Both Nuno Espirito Santo and Jarrod Bowen have been talked to about the conduct expected of a West Ham United player by an unnamed club executive.
This all stems from West Ham United’s dramatic defeat at Chelsea late last month.
Indeed, Nuno’s side had let a two-goal lead slip in the second half at Stamford Bridge and eventually fell to a 3-2 defeat.
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Craig Dawson of West Ham United celebrates scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Newcastle United at London Stadium on February 19, 2022 in London, England. Axel Disasi of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Burnley and West Ham United at Turf Moor on February 07, 2026 in Burnley, England.
Jean-Clair Todibo was sent off in the closing stages of the game after he grabbed Blues forward Joao Pedro by the neck. That formed part of a brawl, for which both teams have been punished.
Now, the fallout from Todibo’s red card for West Ham against Chelsea has continued.
According to journalist Dom Smith, an unnamed Hammers executive met with both Nuno and captain Bowen to discuss player conduct going forward.
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The FA have confirmed that the Irons have been fined £300k for what happened at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea, meanwhile, have been slapped with a £325k punishment.
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A statement from The Football Association (FA) posted on the FA’s official website: “An independent Regulatory Commission has fined Chelsea FC and West Ham United FC for the mass confrontation at their Premier League fixture on Saturday 31 January 2026.
“It was alleged that Chelsea FC failed to ensure its players didn’t behave in an improper and/or provocative way around the 95th minute. It was also alleged that West Ham United FC failed to ensure its players didn’t behave in an improper and/or provocative and/or violent way at this time.
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“Both clubs subsequently admitted the charges against them. The Regulatory Commission imposed fines of £325,000 and £300,000 on Chelsea FC and West Ham United FC respectively following a hearing, and its written reasons for these decisions can be read below.”
Todibo missed West Ham’s subsequent games against Burnley, Manchester United and Burton.
The Frenchman was back in the squad for Saturday’s draw against Bournemouth, but it would be a surprise to see him back in the starting lineup any time soon.
After losing to the Blues, West Ham signed Axel Disasi on loan from their London rivals, and the towering Frenchman has since impressed.
As such, Todibo faces a fight to even get back into Nuno’s side.
West Ham defender Jean-Clair Todibo is sent off for violent conduct after clashing with Joao Pedro
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West Ham United’s disciplinary record this season
West Ham sit 10th in the Premier League’s fair play table this season.
They have received 41 yellow cards, one red card for two yellows and two straight red cards.
Freddie Potts is currently suspended for West Ham, although his red card came against Burton in the FA Cup.
Having missed the draw with Bournemouth, the midfielder will also be forced to sit out of games against Liverpool and Fulham.
Nuno can ill-afford any other red cards during the final few games of the season, with his squad already stretched as they battle to stay in the Premier League.
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