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West Ham United fined by the FA for breaching anti-doping regulations

West Ham have been fined £30,000 by the Football Association after admitting to a whereabouts breach of anti-doping regulations.

The Hammers accepted a charge after three whereabouts violations in one year, saying the errors were administrative in nature.

There must be a daily time window when players are available for testing by anti-doping control officers.

A statement from the FA read: "West Ham United have been fined £30,000 after admitting a charge of failing to ensure that their club whereabouts information was accurate three times within 12 months, contrary to The FA's anti-doping regulations.