Mossley out under a cloud

MOSSLEY’S FA Cup exit at Cammell Laird was clouded in controversy as they lost to an injury time penalty which even the hosts did not agree with.

Lilywhites left-back Leon Henry knocked the ball out for a throw-in but, as it went out of play, he made contact with an opponent who fell to the ground.

Nobody appealed for a penalty and then to the astonishment of everybody the referee pointed to the spot.

The assistant, who was stood even closer to the incident, hadn’t even signalled for a foul.

And in the aftermath, Henry was sent off and a number of other players booked as mayhem ensued before Tony Rendell slotted home the winner.

There was more action in stoppage time than in the entire match in what was a poor cup tie.

Mossley fell behind in the 55th minute after their defence was opened up by a neat, passing move which ended with John Corrigan scoring.

The Lilywhites equalised midway through the half when Matty Kay headed home a cross from Curtis Noble.

Cammell Laird were then reduced to 10 men when Stuart Jones was sent off for scything down Noble, who burst through on goal.

MOSSLEY must quickly put the disappointment behind them as they are at home today (3pm) against Chorley in UniBond League, first division north.


Bad start for Town

OLDHAM TOWN paid the price for a slow start as they were beaten 2-1 at Norton United in the first division of the Vodkat North-West Counties League.

Town found themselves 2-0 down after 16 minutes through goals from Simon Everill and Mike Marron as they failed to come to terms with United’s direct style.

It looked as though it was destined not to be Town’s day when twice in quick succession in the second half Alex Dibley and Nick Alexandra had attempts at goal deflected on to the post.

Town pulled a goal back in the 79th minute when Callum O’Sullivan’s cross was converted by Darren Scanlan with a close-range shot.

They pressed for an equaliser late on, but could not find a way past the United ’keeper.