Jorg Stadelmann

DAVID LIVERMORE is standing by Histon goalkeeper Jorg Stadelmann after he was involved in an altercation with visting Gloucester City fans.

Stadelmann appeared to aim an obscene gesture at the visiting fans after the final whistle of Saturday’s match at the Glassworld Stadium, which Histon won 4-3.

But Livermore said he understood his reaction after he was subjected to abuse by fans throughout the match, and had a ball thrown at his head.

“I’m not condoning what Jorg did, he shouldn’t have reacted like that,” said Livermore. “But after the abuse he received I can understand why he did, I’m very disappointed in the fan because his behaviour wasn’t acceptable either, in my opinion.

“I’ll always back my players and I think the incident has been blown out of proportion.”