Whelan calls for Hammers action

Wigan chairman remains full supportive of Blades' position

Last updated: 3rd October 2008

Dave Whelan

Whelan: Wants action to be taken

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Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan believes the Premier League need to take a stand against West Ham United, and has suggested points could be docked.

With the Carlos Tevez affair continuing to rumble on, Whelan remains firmly in Sheffield United's corner on the issue.

West Ham, who have already been fined over the signings of Tevez and Javier Mascherano, have now been ordered to pay damages to Sheffield United.

The Blades were relegated on the final day of the 2006/07 after losing at home to Wigan and Whelan feels the matter can no longer be swept under the carpet.

"We played Sheffield United at Bramall Lane and had we drawn or lost, we'd have been in their situation right now," Whelan told Sky Sports News.

Democracy must rule

"From the very start I've been on (Blades chairman) Kevin McCabe's side and I spoke to him only this week to congratulate him on his success and I want him to get any amount of money he feels they've lost.

"I would also like the Premier League to stand up and do what is necessary.

"We're not having clubs telling us lies, I'm sorry it can't be done and they can't brush it under the carpet, which I think has been the policy, that can't be so.

"It has to be on the agenda at the next Premier League meeting and it has got to be discussed.

"If West Ham are found to have done things wrong twice without disclosing it, then the Premier League have got to be seen to stand up and take the necessary action.

"If it's points deducted, if it's a fine or whatever they've got to do, they must let democracy rule here."