Mackay denies extent of offensive messages
UNDER-SIEGE former Cardiff boss Malky Mackay has denied accusations he is racist, sexist and homophobic and insists the offensive messages he did send – which dashed his hopes of landing the Crystal Palace job – were isolated cases.
Palace sporting director Iain Moody resigned yesterday following allegations offensive texts were shared with former colleague Mackay during their time at Cardiff, part of a misconduct dossier compiled by chairman Vincent Tan.
But Mackay is adamant the level of his participation and the extent of the material he sent have been exaggerated.
“Malky sent a couple of one line texts that were very regrettable and disrespectful of other cultures,” read a statement issued by League Managers Association.
“These were two text messages sent in private at a time Malky felt under great pressure and was letting off stream to a friend during some friendly text message banter.
“The suggestion he sent a whole host of unpleasant messages is simply not true and gives a grossly distorted and unfair view of Malky’s involvement in this matter.”
The Football Association (FA) has confirmed it is investigating the document provided by Cardiff, which is said to include details of transfer dealings and thousands of e-mails and text messages.
Mackay and Moody, however, could escape punishment given the FA’s refusal to act over private correspondence, unless it is shown to have been distributed more widely.
Police action is also unlikely unless an alleged victim complains.