During the past few weeks I have been the subject of a number of articles in newspapers including The Mail on Sunday, The Sunday World, The Guardian and The Mirror. The Mail and World portrayed me as being behind a big swindle of £13 million pounds, all without any foundation whatsoever.
These articles were all based on a claim being brought to court in Madrid by lawyer Antonio Flores.
It was clear to me from the beginning as I mentioned in my previous blog that the purpose of these articles and claims by Flores were to make me pay up and the newspapers took the bait.
As chairman of Peterborough Football Club I am aware of the responsibilities to the fans and supporters, players and everybody associated with the club. I know how damaging these type of articles can be – hanging over me and the business of running the club.
Today I can announce that the claim Flores presented in court in Madrid on the 3rd of June was rejected/thrown out on the 7th of June, Flores was notified on the 10th of June.
It took 4 days for the court to reject the claim.
I want to thank all the people who supported me including the fans and a number of journalists who could see it clearly for what it was, a hatchet job.
I am in communication with my lawyers regarding these articles and the newspapers concerned.
Darragh
