An Essex referee scored a goal for a football team who were losing 18-1
because he felt sorry for them.
Brian Saville brought the ball down from a corner and volleyed it into the
net.Ignoring the fact he had handled the ball before shooting, he signalled
a goal and ran back to the halfway line to cheers from supporters.
Amateur league side Wimpole 2001 were losing to Earls Colne at the time.
Players from both teams saw the funny side and congratulated Mr Saville on
his skills.
He told BBC Radio Five Live: "I was the ref, so I didn't see the handball. I
just signalled a goal and went roaring up the field."
"Half of the fans were standing in bewilderment, the other half were
cheering," he added.
Mr Saville said although some of his footballing peers may frown on the
incident it proves referees can enjoy the game as much as players.
Earls Colne president Barry Mortimer said the incident showed the match had
been played in a good spirit.

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