VIDEO: Hull defender Alex Bruce crashes into own post; left with bloody nose

Hull City defender Alex Bruce was left with a bloody nose during the Tigers' match with Manchester United on Thursday after he had an unfortunate encounter with his own goal post.

This was the result of the collision:

The old adage says that the post is a goalkeeper's best friend.

There's a reason defenders aren't mentioned in that saying -- as proved by Bruce.

To add insult to injury, Hull would go on to lose the match 3-2.

[H/T: 101 Great Goals]