Collymore quizzed by police over assault

THE head coach of Bath Rugby Club, whose team members have been accused of racially abusing soccer star Stan Collymore, has claimed the players were “set up.”

Yesterday coach John Connolly said: “We honestly believe that they (the players alleged to have been involved) were totally blame-free and the accusations were not true and have no doubt they were set up.”

Connolly acknowledged that this week had not been “a smooth run” but said the club would continue to back the accused players “110%.”