Dicks condemns 'sickening' scenes

West Ham must wait to hear whether they will face sanctions over the crowd trouble that marred Tuesday’s Carling Cup tie with Millwall.

One man was stabbed as trouble flared outside Upton Park prior to kick-off while police also needed to intervene to quell numerous disturbances during the game.

The Football Association yesterday launched an investigation into the violence while both clubs also pledged to probe the ugly scenes.

All three parties have vowed any culprits identified will face life bans while police inquiries could lead to criminal proceedings against individuals.

Former West Ham defender Julian Dicks felt the actions of the so-called fans tarnished the name of his old club.

Dicks told BBC Radio Five Live: “I thought it was absolutely disgraceful. I know West Ham and Millwall fans have grievances between themselves but there is no call for what happened.”