Craig Bellamy has temporarily stepped down from his position as Cardiff City Under-18s head coach while the club investigate allegations of bullying and xenophobic behaviour.
Sportsmail revealed earlier this week that a complaint has been made by an academy player, who is currently training away from the club.
Cardiff also noted Sportsmail's report on Wednesday in which the parents of a former academy player claimed that Bellamy bullied their son, forcing them to remove him from the club amid concerns for his welfare.
And Bellamy has now revealed that he will not be working at he academy while the claims are investigated.
He said: 'I am aware of allegations that have been made against me via the media.
'I understand the need for Cardiff City to undertake a full investigation in response to these allegations and - at my own suggestion - I have temporarily removed myself from my coaching position in order to co-operate fully with the club's inquiry.
'Obviously, I am saddened both by the allegations and the manner in which they were made and I categorically refute them.
'I fully expect to return to my coaching role and have sought legal advice as to my position. I will be making no further comment until the full investigation by the club has been concluded.'
Former Cardiff academy player Alfie Madden was removed from the club by his parents in 2017 because of the alleged bullying.
David Madden, who played for Crystal Palace in the 1990 FA Cup final, and his wife Debby took the decision to withdraw their son Alfie, then 17, after a formal meeting with Bellamy and Cardiff academy manager James McCarthy left them deeply concerned for his welfare.
Cardiff chairman Mehmet Dalman and chief executive Ken Choo will examine the details before deciding on a course of action.
It is also alleged that the former Liverpool and Wales striker repeatedly made anti-English gestures or remarks, including the insult 'English *****'.
During a pre-season tour of Italy, it is claimed, he turned off the sound when God Save The Queen was played as the squad watched the World Cup on television.
There was another alleged incident when, on the team coach travelling to a match at Bristol City, Bellamy told the players he hated Swansea but his contempt for Bristol was even stronger because 'they're English'.
One English player, who is yet to turn 18, felt intimidated and alienated by the alleged comments.
It is also claimed that Bellamy's manner is often aggressive and his mood swings have made the youngster uncomfortable and nervous, especially when the coach joins in training sessions.