Scudamore Disses Gartside

Richard Scudamore has poured cold water mixed with a little scorn on Bolton chairman Phil Gartside`s idea that there should be a two-tier Premier League with no promotion or relegation.

The chief executive of English football`s top tier, told the All Party Parliamentary Football Group: ‘It would be attractive to some if the trap door was not there, especially if you are staring down it, but I`d say “not on my watch guv`nor”`

Now all that`s needed is for Scudamore to recognise that his plan for a 39th game is equally bonkers.