Smethurst Removed Amid Abuse Allegations

Macclesfield FC owner Robert Smethurst, 48, has been temporarily removed from his role after his arrest on suspicion of coercive control. The club is seeking legal advice while Smethurst, who called the allegations “absolute rubbish,” pleads for fan support and hopes to reclaim his position. Police arrested him on May 19 in Wilmslow; he’s been released on bail as investigations continue. The board emphasized their actions are for the club’s future and asked fans to avoid speculation. Smethurst took over the club in 2020 amid insolvency and previously hired Robbie Savage as manager. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3b43fd175f31a306