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Leeds United manager Terry Venebles listens as Nick Barmby speaks during a press conference at his club's training ground, Monday October 28, 2002, where he rejected the accusations that he made racist remarks to George Boateng of Middlesbrough during their Premiership Match on Saturday. The Dutchman claimed after Saturday's 2-2 draw against Leeds that Barmby had verbally abused him. But in a prepared statement Barmby said he is devastated at the comments. See PA Story SOCCER Leeds. PA Photo: John Giles