The statement followed the Dean of Durham becoming the latest public figure to voice disquiet over Di Canio's appointment and questioning why he had not renounced fascism at a news conference on Tuesday.I feel that I should not have to continually justify myself to people who do not understand this, however I will say one thing only - I am not the man that some people like to portray. I am not political, I do not affiliate myself to any organisation, I am not a racist and I do not support the ideology of fascism. I respect everyone.But the 44-year-old's statement appears designed to draw a line under the controversy. In a statement issued by the club, Di Canio said: "I have clearly stated that I do not wish to speak about matters other than football, however, I have been deeply hurt by the attacks on the football club.The furore over Di Canio's failure to renounce fascism reached new heights when The Very Reverend Michael Sadgrove, the Dean of Durham, wrote an open letter saying he was struggling to stay loyal to the club and that he found Di Canio's self-confessed fascism deeply troubling.The Italian's statement continued: "This is a historic, proud and ethical club and to read and hear some of the vicious and personal accusations is painful. I am an honest man, my values and principles come from my family and my upbringing.
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