Sutton Coldfield pay 'moment of madness' in cup exit

Sep 25 2010 by Colin Stoner, Birmingham Mail

CHRIS Keogh admitted “a moment of madness” cost Sutton Coldfield Town in their midweek Evo-Stik Challenge Cup exit to Newcastle Town.

Midfielder Craig Milligan was red-carded for retaliation after being caught by an elbow but it left the Royals having to play an hour with ten men. Sutton still managed to snatch a last-minute equaliser, and then went ahead in extra time, only to concede in a 3-3 draw and then bow out on penalties.

Keogh said: “It was a mad thing for Craig to do – he’s not that sort of player but it cost us,” said Keogh.

“It was an excellent performance.”

Sutton today face Glapwell at Coles Lane, with a full-strength squad.