Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini hit out at Hull City fans after Wayne Bridge was booed during their shock defeat.

Bridge has found himself in an unwanted media spotlight following the revelations about an alleged affair between former Chelsea team-mate John Terry and his ex-partner, which on Friday resulted in Terry being stripped of the England captaincy by coach Fabio Capello.

Terry was roundly booed during Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Hull at the KC on Tuesday and Bridge was also singled out by the home fans.

Mancini said: "I think sometimes we have to have respect for people. It was not good, in the first half, the people did not respect him."

The City coach, who refused to comment on Terry's demotion, added of Bridge's performance: "It was important he played and I hope in the next week he can improve. Wayne is an important player for us."