Source: Telegraph
Manchester City's Javier Garrido accuses Manchester United of Old Trafford hostility
Substitute Garrido was struck on the head by a coin as he headed down the tunnel at half-time of the Manchester derby at Old Trafford which United won 4-3. [LNB]And the Spaniard believes City are the innocent parties in a match which saw his team-mate Craig Bellamy involved in a confrontation when a a fan ran on the pitch. [LNB] Related ArticlesThe Daily Bung: City's transfer follyBellamy faces three-match banPitch invader says 'Bellamy was full of fury'United get extra time when they need goalOwen set to start in Carling CupEvra: Ferguson was ready to lose itManchester United have confirmed that the supporter who entered the pitch will be banned for life from Old Trafford, but attempts to identify the coin-thrower have so far proved unsuccessful, despite the aid of CCTV footage. [LNB]Garrido said: "I've been in England for two seasons and this was the match with more fanaticism than any other. [LNB]"I know other derbies but this atmosphere was incredible with insults flying as soon as we arrived at the stadium." [LNB]Garrido believes he was not the target in the coin-throwing incident. [LNB]He added: "I was hit by a coin on the head when I was just walking calmly down the tunnel but I believe the target was Carlos Tevez, but I was standing next to him at the time. [LNB]"This was seen by Manchester United staff but nobody offered any kind of reason. [LNB]"Manchester City have not provoked any of this controversy and United have created a climate of hostility against us." [LNB][LNB]
