Source: SKY_Sports
Hughes defends Bellamy
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Manchester City boss Mark Hughes jumped to the defence of Craig Bellamy after the fiery Welsh star clashed with a fan at Old Trafford after the dramatic 4-3 defeat to Manchester United.[LNB] It was claimed Bellamy, who scored twice in the game, struck a spectator who had come onto the pitch as Manchester United recorded an enthralling 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]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 Hughes.[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.[LNB]Nuisance"I'm sure people will make a nuisance about it."[LNB]Hughes also confirmed substitute Javier Garrido was struck by a coin thrown[LNB]from the home section of the stadium at half-time.[LNB]It seemed the attack was actually aimed at former United hero Carlos Tevez, who was booed throughout by the United fans.[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]
