Football NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 21 Sept 2026
Castellanos Accused of Spitting in Heated Dockers Derby
A thrilling 2-2 comeback was overshadowed by a spitting allegation against West Ham's Taty Castellanos.


Ó. Castellanos
player
Competition
Dockers Derby
Score
2-2
Accused
Taty Castellanos
Accuser
Filip Marschall
Referee
Paul Tierney
What happened. West Ham came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Millwall at The Den on Saturday. During the second half, Hammers striker Taty Castellanos was accused of spitting at Millwall goalkeeper Filip Marschall, but referee Paul Tierney took no action.
- Millwall staff reported the allegation to the fourth official.
- West Ham remain unbeaten away from home this season.
- Tierney spoke to Marschall but no action was taken.
“I wouldn't presume Fil would say that without cause, if you like, so I don't know.”
— Millwall boss
The allegation could lead to a retrospective investigation, while West Ham's unbeaten away run continues.
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