West Ham midfielder Robert Snodgrass swore at UK Anti-Doping officials before later saying that it was maybe Andy Carroll because he also speaks with a northern accent, it has been revealed. Snodgrass, who had denied a charge of improper conduct over the incident, served a one-match ban and was fined £30,000. West Ham made the decision not to appeal after reluctantly accepting the outcome. Robert Snodgrass and Andy CarrollLater, after being confronted with the allegation, Snodgrass appeared shocked and thought it was a joke, asking "How do you know it wasn't Andy? West Ham United's Robert Snodgrass in action against Bournemouth in the Premier LeagueSnodgrass was not selected for a test, nor did he refuse to do one.

Source: Sky sports May 22, 2019 15:45 UTC