West Ham to probe alleged drinking claims surrounding Andy Carroll and Darren Randolph

By PA Sport

Image: West Ham are investigating claims surrounding Andy Carroll and team-mate Darren Randolph

West Ham are investigating claims striker Andy Carroll and goalkeeper Darren Randolph were drunk on Tuesday afternoon.

Pictures of the pair circulated on social media, following a club sanctioned night out on Monday.

The Hammers have lost five of their six Premier League games this season, including four in a row, and play Middlesbrough on Saturday at the London Stadium.

Image: West Ham will investigate the claims surrounding Randolph and Carroll

A West Ham United spokesman said: "The club will be looking into these allegations and will deal with the players as we see fit."

Carroll, who is sidelined with a knee injury, posted a series of statements on Twitter, with fans replying asking if he was drunk.

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When it was suggested he was, in fact, in a coffee shop, Carroll replied: "I seriously need to sort my parties out!! Sorry lads."

He added: "Back in the day my parties had the wish I was there effect!"

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One Twitter user and West Ham fan posted a photo of Carroll and Randolph and said the pair "appear to be enjoying themselves".

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But in subsequent replies to other fans, the Twitter user admitted he had not taken the photo.

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