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Bilic: Night out was my idea
- Updated: September 29, 2016
Slaven Bilic says he sanctioned a night out for West Ham’s players that resulted in photos emerging of two players allegedly drunk.
The Hammers are investigating the incident concerning photos of Andy Carroll and Darren Randolph taken on Tuesday afternoon after the club’s poor start to the season had continued with a 3-0 defeat at home to Southampton on Sunday.
Bilic decided his players would benefit from some time together away from football, followed by a day off from training on Wednesday, as they prepare to face Middlesbrough at the London Stadium this weekend.
“It was completely my idea. We had a big meeting and spoke, and at the end I told [club captain] Mark Noble to take the guys out and go for a meal, and to spend some time together. It’s always a good idea,” said Bilic.
“Of course there have been some rumours in the papers, but it’s private. We are going to see what …
