The manager of Carlisle United's League Two rivals Crawley Town has been suspended over allegations he used racist language to players.

The Sussex club issued a statement today saying they are investigating the matter.

Yems' assistant Lewis Young - a former Carlisle trialist - has been placed in temporary charge for today's game against Mansfield Town.

It was reported in the Daily Mail on Friday that the Football Association are also investigating the allegations.

Yems, they reported, is accused of using offensive language by a group of Crawley players, who also consulted the Professional Footballers' Association.

Crawley said in a statement: "Late Friday, Crawley Town Football Club was made aware of serious and credible accusations that first team manager John Yems used discriminatory language and behaviour toward our players.

"We take these allegations seriously and, effective immediately, have suspended him indefinitely as we investigate and consider further punitive action.

"Let us be clear: Crawley Town Football Club stands behind our players, employees and supporters, and we will never tolerate racism or discrimination of any kind."

Yems has been in charge at Crawley since December 2019. Crawley were recently taken over by American cryptocurrency investment group WAGMI United LLC.

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