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Heeley has no regrets about touchline fracas

9:30am Wednesday 1st February 2012

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WORCESTER City manager Carl Heeley says he does not regret his actions after almost coming to blows with Histon assistant boss Brian Paige.

The pair had to be separated following Monday’s 1-1 Blue Square Bet North draw at St George’s Lane with Heeley being restrained by deputy Matt Gardiner.

The City boss felt Histon were guilty of persistent time-wasting and also accused striker Pelayo Gomez-Pico of trying to con Worcestershire referee Marvyn Amphlett.

“We’d just had enough of the play-acting, cynical fouling and the time-wasting that I didn’t feel got clamped down on,” Heeley said.

“It’s incredibly frustrating when the game’s disrupted. I kept looking round for a sniper because the number of times their number 10 went down play-acting was scary but he escaped punishment and sometimes that happens.

“Teams time-wasting is part and parcel of the game, they are clinging on for a point and I understand that but you need the referee to deal with it appropriately.”

Asked if he regretted the incident, Heeley said: “No, not at all. There was plenty being said that was unacceptable.

“When you make the antics that their assistant manager did, confrontation is the only way and nobody is going to come here and take liberties with me or Worcester City.”

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Comments (13)

11:16am Wed 1 Feb 12

Nigel Thornberry says...

Demonstrating why rugby is such a better sport. I can't remember the last time Richard Hill started fighting the opposition staff. Grow up. If you can only score 1 goal against 10 man Histon (where even is that) then I think I know where the problem lies.
Demonstrating why rugby is such a better sport. I can't remember the last time Richard Hill started fighting the opposition staff. Grow up. If you can only score 1 goal against 10 man Histon (where even is that) then I think I know where the problem lies. Nigel Thornberry

12:24pm Wed 1 Feb 12

bigrat says...

About time the 'technical area' was removed by UEFA/FIFA. I think it was brought in for managers to make adhoc instructions to their team not to stand in it for 90 minutes remonstrating throughout. Causes so many problems and just provides managers with a platform to increase their influence and brand! Go back to the old rule where the manger was not allowed to coach from the touchline.
About time the 'technical area' was removed by UEFA/FIFA. I think it was brought in for managers to make adhoc instructions to their team not to stand in it for 90 minutes remonstrating throughout. Causes so many problems and just provides managers with a platform to increase their influence and brand! Go back to the old rule where the manger was not allowed to coach from the touchline. bigrat

2:32pm Wed 1 Feb 12

CityBlueBoy says...

Nigel,

Richard Hill hasnt been in a fight because his players do that, Rugby has more on the field fights than football.

To be honest you dont know the full facts of what was said to a few of our players to prevoke the ugly scenes, if you would of heard what was said then Im sure you would have been involved if in Carls position !!

And to correct you..we actually scored 3 goals, two of them offside, one of which was incorrect decision by a poor match official, he was one of three on the night also.

As far as the technical area goes, the fracas was after the game and the rules regarding the technical area does not apply, even if it did, everything happened inside of the technical area anyway !!
Nigel, Richard Hill hasnt been in a fight because his players do that, Rugby has more on the field fights than football. To be honest you dont know the full facts of what was said to a few of our players to prevoke the ugly scenes, if you would of heard what was said then Im sure you would have been involved if in Carls position !! And to correct you..we actually scored 3 goals, two of them offside, one of which was incorrect decision by a poor match official, he was one of three on the night also. As far as the technical area goes, the fracas was after the game and the rules regarding the technical area does not apply, even if it did, everything happened inside of the technical area anyway !! CityBlueBoy

2:46pm Wed 1 Feb 12

Nigel Thornberry says...

