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The solicitor representing four former Chelsea players who are accusing their coaches of racial abuse believes the claims are 鈥渢he tip of an iceberg鈥�.

Speaking to 5 live Breakfast鈥檚 Rachel Burden, Renu Daly said, 鈥淲e鈥檙e talking about abuse that went on for decades鈥�.

Gwyn Williams and Graham Rix are accused of racially abusing young players in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, with one saying they made his life 鈥渉ell鈥�. Nine former players have now come forward but Williams and Rix deny 鈥渁ll and any allegations of racial or other abuse鈥�.

In a statement, Chelsea FC said:
鈥榃e take allegations of this nature extremely seriously and they will be fully investigated. We are absolutely determined to do the right thing, to assist the authorities and any investigations they may carry out, and to fully support those affected which would include counselling for any former player that may need it.鈥�

This clip is originally from 5 live Breakfast on Wednesday 9th May 2018.