SOME rash challenges have been seen at Clarence Park over the years, however hackers of another kind have struck at St Albans City.

The Saints’ official club website has been hit by computer hackers.

Visitors to www.sacfc.co.uk today (Thursday) will not have found the usual club page, but a message telling them the site has been targeted by high tech criminals.

The message reads: “Due to issues beyond our control (the site has been hacked) this website will be taken offline.

“A new site will be available in the near future.”

“Apologies for any inconvenience caused.”

The Saints, who are hunting for a new manager after sacking previous boss David Howell, host Leamington in the Evo-Stik League Southern Premier Division on Saturday.