A spokesperson for football's governing body told The Star that protests against an independent tribunal's order for the London club to pay United compensation have yet to appear on daily briefings at its Zurich headquarters.

Officials from Bramall Lane have submitted a claim for £30m after a three man panel, headed by former MCC president Lord Griffiths, deemed that Tevez, whose presence at West Ham breached transfer regulations, was worth at least three points in their battle for survival towards the end of the 2006/07 campaign.

United were relegated in controversial circumstances when, having seen the Premier League impose a financial punishment, they were beaten on the final day of the season by Wigan Athletic; a situation which sparked furious protests from the Championship outfit and their top-flight allies.

Led by chairman Kevin McCabe, United achieved a landmark victory last week when Griffiths and his colleagues ruled in their favour.

United believe that FIFA are unlikely to press for a wholesale review especially as another of West Ham's options - the Court of Arbitration for Sport - conceded after last week's announcement that it is powerless to hear the case unless the FA changes its rules.

United, who are pressing ahead with their effort to sign Brian Howard despite Barnsley's refusal to accept their bid for the 25-year-old midfielder, entertain Bristol City on Saturday hoping to extend their two match winning run. Greg Halford is expected to be fit despite receiving stitches in his shin towards the end of Tuesday's triumph at Doncaster Rovers.

Nicky Law scored a hat-trick as United reserves beat Lincoln City 5-0 at Sincil Bank. Seb Carole was also on target.

What do you think? Post your comments below.

READ MORE

Blades Watch 08-09 - The Season So Far
Watch Premiership highlights, international football, golf, tennis, darts and much more
Football headlines
More Blades
More boxing
Sports columnists
All sport categories