Steel Park, Wednesday 6th December – Corby Town Football Club's Board of Directors expresses its profound disappointment in light of recent developments surrounding the legal case involving the former clubhouse manager, Ted Shephard, as reported in the news today.
Upon learning about the incident involving the clubhouse, the club wishes to clarify its position in the matter. The individual in question faced charges related to the intent to supply class A drugs and consistently maintained his innocence. As a club, we respected the legal process and allowed justice to take its course, standing by the defendant due to his not guilty plea.
However, the situation has evolved, and we have been made aware that the defendant has changed his plea to guilty prior to the trial's commencement. Consequently, and with immediate effect, the individual has been removed from his position as clubhouse manager.
Corby Town Football Club is deeply committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability. Incidents of this nature are not in alignment with the values we hold dear. The club will not tolerate any actions that compromise the well-being and safety of our community, members, and stakeholders.
We wish to reassure our supporters and the wider community that we remain fully dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive environment at Corby Town Football Club. Our focus remains on the sport we all love and the shared passion that unites us.
For further inquiries or comments, please contact:
Stevie Noble
07976313030
Steven.noble01@btinternet.com