuse for an unusually early retirement.
The insurers have 14 days to appeal but are expected to fork out the sum to avoid further expenses.