By Steve Rogers (Non-League on the Net)
Date: 26/9/2001
Aldershot Town boss George Borg was hospitalised last night in a sickening assault by former Shots midfielder Mark Pye after the game at Harrow Borough last night.
Pye attacked Borg by lashing out at him, and then by kicking him severely in the groin. The assault left the Aldershot manager motionless on the ground for 10minutes before he was stretchered to the dressing rooms to await the arrival of the ambulance. The police were called to the ground, statements have been taken from those involved and a number of witnesses, and it is believed that Pye is likely to be charged with ABH (actual bodily harm). As Pye left the pitch alone, deciding not to take part in Harrow Borough's warm down, he invited anyone to take him on, and it is believed that he also trashed the referee's room, causing damage to property belonging to referee Martin Ebbage and his assistants.
The game itself had been lively, Harrow were 2-0 ahead just after half time, despite having Wayne Walters sent off in the first half, but once Warren Hackett was dismissed for an off the ball incident, Aldershot took control of the game and won 3-2 with two goals from Lee Protheroe, and a winner from Scott Forrester. Harrow Borough manager Eddie Stein was also sent off during the second half.
This is not the first time this season that Harrow Borough have been involved in some controversy. There were reports a fortnight ago that Harrow Borough fans were responsible for racist comments aimed at a Braintree Town player. Later reports now suggest that the culprits were friends of Mark Pye and were not Harrow supporters.
Speaking on the Aldershot clubcall line, assistant manager Stuart Cash described Pye's actions as a "disgrace" and believed that the assault was Pye's response to being released by Aldershot in the summer. Cash also said that he intended to take as much action as they can to ensure that Pye receives the punishment he deserves.
Harrow Borough have issued a brief statement this morning which said that they "have launched an investigation into last night's events during and after the match against Aldershot Town and will await the outcome of this before determining what course of action to take.” It has also been reported this morning that Pye was sacked by Harrow last night.
Mark Pye will hopefully have the book thrown at him by the police, the FA and Harrow Borough. George Borg may not be the most popular manager in the Ryman League, but no one deserves to suffer such an awful assault just because he released a player. Referee Martin Ebbage unfortunately did not see the incident, but reports will be going sent into the FA, and the repercussions for Pye, and maybe even Harrow Borough should be extremely serious.
The NLOTN team would like to take this opportunity to wish George Borg all the best for a speedy recovery and sincerely hope that he is not too seriously injured and is back in the dugout sooner rather than later.
Date: 26/9/2001
Aldershot Town boss George Borg was hospitalised last night in a sickening assault by former Shots midfielder Mark Pye after the game at Harrow Borough last night.
Pye attacked Borg by lashing out at him, and then by kicking him severely in the groin. The assault left the Aldershot manager motionless on the ground for 10minutes before he was stretchered to the dressing rooms to await the arrival of the ambulance. The police were called to the ground, statements have been taken from those involved and a number of witnesses, and it is believed that Pye is likely to be charged with ABH (actual bodily harm). As Pye left the pitch alone, deciding not to take part in Harrow Borough's warm down, he invited anyone to take him on, and it is believed that he also trashed the referee's room, causing damage to property belonging to referee Martin Ebbage and his assistants.
The game itself had been lively, Harrow were 2-0 ahead just after half time, despite having Wayne Walters sent off in the first half, but once Warren Hackett was dismissed for an off the ball incident, Aldershot took control of the game and won 3-2 with two goals from Lee Protheroe, and a winner from Scott Forrester. Harrow Borough manager Eddie Stein was also sent off during the second half.
This is not the first time this season that Harrow Borough have been involved in some controversy. There were reports a fortnight ago that Harrow Borough fans were responsible for racist comments aimed at a Braintree Town player. Later reports now suggest that the culprits were friends of Mark Pye and were not Harrow supporters.
Speaking on the Aldershot clubcall line, assistant manager Stuart Cash described Pye's actions as a "disgrace" and believed that the assault was Pye's response to being released by Aldershot in the summer. Cash also said that he intended to take as much action as they can to ensure that Pye receives the punishment he deserves.
Harrow Borough have issued a brief statement this morning which said that they "have launched an investigation into last night's events during and after the match against Aldershot Town and will await the outcome of this before determining what course of action to take.” It has also been reported this morning that Pye was sacked by Harrow last night.
Mark Pye will hopefully have the book thrown at him by the police, the FA and Harrow Borough. George Borg may not be the most popular manager in the Ryman League, but no one deserves to suffer such an awful assault just because he released a player. Referee Martin Ebbage unfortunately did not see the incident, but reports will be going sent into the FA, and the repercussions for Pye, and maybe even Harrow Borough should be extremely serious.
The NLOTN team would like to take this opportunity to wish George Borg all the best for a speedy recovery and sincerely hope that he is not too seriously injured and is back in the dugout sooner rather than later.
