Aldershot's win at Harrow Borough on Tuesday night was completely overshadowed by a violent assault on George Borg after the final whistle.

The manager was left prostrate on the pitch after being kicked in the groin area by Mark Pye, a former Aldershot midfielder.

Borg was unable to move for 10 minutes and was only carried to the dressing-rooms when an amulance arrived.

Police were also called and statements were taken from several witnesses.

Stuart Cash, Aldershot's assistant manager, said afterwards: "I've been in football a long time and it was the worst incident I've seen. George was in a lot of pain."

Pye, whose contract at Aldershot was not renewed at the end of last season, had only been on the field five minutes, during which time he was booked.

When referee Martin Ebbage blew for full time, Pye was seen to approach Borg as he strolled on to the field. Pye swung a punch, missed, and then kicked the manager in the most sensitive part of his anatomy.

On Wednesday morning, Borg, still in a lot of pain, insisted that the incident had had nothing to do with anything that happened during an eventful match.

Harrow had their manager, Edwin Stein, and two players sent off and Aldershot came from two goals down to win.

"It was purely between him and me and dates back to last season," Borg told the Herald. "I have nothing but praise for Harrow's officials and their chairman, Jim Ripley, has already told me that they have washed their hands of Mark Pye."

But Borg is not going to leave it there and has already spoken to his solicitor.

"I'm not going to be a sitting target for anyone. It was a boot this time, it could be something else next time. I'll go as far as it takes because I've got to do right by other managers who could face similar attacks."

Ironically, Borg has done much to shape Pye's career. The hard-tackling midfielder played in teams managed by Borg at both Harrow Borough and Enfield and later followed him to Aldershot.

Borg praised referee Ebbage who kept a firm grip on the match.

Aldershot kept their discipline – only one booking – while the red mist descended upon Harrow who were down to nine men early in the second half. Wayne Walters and Warren Hackett were both sent off for second bookable offences.

The home team seemed to have taken a firm grip on the game after goals by Fabio Valenti and Leon Woodruffe, but by now Harrow were down to nine and then an incensed Stein, reluctantly, disappeared down the tunnel.

Harrow went to pieces after that. Lee Protheroe scored with a deflected shot and then equalised with a real beauty.

With 15 minutes left, John Nutter laid on a chance for young Scott Forrester who scored the winner in great style.

But Aldershot's comeback faded into the background as Pye launched his attack on Borg.