Man United legend Mark Hughes involved in heated clash with opposition player after last-gasp winner
Bradford City manager Mark Hughes faced off with a Crewe Alexandra after scoring the winning goal in injury time.
Hughes' side are looking to secure a play-off spot with the aim of securing promotion to Ligue 1.
Their hopes were dashed, however, after Crewe Alexandra's Chris Long's late penalty sealed a 3-2 win in the 11th minute of stoppage time.
The loss leaves Bradford in seventh place, three points ahead of eighth-placed Mansfield Town.
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At the end of the match, Hughes engaged in a heated exchange with the winner of the match, Long. The player was spotted walking towards the Manchester United legend on the touchline, when Hughes appeared to refuse a handshake that the pair faced face to face.
Hughes and Long had to separate after exchanging a few words and the former Wales international was still shouting at the Crewe striker as they walked away.
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Talking about the incident, Hughes said:
“The boy seemed to want to make a point and say hello. He slapped me in the face.
“I'm not sure who he is, if I'm being honest you'll have to enlighten me. "He seemed to want to put his face in my face and I didn't appreciate it so he ended up walking away."
Man United legend Mark Hughes involved in heated clash with opposition player after last-gasp winner
Bradford took a 2-0 lead in the first half but equalized after two goals in the first nine minutes of the second half.
However, Long's late penalty means Bradford's hopes of automatic promotion are now over.
Bradford will face champions Leyton Orient on the final day of the season as they try to secure a spot in the knockout stages.
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Former Manchester City and Fulham manager Hughes was appointed Bradford manager in February 2022, making it the first club he has coached outside of the Premier League.
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