No actions against Millwall and West Ham abuse claims: FA

Two West Ham supporters were arrested for anti-semitic gestures in a game against Tottenham in November 2012.

Some of West Ham’s fans, are alleged to have mocked Tottenham supporters, who traditionally have strong ties with London’s Jewish community, during the game at White Hart Lane.

In the same month, another incident featuring Millwall fans racially abusing Leeds player El-Hadji Diouf was filmed by Sky Sports News.

Following the West Ham scandal, the Club authorities assured the public that they would take the “strongest possible action against any of their supporters, including enforcing life bans from the club, that are found guilty of behavior which is not endorsed by West Ham.

Millwall also acted swiftly, imposing club bans for offenders who were arrested and charged for making offensive or racist remarks.

Once the Football Association was notified of the misdemeanors, they made it clear that no further action will be taken after investigations into allegations of discriminatory abuse by West Ham and Millwall fans.

They issued a statement that said: “No charges are to be issued to either club in relation to these isolated incidents.”

However they also added: “The FA advises that consideration will be given to taking disciplinary action against both West Ham United and Millwall if further reports of spectator misconduct are received.”

Source: BBC Sport