The Football Association have confirmed that Coca-Cola League One side Luton have denied all 17 charges levelled at them in relation to payments to agents between July 2004 and February 2007.

Mike Newell insists his decision to blow the whistle on irregular payments cost him his job as Luton manager but believes the disciplinary charges announced by the Football Association vindicates his decision to go public.

More than 50 disciplinary charges are to be brought against Luton, former and current club officials and six agents alleging breach of regulations regarding payments to agents, the Football Association announced tonight.