Source: SKY_Sports
Lions to fight FA charges
// 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();} Millwall will fight Football Association charges brought against them following the crowd trouble during their Carling Cup match at West Ham in August.[LNB] There were disturbances before and after the match at Upton Park, while pitch invasions from home fans also marred the game.[LNB]The Lions have been seeking legal advice and they have been granted a seven-day extension as they mount their challenge.[LNB]But they have confirmed they will be contesting the charges when they do face the FA.[LNB]"We will be pleading not guilty to all charges and defending our position vigorously," said Lions chief executive Andy Ambler.[LNB]"It is a frustration to us that we are committing significant resources of time, energy and money towards having to defend ourselves in the face of these charges.[LNB]"It is our contention that the charges are not justified."[LNB]
