'Honest' Davies was right to slam ref Clattenburg, insists Trotters boss Coyle

09 February 2010 09:58
Bolton manager Owen Coyle believes Kevin Davies was within his rights to criticise referee Mark Clattenburg.[LNB]Heads you lose: Kevin Davies of Bolton (left) saw his goal ruled out for a push on Fulham's Brede Hangeland[LNB]The club captain claimed the official denied him a legitimate goal on Saturday because of 'something personal'.[LNB]Davies thought he had headed a late winner against Fulham at the Reebok Stadiumonly for Clattenburg to disallow his effort for a push on Brede Hangeland.[LNB]There are now concerns the FA could take action against Davies for his comments but Coyle hopes those fears are unfounded.[LNB]Ahead of tonight's match against Manchester City, Coyle said: 'He certainly shouldn't be reprimanded.[LNB]'Kevin is a very honest player. He is a physical player, that's the way he plays the game. [LNB]'But he probably gets hit more than anyone else as well. You need a balance.[LNB]'He is a terrific captain and a terrific player, who scored a perfectly good goal. It is only right he feels aggrieved.[LNB]'If people are going to get into trouble for being honest, it is a sad day.'[LNB] Bolton 0 Fulham 0: Ref Clattenburg never gives me anything, says DaviesCahill's World Cup dream in tatters as defender suffers mystery blood clotMANCHESTER CITY v Bolton: Craig Bellamy sidelined with knee problemTHE 2009/10 SACK RACE: McCall takes casualty list to 30 for the seasonBOLTON WANDERERS FC

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