The main reason the standard of refereeing in this sport is so poor is because of the lack of respect from the players and coaching staff. In rugby even the worst officials are treated with great respect and not made a scapegoat of. Nobody in their right mind would be a football referee or even linesman. They are never thanked for their not very well paid job and receive ridiculous amounts of criticism. Don't blame the linesmen. If you can't beat Histon despite having 25 times the population (spot of research) then it is a pretty poor show. With regards to their being more fights in rugby - I recently watched Warriors against our biggest rivals Glucester and it was played in great spirit with all the opposing fans getting on well with each other. I watched Worcester City against Harrogate in the FA trophy and it was basically an unorganised wrestling bout.
The main reason the standard of refereeing in this sport is so poor is because of the lack of respect from the players and coaching staff. In rugby even the worst officials are treated with great respect and not made a scapegoat of. Nobody in their right mind would be a football referee or even linesman. They are never thanked for their not very well paid job and receive ridiculous amounts of criticism. Don't blame the linesmen. If you can't beat Histon despite having 25 times the population (spot of research) then it is a pretty poor show. With regards to their being more fights in rugby - I recently watched Warriors against our biggest rivals Glucester and it was played in great spirit with all the opposing fans getting on well with each other. I watched Worcester City against Harrogate in the FA trophy and it was basically an unorganised wrestling bout. Nigel Thornberry

4:16pm Wed 1 Feb 12

CityBlueBoy says...

Youve not taken my comments on board at all.

Im not talking about the fights between supporters, theres always a ruck on the PITCH between the players !!

Do you have spellcheck ?? Glucester ??

Im glad you have done your research on Histon, did you also read up that their manager once played for Millwall ?? Did you also read that they were in the Conference Prem last season ??

Despite having 25 times the population ?? well most of the population of worcester wasnt on the pitch the other night against Histon was it ??

You say 'unorganised wrestling bout' well the boss on the pitch during the 90 minutes is the Referee and his Assistants....If it was unorganised comments regarding match officials !!
Youve not taken my comments on board at all. Im not talking about the fights between supporters, theres always a ruck on the PITCH between the players !! Do you have spellcheck ?? Glucester ?? Im glad you have done your research on Histon, did you also read up that their manager once played for Millwall ?? Did you also read that they were in the Conference Prem last season ?? Despite having 25 times the population ?? well most of the population of worcester wasnt on the pitch the other night against Histon was it ?? You say 'unorganised wrestling bout' well the boss on the pitch during the 90 minutes is the Referee and his Assistants....If it was unorganised comments regarding match officials !! CityBlueBoy

4:25pm Wed 1 Feb 12

Nigel Thornberry says...

City Blue Boy,

As a life long Worcester City fan, grumpy fans like you really wind me up. We should be sticking up for our club, not slating them in this manner. Get behind your club like a true fan and help us become a great side. They may be teribble at the moment but they have the potential.
City Blue Boy, As a life long Worcester City fan, grumpy fans like you really wind me up. We should be sticking up for our club, not slating them in this manner. Get behind your club like a true fan and help us become a great side. They may be teribble at the moment but they have the potential. Nigel Thornberry

4:39pm Wed 1 Feb 12

ushmush says...

Nigel Thornberry wrote:
Demonstrating why rugby is such a better sport. I can't remember the last time Richard Hill started fighting the opposition staff. Grow up. If you can only score 1 goal against 10 man Histon (where even is that) then I think I know where the problem lies.
You are soooooo wrong!!! The fight demonstrates just why football, especially non-league football, is by far the best sport. Can you imagine getting a touchline fight between the coaches at the end of a cricket match? No. And that is cricket's loss my friend!
[quote][p][bold]Nigel Thornberry[/bold] wrote: Demonstrating why rugby is such a better sport. I can't remember the last time Richard Hill started fighting the opposition staff. Grow up. If you can only score 1 goal against 10 man Histon (where even is that) then I think I know where the problem lies.[/p][/quote]You are soooooo wrong!!! The fight demonstrates just why football, especially non-league football, is by far the best sport. Can you imagine getting a touchline fight between the coaches at the end of a cricket match? No. And that is cricket's loss my friend! ushmush

4:46pm Wed 1 Feb 12

Nigel Thornberry says...

