Joe Hart has come in for a fair amount of criticism in recent months, with many Manchester City fans here in the Football Transfer Tavern unhappy with the regularity of the England keepers mistakes – a sentiment that Pep Guardiola seemingly agrees with.
Despite being a regular in the Manchester City first team for the last few years, Guardiola saw fit to drop Hart for the first game of the season, in what was an expected and controversial decision by the new City boss.
Joe Hart was harshly criticised after England’s exit from the 2016 European Championship, with the keeper facing particular criticism for a number of costly mistakes throughout the campaign.
Manchester City fans generally couldn’t agree on the news, with the decision facing mixed reviews amongst the City faithful.
Some felt that Guardiola’s decision was a good one…
Pep's is doing at #MCFC (dropping Yaya & Hart) what Mourinho don't have the balls to do at #MUFC that is dropping Wayne Rooney
— Adam (@adam_onx) August 15, 2016
I really don't think Hart will be sold. He had 45 minutes game time pre season. Start him Tuesday get him back up to speed. Sorted #MCFC
— Matt (@MCFC_Matt_1989) August 15, 2016
He seems determined to get best out of players and I reckon he knows how to handle Hart #mcfc ( I hope.)
— Clive Myrie (@CliveMyrieBBC) August 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/YipYap_/status/765156439451107328
Others felt the decision to drop Hart was a shocking one by Guardiola…
https://twitter.com/CallumBridle/status/765128425774387200
I could understand if Yaya, Bony, Nasri & Mangala leaves the club but Joe Hart that's harsh really harsh #MCFC
— Moloto Andrew (@theAlist2) August 15, 2016
If joe hart leaves man city I think it will backfire on pep. I'd say Hart is up there with the best #mcfc #hart
— Danny Lee Clark (@danny_lee_clark) August 15, 2016
Guardiola so desperate to get rid of Hart – one of the best goalie in the world. its disgusting joe was treated in such rebelious way #MCFC
— Adegboyega Adewale (@Real_Gboyega) August 15, 2016
Joe hart needs to stay simply because he gives it his all every week, a proud blue #mcfc pic.twitter.com/9ahu44yJxr
— Jacob Rhodes (@JacobRhodes94) August 15, 2016
What do you think City fans? An inspired decision or a poor one? Should he be sold? Who should replace him?
Let us know below!
