Snak

“David Cox, who was a substitute and not playing, was booked by the referee for entering the pitch and abusing me.

“I did not abuse him. His abuse of me took place in front of the linesman. Had I made the comment, which it has been said that I made, then It is inconceivable that it would have not been heard by the linesman.

“Having been personally subjected to disparaging and hurtful remarks as a player for many years, I condemn any such practice.