FORMER Leeds managing director David Haigh yesterday gave a “full statement” to police relating to the installation of surveillance equipment at Elland Road, claiming it was put there in response to reports of Class A drug use in the boardroom.

Haigh left Leeds on April 11 after the club was taken over by Italian Massimo Cellino. The same day it was confirmed by police that they were investigating surveillance equipment discovered by Cellino.

The presence of the cameras in the boardroom and toilets was not enough to prompt a criminal probe, but allegations they were purchased as a result of a misappropriation of club funds were.

Haigh issued a statement in which he claimed the cameras were as a result of illegal activity and “were quite properly paid for by the club.” 

“They were put in place following reports received between the end of January and early March this year alleging the recent misuse of Class A drugs in and around the boardroom. One of these reports was made by police.”

Chelsea’s goalkeeper Petr Cech has undergone successful surgery on his shoulder injury and will be out of action for the next eight to 10 weeks. The 31-year-old Czech Republic international dislocated his shoulder in the Champions League semi-final first-leg against Atletico Madrid.

Garry Monk intends to seize the “opportunity of a lifetime” after being given a three-year contract as Swansea manager. 

The 35-year-old spent a decade at the club as a player and for the last three months has been in temporary charge following the dismissal of Michael Laudrup.

“It’s the opportunity of a lifetime — and one I fully intend to take,” he said. 

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has insisted that keeping the club in the Premier League is the biggest achievement of his career. 

They ensured safety on Wednesday evening with a 2-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion.

Poyet said: “It’s the biggest achievement of my life, for sure. Today is one of the happiest days of my life as well.”