Source: Lincolnshire Echo
BRIAN LITTLE said the "pathetic" abuse he received from a small group of Gainsborough Trinity supporters during the FA Cup defeat at FC United of Manchester was unacceptable.
The Blues boss has received a lot of criticism following a poor start in the Blue Square Bet North. And the pressure grew further as his side lost 2-1 to their in Evo-Stik League Premier Division opponents in the Second Qualifying Round tie played at Bury's Gigg Lane.
While Little says he can handle the criticism, he insisted he should not have to put up with the abuse he received from a few Trinity fans behind the dugout.
"The abuse I get off two or three people, one especially so, is unreal," said Little.
"If I shouted at him like that I'd be arrested.
"I accept criticism off fans, but the only word you can use for this is abuse. It's pathetic and it's not right.
"If the fella doesn't want me to be here, I accept that, but some of the words he used towards me and some of the actions towards me are ridiculous.
"We are all human beings and whether I'm doing well or not, I'm still trying and I don't need that off people."
Trinity lost striker Luke Beckett to a knee injury after 30 minutes, but his replacement, debutant Ryan Kendall, impressed.
He almost scored with his first touch, just missing from close range, then he brought a good save from Zach Hibbert with a volley from the edge of the box.
On 38 minutes Trinity took the lead. Karl Munroe was adjudged to have impeded Jefferson Louis as a cross came into the box, and Lewis McMahon scored from the resultant spot-kick.
However, the lead only lasted five minutes.
Jimmy Holden squared the ball to former Trinity striker Glynn Hurst who side-footed home.
The home side took the lead early in the second half in controversial circumstances.
The referee chose to play a Trinity advantage when Mark Greaves was crudely upended by Scott McManus.
The Trinity move broke down and United broke forward with Holden's cross being headed in by Hurst.
Little was angry at the referee, but admitted his centre-backs had a poor game.
"I thought we played well for the first 45 minutes and I was absolutely gutted that we went in 1-1," he said.
"We played some decent stuff, caused them a lot of problems, and maybe should have scored a few more goals.
"Then in the second half I can't understand why the referee would make us play on when we've got a player who genuinely needs treatment.
"We were suckerpunched, but that doesn't really take away from the fact that the two centre-backs got pulled around.
"They struggled and we've had that for four weeks now.
"I hope Gavin (Cowan) is going to be fit for next week. He's trained a couple of times this week. I'll also be speaking to the chairman about possibly bringing someone else in.
"If the centre-backs are sorted out it will make us a different team."
TRINITY: Barnes, Williams, Waterfall, Hume, Peat, McMahon, Greaves, Clarke, Aiston, Louis, Beckett. Subs not used: Spafford, Ward, Mayo, Hibbert, Davis, Boyce.
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Monday, September 27, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Lincoln football thugs admit role in station scuffle
Source: Lincolnshire Echo
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 06:30
A football yob told police that onlookers would have been scared and thought he was "scum" after supporters clashed at Lincoln train station.
The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was part of a group of Lincoln lads who traded insults with FC United of Manchester fans following two games in the city in August 2009.
The teenager was joined in Lincoln Magistrates' Court yesterday by a 17-year-old, who also cannot be named, and Marcus Norton, 21, of East Liberty, Lincoln.
All three pleaded guilty to one public order charge of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour.
City magistrates heard football fixtures took place at Lincoln City's Sincil Bank stadium and Lincoln United's Ashby Avenue ground, in the Hartsholme area, on August 22, 2009.
Non-league Retford United hosted FC United of Manchester - a team established by supporters of Manchester United - while the Imps played Burton Albion.
Following the end of both games, a group of FC United of Manchester fans walked to Lincoln Central Station where a confrontation broke out at 6.30pm with a number of younger Lincoln-based supporters.
Prosecutor Matthew Coles told the court that 16-year-old was asked by police what he believed members of the public would have thought of his behaviour.
"He said people would have been scared and they would think 'scum'," said Mr Coles.
Mr Coles said Norton was at the non-league game at Ashby Avenue before walking into town with his mates.
