Millwall to contest FA charges
Millwall look set to contest FA charges following Carling Cup tie
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Tuesday, 13, Oct 2009 04:16
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Millwall are set to plead not guilty to charges brought against them following the Carling Cup match against West Ham earlier in the season.
The League One club were charged with three counts of failing to control their supporters - including one of failing to ensure they did not engage in racist abuse - before, during and after the match at Upton Park on August 25th.
Following the charges issued by the Football Association, the Lions have been seeking legal advice and have since been handed a seven-day extension to allow their legal representative Jim Sturman QC to complete his work in the club's defence case.
Millwall chief executive Andy Amber said: "We will be pleading not guilty to all charges and defending our position vigorously.
"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.
"It is our contention that the charges are not justified.
"Our question for the Football Association is what can Millwall Football Club do to control individuals' actions once inside our opponents' stadium?"
In addition to the three charges against Millwall, West Ham face a further four counts of rule breaches - including failing to ensure supporters did not enter the field of play following two seperate pitch invasions during the home side's 2-1 win.