FA investigates Mackay dossier

The Football Association is looking into allegations made by Cardiff against former manager Malky Mackay and head of recruitment Iain Moody.

Mackay's name was dramatically pulled from the race to take over from Tony Pulis as Crystal Palace manager on Wednesday just before the existence of the dossier became public knowledge.

But Sky Sports understands the dossier was sent to the FA more than a week ago and the governing body has now confirmed it is investigating the matter.

It reportedly includes allegations against Mackay and Moody, who is now director of football at Selhurst Park from their time together in Cardiff.

The allegations refer to work-related text messages sent between Mackay and Moody that bring the game into disrepute - Moody's position at Palace is also believed to be untenable by Sky sources although he does remain in his position. 

Those messages are believed to be homophobic, racist and allegedly sexist.

An FA spokesman said: "The FA can confirm it is currently investigating this matter."

League Managers' Association chief executive Richard Bevan confirmed to Sky Sports the body's lawyers are going through the allegations and will respond in due course.

With Mackay apparently out of the race, former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood is now the favourite to take over from Pulis.

Culled from Team Talk