"We've stated from day 1 this is a long shot, this is a Hail Mary," he said.
Gary P. Naftalis, a lawyer for Mr. Gupta, denied the new accusations, saying, "As we have stated from the onset, the government's allegations are totally baseless".
The defeat leaves them bottom of Group A, but Holmris and Team GB had stated from the off that their chance in this competition comes against the non-European teams, starting with Brazil on Wednesday.
A statement from Mr. Taubman said: "I am absolutely innocent and have stated from the beginning of this investigation that whatever Dede Brooks chose to do, she did on her own and without my authorization".
We've stated from the beginning, in early 2007, that we think the DEMO format is unethical.
We've stated from the beginning that we thought that was likely to eventually happen, following the huge negative reaction about the rejection.
The Canada striker, 28, told BBC Radio Lancashire: "I've got two years left and I've stated from day one I'm not looking to go anywhere.
"We had stated from the beginning of the negotiating process that we had no intention of cutting faculty numbers; in fact, we expect numbers to increase".
Taubman issued a statement: "I am absolutely innocent and have stated from the beginning of this investigation that whatever DeDe Brooks chose to do, she did on her own and without my authorization".
