Tevez turmoil sparks change

The Argentina striker is currently awaiting the completion of a protracted move to Manchester United after months of wrangling over his ownership and eligibility.

Sheffield United took a case to court claiming they were unfairly relegated because of breaches of the regulations by Tevez’s former club West Ham.

The whole affair brought much criticism for the Premier League and Scudamore said they had now moved to tighten things up, with changes expected to be ratified at a Premier League board meeting next week.

“Changes have to be made for the same reason the Stevens report into alleged bungs was necessary,” he said.

“We cannot keep taking this blow to our reputation and the clubs recognise that. I think there is a feeling that we have to act differently to avoid this turmoil.

“The rulebook is constantly changing. It is a more regulated environment now, which is right because with extra money comes extra responsibility.”