Leak Of The Week

When nature calls, it must be answered, or was this a case of taking the piss?

During yesterday’s First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup between Blackfield & Langley FC and Shepton Mallet FC history of sorts was made, when the home side’s goalkeeper was sent off in the 76th minute after the referee spotted him urinating in a hedge behind the goal. It is thought this is a first in the competition’s long history.

The drama was not over. A disagreement on the touchline later saw one of the Blackfield coaching staff shown a red card and one from Shepton Mallet.

Unlike their goalie, Blackfield managed to hold out until full-time to secure a 0-o draw. The replay will take place on September 6th and Shepton Mallet have already started looking for a portaloo supplier to sponsor the game.

Perhaps Blackfield should erect a plaque on the spot to commemorate a piece of FA Cup history.