Wednesday, 26 August 2009

FA To Probe Upton Park Violence



The Football Association is to investigate the violence that marred the Carling Cup clash between West Ham and Millwall at Upton Park on tuesday. One man was stabbed as fans clashed outside the ground, while there were also 3 pitch invasions.
"We absolutely condemn all of the disorder that has occurred at Upton Park," said an FA spokesperson.
The FA confirmed that any fan identified as being involved in the violence to be banned for life, stating "they have no place in our game."