AS York City were 2-0 down to Hereford on Saturday two so-called fans in the David Longhurst Stand and chanted abuse at goalkeeper Paul Crichton and abused him with various hand gestures.

I felt this totally wrong. He didn't have a chance with the first two goals, therefore he wasn't to blame.

People seem to forget that since Alan Fettis left us we haven't had an experienced goalkeeper in the team. These so-called fans should not abuse the talents of a good goalkeeper.

He and other players such as Paul Groves and Darren Dunning will help us gain promotion back to the Football League.

Paul Baker,

Rawcliffe Drive,

Clifton Moor,

York.

Updated: 10:58 Friday, August 27, 2004