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Allen protests his innocence

21 Oct 2009 - 13:06:06

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Cheltenham Town manager Martin Allen insists the recent allegations made against him are false.

The Robins have placed the 44-year-old on gardening leave until further notice after it was claimed that he had racially abused a nightclub bouncer.

In a statement via the League Managers' Association, Allen said: "A number of false and grossly untrue allegations have recently been made about me.

"I wish to confirm the allegations - including that I made a racial remark - are untrue and deeply hurtful. I will now be taking steps to clear my name."

Gloucestershire Police are looking into the allegations, with a statement from them reading: "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."