Birmingham plays down Morrison bust-up
Fulham and Birmingham today united to play down reports of an alleged players’ lounge bust-up between Rufus Brevett and Clinton Morrison after yesterday’s bad-tempered game at Loftus Road.
Cottagers left-back Brevett and Blues striker Morrison were involved in a heated exchange during the match – and afterwards. A linesman escorted Brevett off the pitch to prevent him confronting Morrison again.
Reports today claimed former QPR defender Brevett, 33, later squared up to 23-year-old Morrison in an alleged incident involving Morrison’s mother.
But both clubs dismissed suggestions of a bust-up in the players’ bar after the game, which Birmingham won 1-0.
Fulham spokeswoman Sarah Brookes told the Press Association: “There was no incident between Brevett and Morrison – end of story. We have nothing else to report.”
Birmingham spokesman Sean Connor added: “It was a storm in a teacup and we agree with Fulham’s view.
“Both clubs are happy to forget about it and wish each other all the best for the rest of the season.”
Fulham assistant manager Christian Damiano last night admitted Brevett had lost his cool on the pitch.
He said: “It’s frustrating when the game keeps stopping. Sometimes it’s difficult to keep your focus – and it was like that for Rufus.”
Referee Andy D’Urso sent off Birmingham centre-back Darren Purse and booked nine other players – half a dozen from the Blues and three from the home side.
