Source: SKY_Sports
FA near violence decision
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} The FA have confirmed that they expect to announce their findings regarding the violent scenes at Upton Park last month.[LNB] The League Cup clash between West Ham and Millwall on 25th August was not without controversy as opposing fans clashed both inside and outside the ground.[LNB]Sections of the home support also invaded the pitch as West Ham grabbed a late equaliser before winning the game 3-1 after extra-time and a man was reported to have been stabbed outside the ground.[LNB]Both clubs are expect to be charged for the ugly scenes, which sparked fears of a return of football hooliganism in the English game.[LNB]The FA have since claimed they would push for football stadium life bans to be imposed on fans who could be identified as trouble-causers and have been working in conjunction with both clubs in dealing with the issue.[LNB]A statement from the FA said: "The FA's extensive investigations into the events at the recent West Ham versus Millwall fixture are drawing to a close.[LNB]"CCTV footage from approximately 47 cameras inside Upton Park is still being examined along with other lines of enquiry.[LNB]"Both clubs have co-operated and provided assistance in relation to the enquiry and the FA expects to be in a position to confirm the outcome of the investigation in the coming week.[LNB]"The FA has also been liaising closely with the Metropolitan Police in connection with the disorder outside the ground, whilst West Ham published photographs in Saturday's match-day programme to assist in the identification process."[LNB]
