In an undercover recording inside Wimbledon Football Club, managing director Danny McLean made obscene remarks towards his colleague, ticket manager Rebecca Markham. I will kill her.”
British newspaper The Times said the recording device was placed in McLean’s office by Matthew Wells, a former British soldier who worked part-time as a security officer at the club.
When the device was dropped, McClain was revealed to have said: “I want to throw her – Markham – through a damn window … I don’t want to kill someone, but I want to kill her … I hate her, that damn bastard.”
The record found widespread repercussions in Britain, and the sports community there condemned the club official’s stance. An official statement from Wimbledon Football Club immediately responded to the allegations: “Wimbledon Football Club is a responsible, comprehensive, modern and fan-owned club. It takes its commitment to operate…” Leading by example and right, as well as taking care of staff and fans is very serious.”
The statement added: “This type of allegation cannot be tolerated, cannot be accepted and does not represent the culture of Wimbledon Club. Once we became aware of this matter, we acted appropriately in accordance with our responsibilities and values. The crisis is immediate.”
Managing director Danny McLean was sacked for insulting a colleague.
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