The statement is absolutely terrible. However, it’s very clever they released it through X.

They can very easily pin it on a rogue member of staff, say they’re sacked and job done.

No managing or playing member of staff has come out and lost their rag in a post match which could have seen a direct punishment that could hurt them during the run in, in the form of a suspension.

Two things from here will be interesting;

If and how they’re punished.
What happens RE Mark Clattenburg. Surely, if he endorses that and stays, he’s nailed his colours to their mast OR does he have any integrity in relation to his old profession because insinuating cheating so blatantly is not a good look.