Allen denies allegations

Cheltenham Town manager Martin Allen has denied reports that he abused a doorman at a local night club.

"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."

Meanwhile Police, alerted by reports about Allen in the Gloucestershire press, have decided to look into the allegations.

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