Toolstation NCEL Division One
The referee at the centre of the Selby Town bar fracas last week has apologised to the club over his role in the incident.
It is understood that Selby’s ubiquitous secretary Tommy Arkley received an email on Friday morning from the official in question who said sorry for any offence caused. It is believed Selby are now treating the matter as closed.
The incident happened after the 3-2 defeat to Grimsby Borough last Thursday – a match which saw Selby’s play-offs hopes go up in smoke. The referee gave a controversial penalty in the game before being involved in a tense exchange with Selby’s chairman Ralph Pearse before leaving laughing at everyone in the bar.
Witnesses have admitted they feared it was going to turn into a scene out of a wild west film.
At least Selby received a big lift on Tuesday night, despite the 3-1 defeat to Campion as all three match officials bought raffle tickets.
There was even more scenes of jubilation when they also spent an extra pound each by having a go on the blind card.