Source: Telegraph
Craig Bellamy was full of fury says Manchester United pitch invader
Jake Clarke, who was watching the Manchester derby with his father and two brothers, was tackled to the ground before being led away by police at Old Trafford after Welsh international Bellamy - who faces a three-match ban - appeared to push him in the face as he was being held back by security staff. [LNB]Clarke said: 'I was flung towards the barrier when Michael Owen scored - the place went mad, everyone was hugging each other and I can't explain why it happened. [LNB] Related ArticlesBellamy faces three-match banThe Daily Bung: City's transfer follyManchester derby fall-outHow events unfolded in stoppage timePremier League epicsFletcher: City test shows title race will be tough'I was just loving the moment I guess after all the excitement throughout the match. The next thing I was on the pitch just wanting to celebrate with the United players. [LNB]'It's not in my blood to want to hurt anyone, I just wanted to cheer them up close. [LNB]'I remember being tackled on the pitch and then I saw Bellamy coming over to me. He shouted at me, 'Get off the ------- pitch you ------- ----head.'[LNB]"He said it a few times then just shoved me in the face. [LNB]'I said to him, '4-3 mate,' and I think he said something else to me before I was taken away." [LNB]Meanwhile Manchester City assistant Mark Bowen has defended Craig Bellamy following his clash with a fan during the Manchester derby and says the club will not be taking any action against him. [LNB]Bowen said that Bellamy's move was potentially a defensive reflex. [LNB]"Craig had been our talisman on the day and brought us back into the game twice," he said. [LNB]"A goal had just gone in and Craig was going to the fella to say in no uncertain terms to get off the pitch. [LNB]"Obviously I can't quote exactly what he said but it was like 'Get off the pitch'. We were still in the game and it only takes a second to score a goal."[LNB]
