Millwall Football Club has been charged by the English Football Association over failing to control their fans actions on the road after the Carling Cup tie against West Ham back on August 25th.

Via Guardian 

“Millwall Football Club are shocked and disappointed that charges have been proffered against us in respect of events that took place at West Ham United on 25 August 2009,” read a club statement. “We maintain that we did everything in our power with regard to our ticketing arrangements for this game. Furthermore we expressed our concerns in advance about ticket allocations and arrangements in general.

“It was widely acknowledged that none of our supporters came on to the pitch, and indeed the behaviour and forbearance of our fans brought praise from media observers on the night.

“Our question for the Football Association is what can Millwall Football Club do to control individuals’ actions once inside our opponents’ stadium.

“We have, and we continue to assist the authorities in their investigations into the events of that evening.”

West Ham have admitted the behaviour of a minority of fans was “appalling” but that they had closely followed police advice.

“We are reviewing the FA charges and will respond accordingly,” confirmed a West Ham spokesman. “In advance of the Millwall match, the club followed the strict advice of the police and relevant authorities at every stage of the planning process.

“That full co-operation continued on the night with the club working closely with police on a carefully set-out plan that was initiated and approved by the independent safety advisory group.

“We do acknowledge the appalling behaviour of a minority of fans inside the stadium and, in conjunction with the police, will continue to take strong and appropriate action against anyone found responsible.”

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