Megson hits out at Tigers tactics

18 May 2009 10:56
Megson claims a member of the Tigers' backroom staff went into the official's room at half-time to complain about Davies. After the interval, the Bolton captain was involved in the major flashpoint in the 1-1 draw when his tackle on Andy Dawson in front of the dugouts provoked a furious reaction from the Hull bench. Tigers assistant boss Brian Horton had to be restrained by a police officer but Megson claims the protests had started long before then. "I was getting a little bit annoyed with what was going on," the Wanderers manager told The Bolton News. "I know a member of Hull's staff went into the referee's room and was moaning about Kevin Davies. "He's as honest as the day is long and I don't take kindly to any bench, not just Hull's, trying to get him booked to gain an advantage." Davies was also unhappy with relegation-threatened Hull's reaction but said there was no ill-feeling among the players and he would continue to do what he does best. "The referees know me well enough to know what they are going to get," said Davies, who leads the statistics for fouls committed this season. "I play the game fairly and I'd never attempt to hurt anyone. "Me and Andy Dawson swapped shirts after the game, so it's no problem to me and obviously not to him. "The way their bench over-reacted was disappointing. I'd heard they had been on to the ref at half-time saying I was leading with the elbow. "That shows how desperate they were. "It's the kind of thing I'm getting used to now. But I suppose if Fergie (Sir Alex Ferguson) can do it, then so can Hull." Having surpassed his previous best goal tally by scoring 12 - all in the league - this season, Davies is disappointed he has not been able to get more. His last goal came on April 4 and he has now gone six games without hitting the net. "It has been a bit frustrating from my point of view," he added. "I have enjoyed being captain, though, and hopefully I can hold on to it for next season. "Goal-wise it has been good, even though I haven't scored for a bit, but I think overall I can be pleased with what I have done."

Source: Team_Talk