Bellamy bemoans clogging.

CRAIG BELLAMY has bemoaned the treatment he received from an unnamed Rangers player in Manchester City's 3-2 friendly defeat at Ibrox.

Former Celtic striker Bellamy claims he has been left nursing a foot injury after being clattered during Wednesday night's game.

The Wales captain was given a hostile reception from the home fans after coming off the bench but it was what happened on the field which upset him.

"I expected to get stick from the Rangers fans," said Bellamy, who spent the second half of 2004-05 on loan at Celtic and netted in an Old Firm win.

"But it was a little bit more than the stuff I get elsewhere.

"I have played for a few clubs in my career and in a few derby matches, but the rivalry between the Old Firm is the most intense I have ever experienced.

"But, having said that, you don't need a player trying to hit you."

Bellamy hopes to be fit for a reunion with Celtic at the City of Manchester Stadium tomorrow.