Macclesfield Co-Owner Suspended By National League

The co-owner of National North League Macclesfield has been suspended by the club.

Robert Smethurst was arrested on May 19th 'on suspicion of controlling and coercive behaviour' but later bailed.

The club issued a statement saying that the 48 year old had been 'temporarily been relieved of all duties associated with the club while legal guidance is sought'. 

"It's an absolute load of rubbish," said Smethurst as reported by the BBC.

"I'm absolutely gutted, devastated. I want my club back.

"I love the people that have supported me. All I can ask is that they support me through this time.

"I hope the whole of Macclesfield gets behind me and we pull together and put me back into a position where I feel that I actually belong."