Micky Adams has claimed he was not the only victim of Leicester City's ill-fated La Manga trip – insisting that his players also suffered in the fall-out from the sex scandal.

The former Foxes' chief has spoken ahead of the publication of his autobiography this week in which he reveals the true story behind an incident that rocked English football 13 years ago.

Adams was managing Leicester at the time and says that several of his squad were unfairly caught up in the furore when three German holidaymakers threw accusations at his players.

He said: “There is no doubt in my mind that it had an adverse effect on my career.

“And even though the players did not suffer in the same way, they had other issues that were never brought to light.

Adams was Leicester boss at the time of the scandal (
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Adams says Jamie Scrowcroft has every right to feel bitter over the incident (
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“For instance, James Scowcroft was in his hotel room all night when the supposed incident occurred.

“He was not with any girls. One hundred per cent - but it was alleged that he was.

“It was ridiculous. In fact, he was only spared one of the most serious charges because a Spanish judge rightly raised a query about his identity.

Keith Gillespie, Frank Sinclair and Paul Dickov following the scandal (
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“But that was not the end of it as far as he was concerned.

“James had to go down to London every couple of weeks - at his own expense - with a solicitor to hand his passport over. It was part of the bail conditions.

“That situation went on for months. It cost him thousands.

“After I left Leicester City and joined Coventry City, I signed James. But it was still hanging over him. He couldn't come on a pre-season tour of America with us because of that so-called stain on his record.

Mickey Adams has written a new book that discusses the scandal (
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“I felt like I was dealt a poor hand. But I wasn't the only one. A few of the others can also claim to have come out of it badly.

“And James Scowcroft, for one, certainly has cause for complaint. I wouldn't blame him in the slightest if he still felt bitter about it.”

Micky Adams, 'My life in football' is released on September 21. Visit www.biteback.co.uk to pre-order for £20.