Stephen Ireland forced off after Maynor Figueroa tackle on Saturday . Hull City defender scraped studs down back of Ireland 's calf in defeat . Steve Bruce claims Ireland should have been sent off earlier in the game . Mark Hughes angered by Bruce and says he should accept Figueroa 's error . Comment:
Stephen Ireland forced off after Maynor Figueroa tackle on Saturday . Hull City defender scraped studs down back of Ireland 's calf in defeat . Steve Bruce claims Ireland should have been sent off earlier in the game . Mark Hughes angered by Bruce and says he should accept Figueroa 's error . Stoke City boss says Hull counterpart is trying to 'defend the indefensible '