Agent's body wants Gordon apology

The Association of Football Agents are demanding “a retraction and an apology” from Colin Gordon for his comments about corruption in football.

The AFA, who represent 80 of the 289 FIFA-registered agents in England but not Gordon, say they are “considering their position” following what they consider “potentially defamatory” remarks from the man who represents England boss Steve McClaren.

Gordon, who is also Theo Walcott’s agent, claimed “tens of millions of pounds has gone out of the game” in corrupt deals.

A statement from the AFA read: “The Association and its members consider the statements made by Mr Gordon to be not only reckless and inappropriate but also potentially defamatory and are considering their position in that respect.

“They will be contacting Mr Gordon personally to seek a retraction and an apology in any event, but meanwhile, if Mr Gordon does have specific information regarding specific transactions and individuals it would be helpful and in the interest of football generally, if he could also make that public.”

The Lord Stevens inquiry, launched by the Premier League, into alleged bung payments is due to report its preliminary findings next Monday.