Allen not rising to Bristol bating

Last updated : 26 May 2005 By Smallsy
Following recent comments on the Bristol Rovers website about Brentford's tactics Martin Allen refused to speak to the press about Ian Atkin's comments towards the football which his side had played in 2004/05.

The Pirates manager commented,

"Only two clubs in the lower divisions can get away with playing long ball season after season, and that's Brentford and Lincoln".

Allen decided not to be dragged into a war of words with his managerial counterpart and instead spoke about issues within his own club.

Refusing to say another about Atkin's comment he said,

"It has been a tough week but all that has been dealt with now and things are looking up."