The court heard Norton admitted he had a short temper and reacted after watching a friend get jumped on by one of the older football fans.
The two teenagers will appear at Lincoln Youth Court on Thursday, March 18, for sentencing.
Norton was fined £200 for his actions. No football banning orders were applied for by the prosecution.
In separate matters, Norton also pleaded guilty to one theft offence on January 18 and a breach of a previous court order. He was jailed for six months after District Judge Richard Blake enacted two suspended sentences imposed for earlier offences.
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 06:30
A football yob told police that onlookers would have been scared and thought he was "scum" after supporters clashed at Lincoln train station.
The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was part of a group of Lincoln lads who traded insults with FC United of Manchester fans following two games in the city in August 2009.
The teenager was joined in Lincoln Magistrates' Court yesterday by a 17-year-old, who also cannot be named, and Marcus Norton, 21, of East Liberty, Lincoln.
All three pleaded guilty to one public order charge of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour.
City magistrates heard football fixtures took place at Lincoln City's Sincil Bank stadium and Lincoln United's Ashby Avenue ground, in the Hartsholme area, on August 22, 2009.
Non-league Retford United hosted FC United of Manchester - a team established by supporters of Manchester United - while the Imps played Burton Albion.
Following the end of both games, a group of FC United of Manchester fans walked to Lincoln Central Station where a confrontation broke out at 6.30pm with a number of younger Lincoln-based supporters.
Prosecutor Matthew Coles told the court that 16-year-old was asked by police what he believed members of the public would have thought of his behaviour.
"He said people would have been scared and they would think 'scum'," said Mr Coles.
Mr Coles said Norton was at the non-league game at Ashby Avenue before walking into town with his mates.
The court heard Norton admitted he had a short temper and reacted after watching a friend get jumped on by one of the older football fans.
The two teenagers will appear at Lincoln Youth Court on Thursday, March 18, for sentencing.
Norton was fined £200 for his actions. No football banning orders were applied for by the prosecution.
In separate matters, Norton also pleaded guilty to one theft offence on January 18 and a breach of a previous court order. He was jailed for six months after District Judge Richard Blake enacted two suspended sentences imposed for earlier offences.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Boston United confident game against FC United of Manchester will beat the weather
Source: Lincolnshire Echo
Thursday, January 07, 2010, 06:30
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Boston United officials are confident that Saturday's home clash with FC United, in the UniBond League Premier Division, will go ahead.
"There is a bit of frost on the pitch, but there is nothing like what there was on Boxing Day, when we played Stocksbridge," said commercial manager Craig Singleton.
"There will be a pitch inspection first thing on Saturday morning but we have not had a game postponed, due to the weather, for about five years."
Meanwhile, Lincoln United are due to travel to Chasetown on Saturday in UniBond League Division One South, Sleaford Town travel to Northampton Spencer and Lincoln Moorlands Railway are at Scarborough Athletic.
Thursday, January 07, 2010, 06:30
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Boston United officials are confident that Saturday's home clash with FC United, in the UniBond League Premier Division, will go ahead.
"There is a bit of frost on the pitch, but there is nothing like what there was on Boxing Day, when we played Stocksbridge," said commercial manager Craig Singleton.
"There will be a pitch inspection first thing on Saturday morning but we have not had a game postponed, due to the weather, for about five years."
Meanwhile, Lincoln United are due to travel to Chasetown on Saturday in UniBond League Division One South, Sleaford Town travel to Northampton Spencer and Lincoln Moorlands Railway are at Scarborough Athletic.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Pilgrims roar to fine opening day win
Monday, August 17, 2009, 06:30
Beating the highly-tipped FC United of Manchester 2-1 in front of a packed Gigg Lane crowd of 2,482 could not have provided Boston United midfielder Mark Camm with a better start to the new campaign.
The new-look Pilgrims saw off the Rebels thanks to a Danny Davidson brace, before Adam Tong struck a late consolation for the hosts.
And Camm, one of the 14 players brought in by management duo Rob Scott and Paul Hurst during the summer, was delighted with the great start.
"You couldn't ask for a much better start to the season," beamed the former King's Lynn midfielder.
