Off day for the Coopers

FOREST GREEN manager Mark Cooper and his son Charlie were sent off as their side’s problems mounted with a 2-1 home defeat by WYCOMBE WANDERERS.

Cooper Snr was outraged when Charlie was given his marching orders in the 39th minute following a touchline clash with Wycombe midfielder Luke O’Nien and the manager was sent to the stands by referee Antony Coggins.

Forest Green were already 1-0 down to Matt Bloomfield’s goal and veteran striker Craig MackailSmith doubled Wycombe’s lead three minutes after the incident.

Substitute Jack Fitzwater halved the deficit with 20 minutes left but Forest Green remain bottom, one point from safety.

LUTON recovered from skipper Alan Sheehan’s dismissal after only four minutes following a confrontation with Matt Rhead to clinch a 4-2 win over promotion rivals LINCOLN. Luton were twice behind, but seized the initiative after Lincoln were also reduced to 10 with harry Anderson sent off.

PROSPORTS/REX Like father, like son: Charlie is sent off (above) and his dad soon follows (below)