Allardyce slates ‘irresponsible’ Nolan as Fulham climb out of drop zone

Fulham 2 West Ham 1

The London rivals started the New Year’s Day showdown at Craven Cottage in the relegation zone and the match was poised at 1-1 when Kevin Nolan was sent off for West Ham, putting Fulham in the driving seat.

Mohamed Diame and Sidwell swapped goals before referee Mark Clattenburg showed team captain Nolan a red card for kicking Fernando Amorebieta two minutes before half-time.