"When I saw it was the opening game, when the fixture list was announced, I was really excited.
"You couldn't ask for a bigger game. The start of the season always draws a big crowd, full of anticipation.
"There was a buzz around FC United during the summer, they are expected to do big things, so to go there and beat them on the opening day was a great start."
PILGRIMS: Evans, Wood, Canoville, Parker, Cullingworth, Austin (Pearson 78), Camm, Sleath, Newsham, Davidson (Kennedy 81), Clarke (Suarez 65). Subs not used: Jackson, Butcher.
Beating the highly-tipped FC United of Manchester 2-1 in front of a packed Gigg Lane crowd of 2,482 could not have provided Boston United midfielder Mark Camm with a better start to the new campaign.
The new-look Pilgrims saw off the Rebels thanks to a Danny Davidson brace, before Adam Tong struck a late consolation for the hosts.
And Camm, one of the 14 players brought in by management duo Rob Scott and Paul Hurst during the summer, was delighted with the great start.
"You couldn't ask for a much better start to the season," beamed the former King's Lynn midfielder.
"When I saw it was the opening game, when the fixture list was announced, I was really excited.
"You couldn't ask for a bigger game. The start of the season always draws a big crowd, full of anticipation.
"There was a buzz around FC United during the summer, they are expected to do big things, so to go there and beat them on the opening day was a great start."
PILGRIMS: Evans, Wood, Canoville, Parker, Cullingworth, Austin (Pearson 78), Camm, Sleath, Newsham, Davidson (Kennedy 81), Clarke (Suarez 65). Subs not used: Jackson, Butcher.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Battling Boston fall to sucker punch
08:00 - 12 January 2009
Steve Welsh is confident his under pressure Boston United side can turn their season around after they slumped to a 1-0 defeat against FC United of Manchester at York Street on Saturday.
In the only game played in the UniBond League Premier Division at the weekend, the Pilgrims were outdone by a late goal to leave them teetering just a point off the drop zone in 17th place.
Welsh's team fell victim to a Kyle Wilson strike on 85 mintes after Ryan Clarke needlessly gifted the ball to the league's top scorer who sealed the win for Manchester.
Not even new Lincoln City loanee Gary King could save the Pilgrims from another defeat despite the striker having a third-minute effort ruled out for a foul on Manchester goalkeeper Sam Ashton by Pilgrims striker Jon Froggatt.
"I thought we played a lot better than we have recently" insisted Welsh.
"It doesn't take a genius to see that we need to take our chances.
"If we had done that we would have been out of sight.
"The trouble is when you miss those chances they can come back to haunt you and they did on Saturday when they scored late on. They hit us with a real sucker punch.
"At the very least it should have been a draw."
Welsh believes that the Pilgrims have walked a fine line between success and failure in recent weeks.
And the former Lincoln City defender does not believe his team is being outclassed.
"It's not that we're being cut apart, apart from the game against Nantwich the other week when we lost 5-0" said Welsh.
"If you look back at the games we have lost this season and analyse them you will see that there is a small margin by which we have been beaten at times.
"We never looked like being under any threat at the weekend and I felt we posed the bigger threat.
"We had our goal disallowed after three minutes, but these things happen.
Steve Welsh is confident his under pressure Boston United side can turn their season around after they slumped to a 1-0 defeat against FC United of Manchester at York Street on Saturday.
In the only game played in the UniBond League Premier Division at the weekend, the Pilgrims were outdone by a late goal to leave them teetering just a point off the drop zone in 17th place.
Welsh's team fell victim to a Kyle Wilson strike on 85 mintes after Ryan Clarke needlessly gifted the ball to the league's top scorer who sealed the win for Manchester.
Not even new Lincoln City loanee Gary King could save the Pilgrims from another defeat despite the striker having a third-minute effort ruled out for a foul on Manchester goalkeeper Sam Ashton by Pilgrims striker Jon Froggatt.
"I thought we played a lot better than we have recently" insisted Welsh.
"It doesn't take a genius to see that we need to take our chances.
"If we had done that we would have been out of sight.
