I say "got them relegated", when in fact, they got THEMSELVES relegated. But poor West Ham have suffered the blame ever since.
Blades fans have been sticking pins in West Ham dolls ever since ... but today the "men in high places" have actually BACKED them!
Sheffield United's successful tribunal ruling against West Ham could cost the Hammers as much as £30m, and it also sets a dangerous precedent for results on the pitch being overruled by men in suits.
Fans website, The Spoiler decided to examine other potential footballing matters that could end up being settled by lawyers:
1) Watford miss out on the play-offs by a point
The Football League have decided there will be no replay of Saturday's Watford/Reading match, despite the fact that the Reading goal was clearly not a goal. If Watford end up finishing just outside the play-off places, or if Reading wind up just inside them - does that give Watford the right to sue the Football League, the referee and the linesman?
2) Germany claim the 1966 World Cup
Sheffield United were able to win their case relying predominantly on 'what ifs', rather than solid facts. Imagine how successful a Germany appeal could be when they have digitally-enhanced evidence that Geoff Hurst's second goal didn't cross the line - another example of West Ham cheating!
3) England gain passage to the 1986 World Cup semi-finals
Maybe England could compensate for losing that World Cup by sueing Argentina for Diego Maradona's Hand of God in 1986. This would lead to Argentina being kicked out for unsporting behaviour and and England facing Belgium in a restaged World Cup semi-final. Of course both countries would be forced to wear retro kits and only field players from their 1986 squads.
Yes ... it is all food for thought!