Sunday league match abandoned after referee punched by player in Wetherby

Referee Chris Hynes abandoned the Claro League clash between Wetherby Athletic and Harrogate side Showbiz Whites after he was attacked by a visiting player, believed to be Kevin Morris.

Hynes was said to be “very shaken” with a “very sore head”.

An Under-17s junior match was taking place on the adjacent pitch on the Ings, Wetherby and an Under-9s girls match had just finished.

Athletic were leading 7-1 midway through the second half when the match was brought to an end.

A tweet from the Wetherby Athletic account read: “Match abandoned here at Wetherby. Referee punched and assaulted by Showbiz Whites player. #horrible”

Following the match, the referee called the police and officers attended Wetherby Sports Association shortly after noon.
The Claro League posted a statement on its website on Monday which said: “All please note. Kevin Morris, a player from Showbiz Whites, is not welcome in our league.”

Read Thursday’s Harrogate Advertiser and Wetherby News for full details.