Hammers hearing adjourned

West Ham’s hearing into Premier League charges relating to the signings of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano has been adjourned until tomorrow.

The Hammers are accused of breaking the rule which forbids the ownership of players by a third party and of failing to provide correct documentation.

Representatives from the club, including chairman Eggert Magnusson, and those from the Premier League attended the hearing at a neutral venue in London this morning.

However, the hearing broke up around lunchtime with all parties leaving to return again tomorrow, when proceedings are expected to be concluded.

Premier League spokesman Dan Johnson told Sky Sports News: “The process is ongoing and has been adjourned until tomorrow morning.”

The maximum penalty if West Ham are found guilty is a points deduction, which could all but confirm their relegation from the Premiership.