BLACKBURN Rovers will wait to hear the outcome of an FA investigation before commenting on allegations that Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp illegally tried to tap up' defender Andy Todd.

A Panorama investigation screened on Tuesday night, entitled Undercover: Football's Dirty Secrets', claimed Redknapp tapped up' Todd during a conversation with the player's agent, Peter Harrison.

Redknapp has described the allegations as ridiculous' and unreal', and said the conversation he had with Harrison was the sort of chat that managers, directors and agents have all the time.' The FA and the Premier League have promised to launch a full inquiry into all the claims made in the BBC documentary, and they have vowed to act on any evidence of corruption.

Rovers chairman John Williams, who said the allegations relating to Redknapp were discussed by the club's directors at a routine board meeting yesterday, told the Telegraph: "Regarding the Andy Todd situation, we've discussed it at a board meeting and we will now wait and see if we are contacted by the FA or the Premier League, who are now conducting their own inquiries.

"If the relevant authorities believe there has been a breach of the rules then I'm sure they will get in touch.

"But we don't want to say any more that might prejudice any investigation."

Several other leading Premiership clubs and managers were mentioned in the documentary, which claimed to expose the alleged payment of bungs and illegal approaches in the game.

FA chief executive, Brian Barwick, said: "These are serious allegations which have been made by Panorama and we are determined to investigate them fully.

"It is vital for the integrity of the game and for every football supporter that we do this.

"We will work in close co-operation with the Premier League. As with any investigation, we will ensure that our inquiries are exhaustive and thorough.

"If we find evidence of corruption we will act on it. We recognise our responsibility."