Police at Upton Park as West Ham play first home game since Millwall match

17 September 2009 20:02
A "rogues gallery" has already been produced by the club following the disturbances on Aug 25 and photographs will be published in the match-day programme for the fixture against Liverpool. The police and officials are still examining the evidence of the 50-plus CCTV cameras inside Upton Park following the events of Aug 25. [LNB]Both West Ham and Millwall have submitted their reports to the Football Association, which is investigating what happened on the evening during which hundreds of rival supporters clashed and one fan was stabbed in the chest. West Ham remain confident that they will be exonerated but the club are also keen to identify the troublemakers, who will receive life bans. [LNB] Related ArticlesDavenport's 'positive progress'Yobs were middle-aged 'Green Street' fantasistsBlackburn Rovers v West HamTriesman wants strong action'Keep West Ham and Millwall apart''Henry Winter: Law makers need to kick scum out of gameOn the field, West Ham yesterday completed the signing of Mexican international striker Guillermo Franco. The 32 year-old joins after receiving international clearance on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract with Spanish side Villarreal this summer. [LNB]Franco had been linked with a number of Spanish clubs since leaving Villarreal while West Ham successfully saw off attempts by South American champions Estudiantes to sign the striker who is, nevertheless, unlikely to feature against Liverpool. West Ham, however, expect the exciting Alessandro Diamanti to make his full debut. [LNB]Meanwhile defender Calum Davenport has offered "heartfelt thanks" to well-wishers as he continues to recover in hospital following the stab wounds he suffered last month which still threaten to end his career. [LNB]The 26 year-old is now out of intensive care. He said: "I am still in hospital and have quite a long way to go on the road to recovery but I am feeling positive." [LNB] 

Source: Telegraph