Soccer: Longford chairman blasts Brighton walk-off

Brighton boss Micky Adams’ decision to take his players off the field during a violent clash with Longford Town has been labelled ‘‘a joke’’ by the Longford chairman.

Soccer: Longford chairman blasts Brighton walk-off
Mon, 30 Jul, 2001 - 16:46

Brighton boss Micky Adams’ decision to take his players off the field during a violent clash with Longford Town has been labelled ‘‘a joke’’ by the Longford chairman.

An incensed Adams hauled his players off for ‘‘their own safety’’, before cancelling the final game of their Irish tour against Athlone Town.

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