KENDAL Town's commercial manager Graham O'Callaghan resigned last night over an alleged racist comment made on a personal social media page.

Mr O'Callaghan has been charged by the Football Association under two breaches of its rule E3.

The first charge is in relation to comments and pictures posted on Facebook which it is alleged are of an abusive, insulting or improper nature.

It is further alleged that Mr O'Callaghan broke rule E3 (2) in that the comments included a reference to ethnic origin, race or religious belief.

The charges follow a post which made reference to the upcoming League Cup final between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in which he referred to the White Hart Lane outfit as 'yids'.

Announcing his resignation last night, Mr O'Callaghan, who supports the Stamford Bridge club, denied the comment was racist.

"It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I announce my resignation from the management committee at my beloved Kendal Town FC," he wrote on his Facebook page.

"This follows speculation on social media that I made a racist comment. I will deny that the comment was racist and it was taken totally wrongly by someone and for that I will apologise unreservedly. 

"Unfortunately I have taken this measure to try and reduce the impact it might have on a truly brilliant football club.

"I will repeat that I am not racist and it was made in an innocent way. Those that know me well will know this. But in this modern age, I have fallen foul of what is expected from a director of a club. 

"Good luck to all at that club."

Club chairman Haydon Munslow also released a statement last night, saying: "Kendal Town Football Club is aware that there has been some recent speculation and comment surrounding Commercial Manager Graham O’Callaghan’s personal social media postings.

"Whilst these postings are not linked, supported or endorsed by Kendal Town Football Club in any way, Graham has tonight tendered his immediate resignation from all official duties with Kendal Town Football Club to prevent any inadvertent connections being made.

"Kendal Town Football Club is a not for profit, community based, members led club and relies on its volunteer unpaid members to fundraise, administer, guide and run the club.

"Graham has given much time and energy in support of our club and has decided to make the sacrifice of his official position by stepping down to prevent any accidental links or embarrassment that may be caused."

Mr O'Callaghan has until February 25 to respond to the charges.