The businessman who failed in his 'hostile' takeover bid for Rochdale AFC has been charged by the Football Association. The Football Association launched an investigation in August into claims Andrew Curran, part of a takeover bid by Morton House MGT and First Form Construction Ltd, used insulting comments about existing board members' sexual orientation at a meeting about the future of the club.
It is alleged called people in the town 'small minded' and the club's current board as 'nancy boys'. It was further claimed that Mr Curran suggested that any future disputes could be settled in 'a fight in a boxing ring'.
The Manchester Evening News has contacted Mr Curran for comment. READ MORE: Rochdale AFC chairman hails 'bright future'