Quotes by Richard Scudamore

“We feel this is a balanced set of agreements, ... Primarily football wins, but it also allows consumers more choice and clubs more flexibility.”

“We want to optimize value, but that doesnt necessarily mean the maximum bid will win,”

“Those comments and those concerns have been addressed.”

“We believe that the solution they are trying to impose on us could seriously damage the game at all levels, harming fans and their communities.”

“Their (Commissions) 50% rule is an intervention in the market that could lead to an artificial fall in revenues that would damage the quality of the game on the pitch, reduce the attractiveness of the game to stadium and TV fans, and hamper the ability of the game to invest in the community,”

“I think everyone has been taken aback by the sheer enormity of events following the Indian Ocean earthquake,”

“Mike has a duty to the game to tell us exactly what he knows and if theres been any wrongdoing going on we will chase it down - we will deal with it appropriately.”

“This inquiry has the unanimous support of all 20 clubs, that is very important when you consider that matter.”

“There are people who work very hard and very correctly to make this fantastic game work in this country. I think we owe it to them to nail these allegations once and for all.”

“I am sure the inquiry will wish to speak to him and anybody else who has raised similar comments. There is a great deal of speculation regarding alleged irregular payments in transfer dealings. I cannot sit here yet with irrefutable proof it doesnt happen or that it does. Thats why the inquiry has been called. We dont have the power to insist Sven-Goran Eriksson sits and talks to us but having said that I would imagine he has no reason not to.”