Workington Reds would be sitting nicely out of the NPL Premier Division drop zone if they hadn’t conceded so many late goals.
It’s been estimated that the Reds have thrown away 14 points through goals after the 85th minute – and that would put them up to 13th in the current table instead of bottom.
Another late goal cost them two points at Prescot Cables on Saturday when they had to settle for a 1-1 draw.
But Billy Barr’s side, as well as their frustrating habit of conceding late on, have also had some bad luck along the way – again on Saturday.
They had three goals ruled out for offside and one of them certainly was extremely debatable.
Steven Rigg shoots home from a low cross by Josh Galloway and video evidence suggests there is a man on the line covering his keeper.
Sendings off, or non-sendings off for opposition players, have also gone against Reds when they appeared to have strong cases for the opposite refereeing decision.
They are back in action tonight in the quarter final of the Fred Conway County Cup at home to Cumberland County League title aspirants Unisun Athletic.
Manager Barr says he will mix and match the line-up with NPL, Under-23s and Under-18s likely to be used. Kick-off is 7.45pm.
There’s also a quarter final tie at Penrith’s Frenchfield where the Westmorland League’s Kirkoswald are taking on Carlisle United.
The third quarter final is on Saturday with West Lancashire League side Cleator Moor Celtic at home to Penrith of the Northern League.
The round should be completed next Tuesday when holders Carlisle City (Northern League) are at home to Windscale (Wearside League).
