Blades ready to sue over ‘unjust’ West Ham punishment

THE Premier League’s attempts to resolve the bitter dispute over West Ham have fallen on deaf ears with Sheffield United last night promising to sue if they are relegated and claiming the ruling threatens “anarchy” in the game.

The Blades are among four clubs considering legal action against the decision by an independent commission to fine West Ham £5.5m for contract irregularities over the signing of Argentina internationals Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano, rather than deduct points.

The Premier League have written to all 20 clubs claiming a legal challenge to the ruling being considered by Wigan, Sheffield United, Fulham and Charlton is “bound to fail”.