Bellamy has a history of disciplinary troubles
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Newcastle striker Craig Bellamy claims he is being singled out by referees because of his hot-head reputation.
The 23-year-old has already missed six of his side's Champions League games through suspension this season.
He was convicted on video evidence of head-butting Dynamo Kiev defender Tiberiu Ghione and then sent-off for kicking out at Inter Milan's Marco Materazzi.
And only last week Bellamy was hit with a charge of using abusive and/or insulting
words to a match official by the Football Association.
The charge relates to a reported confrontation
with referee Andy D'Urso after the Premiership game at
Middlesbrough on 6 March.
"I am facing a misconduct charge I cannot understand," said Bellamy.
"I
can't believe the ref has reported me.
"I feel I have been picked on because of my reputation. I'm annoyed, but have
to get on with it.
"I've gained a reputation for being a bad boy, but I've also gained a
reputation for being a good player."
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