Source: Daily_Mail
City boss Hughes slams FA for charging Wright-Phillips
Manchester City[LNB]manager Mark Hughes has hit out at the Football Association over their decision to charge Shaun Wright-Phillips with violent conduct. [LNB]City have until 6pm this evening to decide whether to appeal against the action, which will see Wright-Phillips banned for three games if found guilty. [LNB]Hughes is unhappy at the severity of the charge, which he feels is disproportionate to Wright-Phillips' retaliation for Rory Delap's initial challenge during the 1-0 defeat at Stoke [LNB]last Saturday. [LNB][LNB] Kick back: Wright-Phillips hits out at Delap during Man City's 1-0 defeat[LNB]'We are disappointed,' said Hughes. 'There are a few letters and faxes going to be exchanged between ourselves and the FA today because the way it stands, if we decide to appeal, we are not going to get a verdict until late on Friday. [LNB]'The process could have been done a lot more quickly, which is something we will be highlighting because I have to prepare a team for Saturday. [LNB]'By the letter of the law, Shaun retaliated,' added Hughes. 'But he had twice been kicked from behind. [LNB]'I don't think what Shaun did in response was violent conduct. "It was a human reaction and I feel a three-game ban would be unfair.' [LNB] The gloves are off as Given blasts former club Newcastle over Man City move[LNB]The one that got away! Shaun Wright-Phillips kicked up a stink[LNB]City don't have a blank chequebook, insists Hughes[LNB]MANCHESTER CITY FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB]STOKE CITY FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB] [LNB]
