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. 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.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.Hughes feels that aspect of the confrontation needs to be taken into account, although he fears it will not be."I did not see it but the guy should not have been on the pitch. That is not acceptable," said Hughes."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.Nuisance"I'm sure people will make a nuisance about it."Hughes also confirmed substitute Javier Garrido was struck by a coin thrownfrom 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 United fans.Thankfully, Garrido was not hurt, although the Football Association are sure to be less than impressed with the two incidents."Apparently so," Hughes confirmed. "Something came from the crowd but he is okay."

Source: SKY_Sports