RIVAL bosses Tom Killick and Graham Kemp last night had their say after the Football Association withdrew the charge in the Harry Cornick ‘tapping-up’ feud.

The Football Association confirmed that, after contact with both Christchurch and Poole, the charge had been withdrawn and the matter closed.

A bitter row broke out over talented teenager Cornick after Priory alleged that Poole had illegally spoken to their highly-rated forward.

But the case appears to have reached a conclusion after Christchurch manager Kemp claimed they had opted not to take the issue further in a bid to ensure Cornick did not have to become directly involved.

Cornick, who has attracted attention of professional outfits including Southampton, Stoke and Cherries , had found himself at the centre of the dispute when Christchurch lodged a complaint with the FA.

The case had centred on the timing of a phone call after Kemp alleged that Killick had ignored his request to delay contacting Cornick until after Priory’s FA Cup tie with Alresford. However, Killick insisted he had been given the green light to hold talks with the player.

Speaking after news of the outcome, Kemp said: “The only reason we are not taking it further is that the only person that can confirm what time the call was made is Harry Cornick.

“He doesn’t need to get involved in that at this stage, so we’ll let it lie.”

Killick, who strongly denied the claims, added: “At least common sense prevailed but I was disappointed it ever got to the point where the FA got involved.”