Source: Daily_Mail
Man United fan denies throwing coin that struck Bellamy in Carling Cup semi
A Manchester United fan has denied throwing a coin at Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy during last month's derby.[LNB]Adam Teese, 26, of Nelstrop Road North, Stockport, Greater Manchester, pleaded not guilty to 'throwing a missile' on to the pitch during the Carling Cup semi-final on January 27.[LNB] Struck: Bellamy was preparing to take a corner when he was hit by a missile[LNB]Not guilty: Adam Teese denies the charge[LNB]Bellamy fell to the ground at Old Trafford after he was struck by a coin in the 50th minute as he went to take a corner.[LNB]Teese, who has held a season ticket at the club for eight years, spoke only to enter his plea and confirm his name and address during the hearing at Trafford Magistrates Court.[LNB]There was a massive police presence at the game, after trouble flared during the first leg. A plastic bottle also thrown from the crowd narrowly missed Welsh forward Bellamy.[LNB]United won the match 3-1, giving them a 4-3 aggregate victory.[LNB]Teese will next appear at the court for a trial on May 13, which is expected to last two days.[LNB] Man United promise to ban fans found guilty of throwing missiles at BellamyMadchester II: Rooney's Manchester United's hero - but Bellamy hit by coin Manchester United taunt City: You're still losers... so our banner stays put!Eastlands wasteland: The wit and wisdom of Manchester City chief executive Garry Cook MANCHESTER CITY FC
