I've actually always felt it should have been the league who paid compensation, as it was them who failed to mention that a rule had been broken (because no one seemed quite sure whether it had or not). Once the league table was finalised and West Ham were safe, why should they be punished? I've nothing against Shef U, and wish them well, but this thing has been stupid. I have everything against Neil Warnock, not least the affair Matthew mentions. Why should any team consider another team when pickin a side that they feel best suits their own ambitions? As I said at the time, had Shef U been safe, and had an FA Cup final or something around the corner, his attitude will have undoubtedly be different! Not just that though, I genuinely think he's a complete tool!