League Two - Allen denies "grossly untrue" claims

Eurosport - Tue, 20 Oct 17:35:00 2009

Cheltenham manager Martin Allen has defended himself against what he describes as "false and grossly untrue allegations" that have seen him placed on gardening leave by the League Two club.

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A bouncer at a Cheltenham nightclub alleged he was racially abused by Allen, and Gloucestershire Police have confirmed they are to investigate the incident.

Cheltenham have placed assistant manager John Schofield in temporary charge of team affairs but Allen has vowed to clear his name.

A statement released by Allen via the League Managers Association, read: "A number of false and grossly untrue allegations have recently been made about me in relation to an alleged incident outside a nightclub a few weeks ago, including the completely untrue allegation that I made a racial remark.

"I wish to confirm that these allegations are untrue and deeply hurtful to me and I will now be taking appropriate steps to clear my name.

"In the meantime I will be making no further comment."

A police statement read: "We did not receive any reports of this particular incident on the night it is alleged to have taken place and have not received any reports since.

"However, due to the nature of the allegations now being reported in the media we have taken the decision to look into it further.

"Officers will be in contact with the nightclub to speak to staff in order to establish if any crime has been committed."

PA Sport

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  1. As no one has been charged or convicted The­ perpetrators of these claims should now be charged with­ making false and mischievous claims.
    That should­ include both the media vessel and the person involved­ whether reporter or private person

    From Larry, on Fri 23 Oct 2:16PM

  2. no,it was martin boorman who was a racist,he just­ did,nt like anyone, nazis....

    From catherinegreen1964, on Wed 21 Oct 6:44PM

  3. Don't worry Martin Allen! Just tell them your name­ is Steven Gerrard and all you will just get is a slap­ on the wrists and the matter will be forgotten.

    From DAVID, on Wed 21 Oct 4:52AM

  4. it was probably at 13 nightclub the bouncers there are­ twa@ts

    From martin, on Tue 20 Oct 7:11PM
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