Joe Hart says £6m player took things by the scruff of the neck at Manchester City under Roberto Mancini

Joe Hart has spoken highly of a player who “rose up” and took things by the scruff of the neck during the “storm” that was Manchester City under Roberto Mancini.

The Roberto Mancini era at Manchester City helped pave the way for Pep Guardiola’s current dynasty, but it was not exactly plain sailing.

For instance, BBC Sport reported in 2013 that Mancini was sacked because of his ‘poor communication and relationships with players and executives’.

Joe Hart has now discussed what life…