The Football Association have confirmed they are investigating the training ground ‘spy’ incident involving Derby County and Leeds United.The Rams’ preparations for Friday night’s Championship showdown with Leeds – which is LIVE on talkSPORT 2 – were disrupted by a suspected spy.
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“It has since been confirmed to Derby County that the individual concerned is an employee of the footballing staff at Leeds United Football Club.“The club is now in discussion with Leeds United club officials in relation to this incident.
Officers have just attended the Training Ground for @dcfcofficial After a suspicious male was seen at the perimeter fence. Excellent searching conducted & male was located. All checks above board! Keeping the team safe to bring home a win against #LUFC on 11th! #SpyingIsCheating pic.twitter.com/a12Zj8gISX— Derby Response Unit – Derbyshire Constabulary (@DerbyResponse) January 10, 2019“At this time no further comment will be made.”An EFL spokesman said they are yet to hear from Derby.A statement read: We are aware of the reports in relation to an incident at the training ground of Derby County.“It is, of course, up to Derby County as to how they progress this matter but as of yet we have received no complaint or contact from the club.Derbyshire police had earlier tweeted on Thursday to say they had located and removed the man amid suspicion he was attempting to spy on the Premier League hopefuls squad.The tweet from the Derby Response Unit of Derbyshire Constabulary read: “Officers have just attended the Training Ground for @dcfcofficial after a suspicious male was seen at the perimeter fence.“Excellent searching conducted and male was located. All checks above board!“Keeping the team safe to bring home a win against #LUFC on 11th! #SpyingIsCheating.”An update from Derbyshire Police on Friday confirmed no arrests were made.
Officers conducted routine checks which were all above board. Despite media reports, no damage to the fence was found, and the man was stopped outside the grounds. No arrests were made and the man was sent on his way. (2/2)— Derbyshire Police (@DerbysPolice) January 11, 2019
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