Source: Daily_Mail
West Ham set to lose fortune if forced to play behind closed doors over riots
West Ham United face being forced to lock out fans as punishment for rioting during the Carling Cup clash with Millwall.[LNB]The FA have confirmed investigations are close to being completed and are reportedly set to charge both clubs later this week for the scenes that marred the Hammers' 3-1 defeat of their London rivals last month.[LNB]One man was stabbed and dozens more injured during violence in the streets around Upton Park before the match.[LNB] Stand-off: Police officers in riot gear marshall fans in Priory Road, outside Upton Park, before West Ham's clash with Millwall[LNB]West Ham are expecting severe punishment and The People report that they could be forced to play a match behind closed doors, losing thousands in revenue in the process.[LNB]Both West Ham and Millwall have co-operated with the FA's investigations, and the Hammers published photographs of perceived culprits in their matchday programme for the game against Liverpool in an attempt to aid the identification process.[LNB]A statement from the FA said: "The FA's extensive investigations intothe events at the recent West Ham versus Millwall fixture are drawingto 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 tothe enquiry and the FA expects to be in a position to confirm theoutcome of the investigation in the coming week.[LNB]"The FA has also been liaising closely with the MetropolitanPolice in connection with the disorder outside the ground, whilst WestHam published photographs in Saturday's matchday programme to assist inthe identification process."[LNB] 'Cheap' £26.5m Fernando Torres is one of the world's best, gushes Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez after West Ham slayingHooligan charges for West Ham and Millwall after Carling Cup chaosWest Ham 2 Liverpool 3: Inspired Torres at the double to send Reds thirdWEST HAM UNITED FC
