Source: Daily_Mail
Scandalous! Brown can't believe Hull face charge for brawl with Arsenal
Phil Brown has described as 'scandalous' the decision to charge Hull with misconduct over last weekend's melee at Arsenal.[LNB]The FA have charged both Hull and theGunners with failing to control their players after a massconfrontation involving 21 players in the Tigers' defeat at theEmirates Stadium on Saturday.[LNB]The incident erupted after Arsenal's Samir Nasri appeared to stamp on the ankle of Hull midfielder Richard Garcia as players contested afree-kick decision late in the first half.[LNB] Fracas: Arsenal and Hull players square up at the Emirates Stadium[LNB]Brown has defended the reaction of his players and says the club will be contesting the charge.[LNB]Brown said: "There was an incident for some reason, and I can'tanswer the accusations against Nasri. He decided to light thetouchpaper.[LNB]"It was there for everybody to see. It needed to be dealt with more severely and hasn't been. Why we are up for a charge I don't know.[LNB]"I defend the players to the hilt. As far as I am concerned thatlad has gone in there with the intent to start a fight, to start aruck.[LNB]"Maybe it was because Arsenal were hitting a brick wall in terms of the way they were playing, I don't know.[LNB]"We were doing our job to the best of our ability and maybe that's why they've decided to light the touchpaper. I've no idea.[LNB] Fuming: Phil Brown can't believe his Hull side face punishment[LNB]"For us to come under criticism yet again is absolutely scandalous, and we'll be defending it."[LNB]Tigers midfielders Stephen Hunt was booked by referee Steve Bennett once order had been restored, along with Nasri.[LNB]Hunt feels he was harshly singled out for his reaction.[LNB]The Irishman said: "There were 22 players there and I got booked![LNB]"I don't think I deserved to be booked for that incident. Maybe he was booking me for fouls, I don't know.[LNB]"There were other players in there who seem to have got away with it, I think."[LNB]The fracas occurred with the game still goalless but Arsenal wenton to claim a 3-0 win that kept the pressure on Manchester United andChelsea at the top of the Barclays Premier League.[LNB]Hull now face another tough task with champions United visiting the KC Stadium on Sunday.[LNB] Booked: Referee Steve Bennett shows Samir Nasri a yellow card for his part in the confrontation[LNB]Brown's side revived their campaign with an uplifting run ofresults in November but they have now gone four games without a win andthe pressure is again growing.[LNB]Brown, however, believes his team can build on the performance atArsenal and also draws encouragement from injury-hit United's defeat atFulham last weekend.[LNB]Brown said: "If we can perform the way we did against Arsenal, andhopefully get that strong referee I've been crying out for at the KCStadium, then who knows? We might be able to compound ManchesterUnited's defeat against Fulham.[LNB]"They will be like a wounded animal and they have great quality indepth, but it is an opportunity. We just want players to grab thatopportunity."[LNB]Wolves recently made 10 changes for game against United in orderrest players for a game against Burnley perceived as more winnable.[LNB]Hull play one of their relegation rivals in Bolton on Tuesday butBrown is not likely to follow Wolves' example in his selection for theUnited game.[LNB]He said: "The first team will be full strength and we will see what happens on Sunday.[LNB]"Every game is an opportunity as far as I am concerned, it doesn't matter who you are playing.[LNB]"The next game is an opportunity to put our best foot forward and try to get three points."[LNB]Hull will have Nick Barmby available after the former England international overcame a calf injury.[LNB] A trophy for Wenger, a fit player for Moyes, waterwings for Martinez, no Man Ure for Rafa and beach balls for Bruce - the Premier League Christmas wishlistArsenal and Hull hit with FA charge over their mass brawl at the EmiratesALL THE WEEKEND BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM NEWS HULL CITY FC
