BBC.co.uk
West Ham have been found guilty of two FA charges of failing to control
their fans following crowd trouble at a Carling Cup match against Millwall.
The Hammers were cleared of two further charges while all three charges
against Millwall were unproven. Allegations that both clubs failed to
prevent racist behaviour by supporters at the Upton Park match in August
2009 were found to be unproven. An independent commission will decide on
any West Ham punishment on Friday. The FA convened a disciplinary hearing
where an independent three-man panel, chaired by a QC, considered evidence
for three days last week. Wide-ranging sanctions are available, although it
is thought a heavy fine or suspended sentence is most likely. A Millwall
supporter was stabbed as fans clashed outside the east London ground and
pitch invasions by West Ham fans followed each of their side's goals in the
3-1 extra-time win. More than 20 people have been charged by police in
connection with disorder inside and outside the ground.
More to follow
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