Source: Daily_Mail
City boss leaps to Bellamy's defence as striker is accused of United fan bust-up
Mark Hughes jumped to the defence of Manchester City's two-goal striker Craig Bellamy after the fiery Welsh star clashed with a fan at Old Trafford this afternoon. [LNB]It was claimed Bellamy struck a spectator who had come onto the pitch as Manchester United recorded an amazing 4-3 victory.[LNB]If the allegation is proved, the Blues striker - who has endured plenty of disciplinary trouble in the past - could find himself in trouble, even though it is against the law for supporters to go onto the field of play. [LNB] Top form: Craig Bellamy celebrates his second goal in the Manchester derby[LNB]Heated: Bellamy is in the thick of it as tempers flare in United's 4-3 win at Old Trafford on Sunday[LNB]Hughes feels that aspect of the confrontation needs to be taken into account, although he fears it will not be. [LNB] 'I did not see it but the guy should not have been on the pitch. That is not acceptable,' said the City chief. [LNB]'I seem to recall Brian Clough clipping someone around the ear and he was lauded as a national hero. Maybe it will be the same case with Craig but I doubt it. I'm sure people will make a nuisance about it.' [LNB] Hughes also confirmed substitute Javier Garrido was struck by a coin thrown from the home section of the stadium at half-time. It seemed the attack was actually aimed at former United hero Carlos Tevez, who was booed throughout by the home faithful. [LNB]Thankfully, Garrido was not hurt, although the Football Association are sure to be less than impressed with the two incidents. [LNB]'Apparently so,' Hughes confirmed. 'Something came from the crowd but he is okay.'[LNB] Manchester United 4 Manchester City 3: Owen's grabs last-gasp winner for Fergie's menMark Hughes: I came close to quitting before City's Eastlands Sheik-upManchester United facing Chelsea-style transfer ban over teen signingsDes Kelly: Great joke City, but Fergie has the punchline [LNB] Explore more:People:Brian Clough, Carlos Tevez, MARK HUGHES, CRAIG BELLAMYPlaces:ManchesterOrganisations:Football Association
