Sports Letter: Free hit at the high and mighty

MR JOHN HYDE'S letter (5 May) suggesting that so-called top Premiership teams should not have to play lesser lights like Nottingham Forest and Charlton, provoked a powerful response from readers. Here is a selection...

Sir: Mr Hyde states that top teams should not have to compete against the Charltons, Nottingham Forests, etc.

When did Nottingham Forest win the European Cup? When did Manchester United win the European Cup? Also I believe that the reason Manchester United need the Charltons of this world is to reduce the travelling times of Manchester United fans for away games.

MARTIN PARSONS

Luton

Bedfordshire