"The trouble is when you miss those chances they can come back to haunt you and they did on Saturday when they scored late on. They hit us with a real sucker punch.
"At the very least it should have been a draw."
Welsh believes that the Pilgrims have walked a fine line between success and failure in recent weeks.
And the former Lincoln City defender does not believe his team is being outclassed.
"It's not that we're being cut apart, apart from the game against Nantwich the other week when we lost 5-0" said Welsh.
"If you look back at the games we have lost this season and analyse them you will see that there is a small margin by which we have been beaten at times.
"We never looked like being under any threat at the weekend and I felt we posed the bigger threat.
"We had our goal disallowed after three minutes, but these things happen.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Trophy joy for Pilgrims
07:00 - 27 November 2008
Boston United caretaker boss Steve Welsh heaped praise on his players after the Pilgrims stormed into the first round proper of the FA Trophy.
A brace from defender Liam Parker following Ollie Ryan's opener secured Boston a 3-1 win at FC United of Manchester last night.
The third qualifying round victory, their first since former manager Tommy Taylor's departure earlier this month, secured the Pilgrims a date with AFC Telford at York Street on December 13.
"I thought it was a deserved victory" said a delighted Welsh, who boldly switched to a 3-5-2 formation last night.
"We had to weather a storm in the first 20-25 minutes and Martin Margarson had to make a couple of fine saves.
"But as the players got used to the system, we became more comfortable.
"This has nothing to do with me, it's about the players. They were magnificent."
Welsh has made it clear he wants the job on a full-time basis, but insists he is focusing on Saturday's home game with Whitby in the UniBond League Premier Division.
"I'm just going to carry on until I'm told otherwise by the chairman" said Welsh.
"All that will take care of itself. The only thing I'm focusing on is Saturday's game.
We're looking forward to playing Telford in the next round. It will be a great day.
"But the league is our bread and butter and the Whitby game is the most important one. We need a win."
Boston United caretaker boss Steve Welsh heaped praise on his players after the Pilgrims stormed into the first round proper of the FA Trophy.
A brace from defender Liam Parker following Ollie Ryan's opener secured Boston a 3-1 win at FC United of Manchester last night.
The third qualifying round victory, their first since former manager Tommy Taylor's departure earlier this month, secured the Pilgrims a date with AFC Telford at York Street on December 13.
"I thought it was a deserved victory" said a delighted Welsh, who boldly switched to a 3-5-2 formation last night.
"We had to weather a storm in the first 20-25 minutes and Martin Margarson had to make a couple of fine saves.
"But as the players got used to the system, we became more comfortable.
"This has nothing to do with me, it's about the players. They were magnificent."
Welsh has made it clear he wants the job on a full-time basis, but insists he is focusing on Saturday's home game with Whitby in the UniBond League Premier Division.
"I'm just going to carry on until I'm told otherwise by the chairman" said Welsh.
"All that will take care of itself. The only thing I'm focusing on is Saturday's game.
We're looking forward to playing Telford in the next round. It will be a great day.
"But the league is our bread and butter and the Whitby game is the most important one. We need a win."
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Trinity home, Boston away in FA Trophy
07:00 - 04 November 2008
REVENGE is on the cards for Gainsborough Trinity boss Steve Charles after his side were pulled out of the hat to face AFC Telford United in the FA Trophy third qualifying round.
Trinity lost to the Stags 3-2 in the Setanta Shield earlier in the season, and Charles (pictured right, top) has declared that he'll be out to avenge that defeat when the two sides lock horns at the Northolme on November 22.
"We owe them one" said a determined Charles.
"They beat us in the Setanta Shield, so I'm eager to get out there and make sure we set the record straight."
Trinity could have been drawn against lower league opposition in the competition, but Charles believes taking on a fellow Blue Square North side will get the best from his team.
"We will really be up for the challenge" said Charles. "There is an argument that a team from lower down the leagues would have been easier, but that could have been a bit of a banana skin.
"Telford play some good football, like we do. When we met in the Setanta Shield we had a belter of a game and we'll be looking for a repeat of that performance - albeit with the right result for us."
Boston United, meanwhile, have been drawn away to fellow UniBond League Premier Division side FC United of Manchester.
