Fan denies throwing coin at Manchester City's Bellamy

A Manchester United fan has denied throwing a coin at Manchester City forward Craig Bellamy during the clubs' Carling Cup tie at Old Trafford.

Adam Teese, 26, of Nelstrop Road North, Stockport, pleaded not guilty to throwing a missile on to the pitch during the semi-final clash last month.

The Wales captain was struck by a coin as he went to take a corner for City in the 50th minute of the second leg.

Mr Teese was bailed by magistrates in Trafford and will go on trial in May.

There was a large police presence at the game on 27 January after trouble flared during the first leg.

United progressed to the final after winning the match 3-1, giving them a 4-3 aggregate victory.

From BBC