Source: Daily_Mail
FA give West Ham and Millwall extra time to answer crowd trouble charges
West Ham and Millwall have been given an extra week to answer FA charges over the crowd trouble that marred their Carling Cup tie in August.
The world of football was shocked by violent clashes outside Upton Park before and after the match, and pitch invasions during the game.
The FA have cited the ‘enormity of the case’ as the reason for granting the extension.
West Ham v Millwall
Night of trouble: West Ham fans near Upton Park after their stormy clash with Millwall in August
The extra time will give more time for legal teams from both clubs to mount their defence as West Ham fight four charges and Millwall three.
Both London clubs are alleged to have taken insufficient action to stop missile throwing and violent, threatening and racist behaviour during the game.
The Hammers face a further charge of failing to ensure their supporters did not enter the pitch.
An FA spokesman said: 'The clubs were due to respond today. Both clubs requested and were granted an extension of seven days.
'It’s not uncommon and they have the right given the enormity of the case, so it is right and proper.'
