Grow up Hessenthaler

Last updated : 10 November 2003 By Site Staff
Gillingham player boss Andy Hessenthaler pleaded his innocence after throwing puches Kenny Lunts way during the 2-0 defeat in Kent. Hessenthaler say's he only attacked Lunt because Lunt kicked him - which just makes Hessenthaler look even more of a prat.

After a rash challenge from Hessenthaler on Lunt, Lunt took a little flick at Hessenthaler. The reaction saw a little scrap in which fans could clearly see Hessenthaler throwing punches - fortunately none landed.

"The ref saw it as a foul from me, but I didn't think it was. He gave it, and there was a little bit of a scuffle and he kicked out at me which is why I reacted the way I did.

"I got booked, he got sent off having already been booked, and it's unfortunate but these things happen. The only reason that I reacted the way that I did was that he kicked out at me."