SHAKERS have been absolved of any blame in relation to the events during and after the May 7 home game against promoted Swansea City, when there was a pitch invasion and the Swans' goalkeeper Willy Gueret was arrested.

The Football Association have told the club that its preparations for handling the 7,575 strong crowd were more than adequate, while the FA have passed on their completed report of the incidents to the FA of Wales, who will decide whether or not to take any further action against the Welsh club.

The Gigg Lane club were praised in the letter for their pre-game preparatiions and general stewardship of the game.