Crawley Town: Former player tells Sky Sports News changing room was segregated on racial grounds

John Yems was suspended by his employers less than a fortnight ago after allegations of discrimination against his own players were made.

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The changing room at the club was said to be divided on the basis of race, with players from ethnic minorities being made to change.

Sky Sports News reported on Wednesday that seven players from the club have come forward to say that their manager, John Yems, used discriminatory language.

The club has called the complaints serious and credible.

Sky News and Sky Sports News spoke to Mr Yems by phone, letter, and at his home. He has denied the allegations to other news organizations but failed to respond to the questions.

Sky News spoke to a former player who left the club after being managed by Yems.

The player wanted to remain anonymous but said in his experience that the claims about racist language and player segregation are true.

It has affected my friends who I am close with.

Sky Sports News has been told that the PFA has offered support to those who have been affected by the allegations.

The club's new American owners held a fans forum at the ground last night, but supporters were told they couldn't ask questions because of ongoing investigations.

The club was purchased with money raised from cryptocurrencies, but the owners refused to be interviewed.

There are separate inquiries being conducted by the Football Association and the PFA.

The season ticket holder told Sky News that she was disturbed by the allegations and had to wait for the facts.

If there is a shred of truth in them, he has got to go.