Oxford United captain Andy Crosby has hit back at suggestions by Bury's Jon Daly that he helped to get him sent off during Saturday's 1-1 draw at the Kassam Stadium.

Daly, who was ordered off after his horror challenge left Crozzer writhing in agony, has said the United skipper made a meal of the challenge.

Daly was shown a second yellow card by referee Steve Tomlin for the tackle, which left Crosby with a gash from his knee to his shin.

But Daly, who was on loan at Bury but has since returned to Stockport, said that he did not deserve to get sent off, and that Crosby made the tackle look worse than it was.

"I think the sending-off was harsh," he said.

"My first booking was a joke, and the second one came after we both went in for the ball. He got there before me and I did catch him, but I didn't intend to hurt him and I think he made a meal of it.

"At first it looked as though he had broken his leg. The next minute he is running round."

However, Crosby, who was given some rough treatment by Bury all afternoon, hit back at the claim.

"I saw him coming, but just couldn't get out of the way," he told United's official website.

"These things happen in a match, but I don't like being called a cheat, especially by the opposition manager.

"As soon as the final whistle blew I walked off, but he was coming on to the pitch pointing at me.

"I went across and asked him what he was shouting about and he called me a cheat. That's his opinion and there's nothing I can do about it.

But I think people can make their own minds up if they've seen the challenge. I don't stay down for nothing.

"There are a few stud marks, but nothing more serious than that. I've been able to train so should be OK for Saturday."

The Football Association have not yet received Tomlin's match report, and the official was giving nothing away last night.

"It's a matter between myself, Bury and the Football Association and I have nothing more to say," he said.