TOWN Reserves' match against unbeaten leaders Great Wyrley ended in acrimony on Saturday when the visitors were sent on their way without the usual clubhouse hospitality.

MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 1, GREAT WYRLEY 1

Police were called to Langland Stadium following the end of the West Midlands division two match, which ended in a 1-1 draw with Malvern equalising late in the game though a penalty kick.

Reserves' coach Les Jones said: "They appeared to be not happy about dropping points against us.

"Although it was mostly verbal the police were called and they went on their way. I believe the match officials will be making a report and Malvern Town will be having a meeting later to see if we are going to do the same."

Great Wyrley secretary Dennis Holford said: "It was unnecessary and should never have happened, but it did.

"It was a very bad decision by the referee that really started it all. The penalty offence was yards outside the area and even one of their players put the ball down well outside the box. I have put in my report to the league.

"We are aiming for the premier division next season and have a decent set of lads. We are top of the league and do not need this type of thing.

"I didn't see anything after the match because I was in the clubhouse but a police officer came in and I was asked to leave the ground.

"It was a disappointing day," he added.

Match referee Mangal Singh from Coseley said he did not want to comment on the incidents apart from saying it was all under control.

Police spokesman Richard Bull said officers attended the football ground at 4.38pm on Saturday, but found no evidence of assault nor damage and left the scene by 4.55pm.

League leaders Great Wyrley came to Langland Stadium with a ten-point lead at the top of the table but Town's young and talented reserve side have been enjoying a good run of late having scored 16 goals and conceded just one in their last three games.

With eight minutes gone, Wyrley won a corner which was initially cleared but the Wyrley number eight fired the ball back into the six yard box, it took a wicked deflection off James Brighton's boot and nestled into the back of the net.

Town's promising midfielder Dan Finnigan was involved in a strong challenge, which left him flat out on the deck and he had to be subbed by the reliable Mike Roberts.

Joe Leighton was outstanding in midfield and skipper Jamie Thomas excelled in defence as did James Brighton, who negated the threat of Nick Knight, a real talent for the visitors.

In the second half the referee was forced to dish out a number of yellow cards to the visitors and when Ollie Endacott was fouled, their midfielder was red-carded.

Town kept pressing and eventually Danny James, who proved to be a constant thorn in the Wyrley defence, rounded a defender and was brought down from behind. The referee pointed to the spot and James cracked home the equaliser.