The game will take place on Sunday, November 23 as the Reds ground share with Bury at Gigg Lane.
Pilgrims boss Tommy Taylor (pictured right, bottom) is confident his team can progress to the next round, having beaten the Lancashire side 1-0 earlier in the season.
"I think it is a good fixture for both teams - they are a good footballing side" said Taylor.
"The players will be up for the game and will want to do well against a big team like FC United."
REVENGE is on the cards for Gainsborough Trinity boss Steve Charles after his side were pulled out of the hat to face AFC Telford United in the FA Trophy third qualifying round.
Trinity lost to the Stags 3-2 in the Setanta Shield earlier in the season, and Charles (pictured right, top) has declared that he'll be out to avenge that defeat when the two sides lock horns at the Northolme on November 22.
"We owe them one" said a determined Charles.
"They beat us in the Setanta Shield, so I'm eager to get out there and make sure we set the record straight."
Trinity could have been drawn against lower league opposition in the competition, but Charles believes taking on a fellow Blue Square North side will get the best from his team.
"We will really be up for the challenge" said Charles. "There is an argument that a team from lower down the leagues would have been easier, but that could have been a bit of a banana skin.
"Telford play some good football, like we do. When we met in the Setanta Shield we had a belter of a game and we'll be looking for a repeat of that performance - albeit with the right result for us."
Boston United, meanwhile, have been drawn away to fellow UniBond League Premier Division side FC United of Manchester.
The game will take place on Sunday, November 23 as the Reds ground share with Bury at Gigg Lane.
Pilgrims boss Tommy Taylor (pictured right, bottom) is confident his team can progress to the next round, having beaten the Lancashire side 1-0 earlier in the season.
"I think it is a good fixture for both teams - they are a good footballing side" said Taylor.
"The players will be up for the game and will want to do well against a big team like FC United."
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Ollie's volley steals victory
07:00 - 26 August 2008
BOSTON UNITED boss Tommy Taylor is eager for his team to replicate the performance that saw them beat FC United of Manchester 1-0 yesterday.
The former Leyton Orient chief was delighted with the creativity that his team displayed in the UniBond League Premier Divison clash which his team won thanks to an Ollie Ryan goal in the first half at Gigg Lane.
“I sat the boys down after the final whistle and asked them if they could do that again for me,” said Taylor.
“I believe if we put in that performance every week then there will be nobody who can touch us.
“The display we put in saw us get back to all the good things we were doing in pre-season.
“We closed down the opposition when they had the ball and created plenty of chances ourselves.”
The Pilgrims took the lead in the 37th minute when Liam Parker’s long throw fell to Ryan’s feet and he smashed home a volley to claim his third goal in as many games.
Taylor’s charges went on to create more opportunities, but failed to put them away, something that frustrated goalscorer Ryan.
“It was as if I put the hardest one to score away,” said Ryan.
“I’m kicking myself a bit because I had several chances created for me."
For more reaction from Ryan see today's Lincolnshire Echo.
BOSTON UNITED boss Tommy Taylor is eager for his team to replicate the performance that saw them beat FC United of Manchester 1-0 yesterday.
The former Leyton Orient chief was delighted with the creativity that his team displayed in the UniBond League Premier Divison clash which his team won thanks to an Ollie Ryan goal in the first half at Gigg Lane.
“I sat the boys down after the final whistle and asked them if they could do that again for me,” said Taylor.
“I believe if we put in that performance every week then there will be nobody who can touch us.
“The display we put in saw us get back to all the good things we were doing in pre-season.
“We closed down the opposition when they had the ball and created plenty of chances ourselves.”
The Pilgrims took the lead in the 37th minute when Liam Parker’s long throw fell to Ryan’s feet and he smashed home a volley to claim his third goal in as many games.
Taylor’s charges went on to create more opportunities, but failed to put them away, something that frustrated goalscorer Ryan.
“It was as if I put the hardest one to score away,” said Ryan.
“I’m kicking myself a bit because I had several chances created for me."
For more reaction from Ryan see today's Lincolnshire Echo.
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