Not exactly crickets loss is it. In fact it is this kind of unproffessionalism in sport that puts a lot of people off watching. This type of behaviour only attracts yobs.
Not exactly crickets loss is it. In fact it is this kind of unproffessionalism in sport that puts a lot of people off watching. This type of behaviour only attracts yobs. Nigel Thornberry

9:54pm Wed 1 Feb 12

CityBlueBoy says...

Nigel,

Think you need a lie down chap, youve drank way too much pop.

Youve slated the club in previous pieces on this site !!

Are you one of these supporters who is still blinded by previous board members.

Think its time you went to fans forums etc etcand see whats really going on !!
Nigel, Think you need a lie down chap, youve drank way too much pop. Youve slated the club in previous pieces on this site !! Are you one of these supporters who is still blinded by previous board members. Think its time you went to fans forums etc etcand see whats really going on !! CityBlueBoy

10:11pm Wed 1 Feb 12

fred titmus says...

Yawnion fan enough said... just the lesser code of Rugby!!! League far superior.

City fans care about their club, Worriers fans will just crawl back under the stone from where they came, bunch of gloryhunters who had no interest in WRFL when they were in the lower leagues!!!

Carl cares passionately about the City being connected to the club for many years. Hill may care more about his paypacket more than his club loyalty.
Yawnion fan enough said... just the lesser code of Rugby!!! League far superior. City fans care about their club, Worriers fans will just crawl back under the stone from where they came, bunch of gloryhunters who had no interest in WRFL when they were in the lower leagues!!! Carl cares passionately about the City being connected to the club for many years. Hill may care more about his paypacket more than his club loyalty. fred titmus

9:23am Thu 2 Feb 12

ushmush says...

Let's be honest, rugby is rubbish!
Let's be honest, rugby is rubbish! ushmush

10:23am Thu 2 Feb 12

toofaraway says...

We can learn a lot from Rugby, I think the idea of a medic coming on the pitch whilst the game continues is a good idea and would stop a lot of these injuries that players go down for and then make miraculous full recoveries.
However, where were the 1000s of supporters when the 'Warriors' were in lower leagues? As you say , glory hunters. Look how the crowds diminished when they got relegated and now all of a sudden the shirts are back out as they are in the top league again.
City supporters could never be called glory hunters. We follow our local team through thick or thin, instead of slating the team, why not come and see just how entertaining the die is this season and what a difference a passionate Carl Heeley and new board have made to the team.
And what difference does the size of a town make to the success of a club? The borough of Fulham has about 165K, Worcester has about 100K. does that mean we should be nearly half as good as Fulham. Utter rubbish.
We can learn a lot from Rugby, I think the idea of a medic coming on the pitch whilst the game continues is a good idea and would stop a lot of these injuries that players go down for and then make miraculous full recoveries. However, where were the 1000s of supporters when the 'Warriors' were in lower leagues? As you say , glory hunters. Look how the crowds diminished when they got relegated and now all of a sudden the shirts are back out as they are in the top league again. City supporters could never be called glory hunters. We follow our local team through thick or thin, instead of slating the team, why not come and see just how entertaining the die is this season and what a difference a passionate Carl Heeley and new board have made to the team. And what difference does the size of a town make to the success of a club? The borough of Fulham has about 165K, Worcester has about 100K. does that mean we should be nearly half as good as Fulham. Utter rubbish. toofaraway

11:05am Thu 2 Feb 12

brooksider says...

It says much about the intelect of the average Worriers 'supporter' when they assume the success of a sports team is dependent on the size of the town its based in.
Maybe thats the excuse reeled out every year at Sixways for the constant battle against relegation.
It says much about the intelect of the average Worriers 'supporter' when they assume the success of a sports team is dependent on the size of the town its based in. Maybe thats the excuse reeled out every year at Sixways for the constant battle against relegation. brooksider

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