Villa race tribunal case collapses

Aston Villa's former commercial manager Abdul Rashid today sensationally dropped claims for unfair dismissal and racial discrimination.

An employment tribunal collapsed the day after former club chairman Doug Ellis said he was "distraught and upset" at accusations of racism towards Mr Rashid, claiming "he was like a son to me".

Mr Rashid refused to comment today saying he had been advised not to say anything by his legal team.But Aston Villa spokesman Phil Mepham said: &... (77 more words)

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