Robbo lashes Leeds

Paul Robinson today voiced his disgust with Leeds chairman Professor John McKenzie following the club's decision to sell him to Aston Villa.

McKenzie claimed the £3million fee was only agreed after it became clear Robinson wanted to quit Leeds.

But Robinson said: "He is just trying to make himself look popular at my expense. I feel disgusted by the way he is treating me and trying to turn supporters against me. I feel used."

Robinson, 23, is also furious at McKenzie's claims that the keeper wanted to move because Leeds refused to give him a new contract.

He claims former Elland Road chairman Peter Ridsdale told him three months ago he wanted to offer him an improved contract.

He said: "Peter Ridsdale contacted my agents just before he left the club suggesting I should be signing a longer, improved contract which I was more than happy to do.

"After Prof McKenzie took over, my agents simply asked if that offer was still in place and were told it was not.

"So suggestions that I demanded a new contract are totally untrue."

Charlton have re-signed former reserve goalkeeper Simon Royce from Leicester on a free transfer. The 31-year-old, who has returned as deputy to Dean Kiely on a two-year deal, spent two years at The Valley before he left in 2000.