Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has denied being part of a church exorcism while trying to help sign a player, according to a spokesperson who spoke to The Telegraph. The denial responds to an anecdote told by former Scotland manager Craig Levein on the Undr the Cosh podcast, dating back to his time as manager of Raith Rovers in 2006.
Levein said Raith were trying to re-sign defender Marvin Andrews, who had become a free agent after leaving Rangers. He recalled receiving a call from boyhood Rovers fan Brown, then Chancellor of the Exchequer, asking him to meet in Kirkcaldy. Levein said that when he arrived, three Range Rovers pulled into the car park, and Brown asked him to jump in his car to go and see Marvin.
Andrews worked at a church at the time, and Levein described arriving on an evening when the congregation was casting out demons. He said people were called to the stage, a pastor placed his hands on their heads, wailing noises filled the room, and people fell backwards onto the floor. Levein said he was there only to meet Andrews and was left stunned by the scene.
Rovers did eventually sign Andrews, which Levein described as "the most bizarre evening I have ever had." ESPN has contacted the office of Gordon and Sarah Brown for comment.
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