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Sean Bean leads football protest | Sean Bean leads football protest |
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Hollywood actor Sean Bean is leading a delegation to Parliament to protest at the way Sheffield United were relegated from the Premiership. | Hollywood actor Sean Bean is leading a delegation to Parliament to protest at the way Sheffield United were relegated from the Premiership. |
The Blades were knocked out of the league on the last day of the season following a defeat by Wigan. | The Blades were knocked out of the league on the last day of the season following a defeat by Wigan. |
Sheffield supporters said rivals West Ham United should have lost points and been relegated instead for using a player who was not properly registered. | Sheffield supporters said rivals West Ham United should have lost points and been relegated instead for using a player who was not properly registered. |
The actor and 100 other supporters will meet MPs on Wednesday lunchtime. | The actor and 100 other supporters will meet MPs on Wednesday lunchtime. |
In a statement on the club's website Mr Bean, who comes from Sheffield, said he hoped the politicians would listen. | In a statement on the club's website Mr Bean, who comes from Sheffield, said he hoped the politicians would listen. |
'Shown sympathy' | 'Shown sympathy' |
He said: "I think I'm in a position to express my opinion and that of many Sheffield United fans aggrieved by the decision that was made by the original panel. | He said: "I think I'm in a position to express my opinion and that of many Sheffield United fans aggrieved by the decision that was made by the original panel. |
"My message to MPs would be to thank them for the support we've had - I think we've had 40-plus MPs getting behind us and they've shown sympathy for our cause." | "My message to MPs would be to thank them for the support we've had - I think we've had 40-plus MPs getting behind us and they've shown sympathy for our cause." |
606: DEBATE Is a reversal of the decision likely to happen? | |
An arbitration panel on 18 June will hear the Blades' claim against the Premier League's failure to dock West Ham points over the transfer saga involving Argentina striker Carlos Tevez. | An arbitration panel on 18 June will hear the Blades' claim against the Premier League's failure to dock West Ham points over the transfer saga involving Argentina striker Carlos Tevez. |
The Blades are challenging a decision to fine West Ham rather than dock them points and cancel Tevez's registration. | The Blades are challenging a decision to fine West Ham rather than dock them points and cancel Tevez's registration. |
The Premier League had initially told Sheffield United that they were wasting their time and money. | The Premier League had initially told Sheffield United that they were wasting their time and money. |
However, club officials now believe they could regain their top-flight status if their claim is successful. | However, club officials now believe they could regain their top-flight status if their claim is successful. |