GUISELEY striker Rowan Liburd was on a hot streak ahead of the Lions' FA Cup Second Qualifying Round tie at Staveley Miners Welfare, after netting three in his previous two games.
However, despite his side winning 4-0, he endured a torrid personal afternoon, limping off with a hamstring injury early on before drawing the ire of the home side after smashing their dugout in frustration.
Tanks to @GuiseleyAFC player subbed for putting dug out through 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/4EJzwru7e8
— Staveley MWFC (@StaveleyMWFC) September 22, 2018
His joint-manager, Marcus Bignot, defended the forward's impetuousness, saying: "We weren't happy with Rowan for breaking the dugout but he has apologised.
"It's an action he regrets but he'll learn from it and we'll all move on. To be fair, Staveley were very understanding in the end.
"It's a shame about the hamstring injury because he was starting to find form in front of goal. We'll have to assess him ahead of Saturday's game at York City.
"He's now on that lengthy injury list which outweighs the starters at the moment. It's an important week for us with trying to get players back fit, although the squad that has been called upon has done the job well so far."
One player who has avoided the injury curse is midfielder Kingsley James. The 26-year old has been a regular starter for the Lions, and he netted his first career hat-trick at Staveley Miners.
Guiseley improved as the game progressed and Bignot praised his side's professionalism, saying: "We're always wanting to learn from games and improve and there were plenty of positives.
"It was an even first half but we addressed that at half-time and we played in the style that our supporters have become accustomed to after the break.
"That also makes it three clean sheets in a row which is very pleasing."
Guiseley will hope to extend that run of shut outs at Bootham Crescent on Saturday, as they take on York in the Vanarama National League North.
The hosts have only scored eight league goals, but Bignot is worried they could be a threat due to matters off the pitch instead, saying: "They're in a transitional period with a caretaker-manager in Sam Collins.
"The players aren't just playing for themselves, they're doing it for a potential new manager, which always gives the opposition an edge.
"We're under no illusions that it's a difficult game. York are a big club and with their supporters and size they shouldn't be down in this league. They'll be desperate to get out as quickly as possible."
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