12 Aug 2008Premier League could look into Thaksin ownership

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Thaksin Shinawatra, the owner of Manchester City, could face an investigation from the Premier League after facing charges of corruption in Thailand.

The former Thai prime minister faces an investigation after comments from the Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore.

A warrant for the arrest of Shinawatra has been released in Thailand and Mr Scudamore said that if the proper person test had been breached the league would act.

But he was keen to point out that Shinawatra had not been found guilty of any offence so far.

"We will not turn a blind eye to issues of a serious nature (but) it is quite a complex matter and we can't just make a judgement on the spot," he explained.

The rule states that club directors will be disqualified if they have been convicted of one of "a number of offences" in a "competent court".

According to the BBC, the Premier League would also seek advice from the Home Office and the Foreign Office before making a decision.

The news is unlikely to please manager Mark Hughes who is rumoured to be considering leaving the club.

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