Bellamy, never one to hold back an opinion, offered Styles a few choice words during the Carling Cup semi-final with Manchester United at Ewood Park. The official responded with a yellow card, instantly wiping away the Welshman's hoped-for visit to old club Newcastle on January 21.
That spat obviously defused a potential explosive reunion with his old mate Alan Shearer. United fans were laughing when the Toon won at Blackburn earlier in the season, and Bellamy was apparently seeking revenge.