LONDON, Sep 29 (SW) – The ongoing ‘bung’ allegations in England have led to a verbal stoush between Colin Gordon and The Association of Football Agents.

The Association of Football Agents, a group consisting 80 of the 289 FIFA registered agents in England, has reacted angrily to comments from non-member Gordon who cast doubt on the integrity of many of the game’s agents, claiming “tens of millions of pounds has gone out of the game' in corrupt deals.”

The Association has since put out their thoughts on the matter, revealing their disappointment in Gordon’s comments.

“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,” read a statement.

“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 Association is, to say the least, surprised, that Mr. Gordon has chosen to make such comments public at this stage rather than having brought them to the attention of the footballing authorities at the relevant time.

“This assumes that he has some genuine basis for his allegations and in that respect, given the general scatter-gun nature of his approach, the Association is somewhat skeptical.

“The Association is, itself, committed to ensuring that the integrity of football is preserved and has made it clear that corrupt practices by agents will not be tolerated.

“It has welcomed the Quest investigation leading to the Stevens Report and has committed itself to full co-operation with the inquiry.”

Gordon is the agent for England manager Steve McClaren.