WEST HAM MAY PLAY WITHIN CLOSED DOORS
An MP has said that Premier League side, West Ham would have to be forced to play within closed doors if there is any other repeat of the violence that marred Chelsea’s game with West Ham on Wednesday.
During the game, hundreds of fans clashed while seats, bottles and coins were thrown all around at the London Stadium. So far this season on West Ham’s new ground, this has been said to be the latest outbreak of disorder.
“None of these problems were unforeseeable given the nature of the stadium,” said Mark Field MP.
“Within the next 14 days, the West Ham board should present a detailed plan to the Football Association and Premier League outlining what they are going to do about security. There have been clear failings. If there is a repeat of the violence, the next two or three home games for West Ham should be played behind closed doors,” he told Evening Standard.
Speaking to the Telegraph, Damian Collins who is the chairman of the select committee for culture, media and sport, has said that where West Ham fails to properly police their new ground, then they have to stick to playing behind closed doors without the presence of any football fans. Continue reading “WEST HAM MAY PLAY WITHIN CLOSED DOORS”
Davies Wants Permanent Appointment
Curtis Davies says that he would completely be behind the appointment of Mike Phelan as the permanent manager of Hull City. The former Manchester United assistant manager has been in charge of the club during a difficult time. Owner Assem Allam has made his intentions to sell the club very clear and he has not been interested in the day-to-day running of the club.
Despite having just secured promotion to the Premier league, the club made no signings and this resulted in the departure of manager Steve Bruce just a few weeks before the start of the campaign. Continue reading “Davies Wants Permanent Appointment”