Hemsworth thrown out of League Cup

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Jimmy Pursell

Hemsworth Miners Welfare have been thrown out of the NCEL League Cup after playing ineligible player Jimmy Pursell in the 2-1 win at Bottesford Town.

A league statement said: “It was alleged that Hemsworth had played Jimmy Pursell in their 2-1 Second Round victory at Bottesford Town on Wednesday 3rd November, 2021, while he was still registered as a player with Worsbrough Bridge Athletic.

“The panel found the case proven and decided that Hemsworth should be fined and removed from the competition in accordance with the FA’s National League System and the NCEL’s Cup Regulations.

“As a result, Bottesford Town will be reinstated into the League Cup and will travel to Albion Sports in the Third Round.”

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