Sheffield United are to sue West Ham for the cost of their relegation from
the Premier League. The Blades were relegated after the Premier League opted
not to dock West Ham points for fielding an ineligible player in Carlos
Tevez. Sheffield United have estimated the cost of their relegation at
between £30m-£50m.
A spokesman said: "After discussion with legal advisors, we will be seeking
substantial compensation."
The Blades recently failed in their High Court bid to force the Premier
League to take disciplinary action against West Ham. Sheffield United took
their case to the High Court after an arbitration panel rejected their claim
against the Premier League, who failed to deduct points from West Ham over
the transfers of Tevez and Javier Mascherano. Instead, the Hammers were
fined a record £5.5m by the Premier League. The Blades claim West Ham gained
an unfair advantage by signing an illicit player in Tevez.
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How to flog a dead horse - KUMB
Filed: Thursday, 16th August 2007
By: Matthew O'Greel
Sheffield United are to sue West Ham for the cost of their relegation from
the Premier League. The Blades, who estimate the cost of relegation at
between £30-60m announced the news this morning. Blades Chairman Kevin
McCabe has spent millions this summer attempting to blame the Hammers for
their relegation last season.
* Reports that writs are also set to be served on David Unsworth - the
former Blades full-back who scored an own goal on the final day of the
season - and Wigan - who had the audacity to beat the Blades in the same
game - are yet to be confirmed ...
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Blades to launch legal fight for relegation compensation
Sheffield Utd plan to sue West Ham
Staff and agencies
Thursday August 16, 2007
Guardian Unlimited
Sheffield United have announced they plan to sue West Ham for the cost of
their relegation from the Premier League. The Blades failed last month in
their high court bid to force new Premier League disciplinary action against
West Ham over the Carlos Tevez affair; they had hoped to pave the way for a
retrospective points deduction that would send West Ham down while keeping
United in the top flight. Once that avenue of attack was cut off, they
revealed they would consider suing West Ham for compensation of between £30m
and £50m.
"After consideration and discussion with our legal advisers Sheffield United
are today initiating legal proceedings against West Ham United as we seek
substantial compensation for our relegation from the Premier League," said
Toby Craig, a member of the club's legal team.
United were relegated to the Championship after finishing three points
behind the Hammers, whose only penalty for including banned clauses in the
contracts of Tevez and Javier Mascherano - and then deliberately concealing
them from the Premier League authorities - was a £5.5m fine. By maintaining
their Premier League status this season, West Ham secured a share of the
television rights money worth in excess of £30m.
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Sheffield United Just Won't Let it Drop - West Ham Till I Die
News of the morning it that Sheffield United are to sue West Ham for the
cost of their relegation from the Premiership. They reckon the cost of their
relegation is between £30m-£50m.
There's only one problem for them. I'm pretty sure that there is an FA or
Premier League rule which prevents clubs from suing each other. Doh!
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Blades to sue over relegation - SSN
By Stephen Bramley Last updated: 16th August 2007
Sheffield United have confirmed they plan to sue West Ham for the cost of
relegation from the Premier League. The Bramall Lane club say plan to go to
the High Court to seek "substantial compensation" from the Hammers for their
handling of the Carlos Tevez affair. The Blades claim West Ham's former
owners misled the Premier League about the original Tevez deal. United have
put the cost of relegation at between £30million and £50m.
Toby Craig, a member of the club's legal team, told Skysports news: "After
careful consideration and discussion with our legal advisors, Sheffield
United are today initiating legal proceedings against West Ham United to
seek substantial compensation for our relegation from the Premier League.
"West Ham have admitted to lying to the Premier League in order to secure
the registration of Javier Mascherano and Carlos Tevez, which is also a
breach of West Ham's contract with all members of the Premier League,
including Sheffield United. "This action is distinct from the arbitration
proceedings between the club and the Premier League during the close season.
"We have always said that we will do everything in our power to secure
justice for Sheffield United and help it restore integrity for the
reputation of English football which has been tarnished by this affair."
he Blades recently failed in a High Court bid to force new Premier League
disciplinary action against West Ham. The move came after an arbitration
panel rejected their claim against the Premier League for failing to dock
West Ham points over the transfers of Tevez and Mascherano.
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