Hammers fined but no points penalty

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The commission hearing in London considered Premier League charges relating to the signings of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano.

The hearing report also said "the registration of Carlos Tevez can be terminated". However, the Premier League have yet to confirm if Tevez's contract will be terminated.

Despite the huge fine the Hammers, who lie second from bottom and three points from safety in the Premiership, have at least avoided a blow to their hopes of survival.

A Premier League statement said: "We fully respect their (the commission's) decision and the detailed judgement will provide further clarity for all clubs."

West Ham issued a statement responding to the hearing verdict on the club's official website which read: "West Ham United Football Club was given an opportunity to present its case and received a fair hearing. The club's submission that the contracts gave no actual influence to any third party was accepted by the commission.

"The club has not been found guilty of fielding an unregistered player and speculation about a likely points deduction has proved to be unfounded.

"The club regrets the fact that they fell foul of the FA Premier League regulations, but the new owners of the club now want to focus on matters on the pitch and remaining in the Premiership. The threat of a points deduction has now been removed and the club's fate remains in its own hands.

"The club believes that promotion and relegation issues should be decided on the pitch and we are pleased that the commission agree with that view.

"The club will reflect on the financial penalty that has been imposed and will take advice before commenting on the possibility of an appeal or any further steps that might be taken."