VIDEO:Salford City Goalkeeper Sent Off for Urinating says he was in an 'Uncomfortable Position'

The decision of nature changed into too strong for salford metropolis goalkeeping max crocombe, who became sent off for urinating at the side of a stand within the ultimate levels of their win at bradford park avenue.

Confusion reigned at the horsfall stadium whilst the goalkeeper saw purple for an episode initially said as an 'off the ball incident'.

Many enthusiasts attending the national league north fit have been left confused as to what was going on, until the hosts' reputable twitter account confirmed the bizarre reason for the dismissal.

"He was told by the steward twice not to do it and he went ahead and had a pee," said Park Avenue secretary Colin Barker.

A spectator made a formal complaint and the incident was reported to the police.

Crocombe's lack of bladder control did not cost his team however, with Salford closing out the match 2-1 after he departed in the 86th minute.

Salford, part-owned by former Manchester United's 'Class of '92' quintet Gary and Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs, were pre-season favourites for promotion to the National League.

Crocombe later posted an apology on Twitter, that said: "I'd like to sincerely apologise for the incident today.

Max Crocombe's aplogy note. (Twitter) 

"I was in a very uncomfortable position and made an error of judgement that spoiled a great win.

"My intention was never to offend anyone and I'd like to apologise to both clubs and both sets of supporters and it won't happen again."

This is not the first instance of a goalkeeping being caught short mid-game. In a 2009 Champions League match between Stuttgart and Unirea Urziceni, former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann popped behind the advertising hoardings to relieve himself.


The Invincible escaped further punishment for his conduct, with Stuttgart's director of sport Horst Heldt actually commending him for his quick thinking.

"I thought he handled it very expertly," he said. "It was a dicey situation. He could hardly run into the dressing room while play was going on and it reminded me of the Tour de France – sometimes there are simply no other choices."
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