City boss Hughes slams FA for charging Wright-Phillips

Manchester Citymanager Mark Hughes has hit out at the Football Association over their decision to charge Shaun Wright-Phillips with violent conduct. City have until 6pm this evening to decide whether to appeal against the action, which will see Wright-Phillips banned for three games if found guilty. Hughes is unhappy at the severity of the charge, which he feels is disproportionate to Wright-Phillips' retaliation for Rory Delap's initial challenge during the 1-0 defeat at Stoke last Saturday. Kick back: Wright-Phillips hits out at Delap during Man City's 1-0 defeat'We are disappointed,' said Hughes. 'There are a few letters and faxes going to be exchanged between ourselves and the FA today because the way it stands, if we decide to appeal, we are not going to get a verdict until late on Friday. 'The process could have been done a lot more quickly, which is something we will be highlighting because I have to prepare a team for Saturday. 'By the letter of the law, Shaun retaliated,' added Hughes. 'But he had twice been kicked from behind. 'I don't think what Shaun did in response was violent conduct. "It was a human reaction and I feel a three-game ban would be unfair.'  The gloves are off as Given blasts former club Newcastle over Man City moveThe one that got away! Shaun Wright-Phillips kicked up a stinkCity don't have a blank chequebook, insists HughesMANCHESTER CITY FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NETSTOKE CITY FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET  

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