Joe Hart (joined Torino on season long loan - Official)

[p.taker]

Bravo isn't better than Joe. He can see him off.

Lol. Bravo is largely considered a Top 5 keeper in the world and he is light years ahead of Joe in sweeper keeping and distribution. I understand the sentiment people have for Hart, but when it comes to comparing him to other keepers in the world people need to start taking their blue-tinted specs off.

 

[yayas trusty right foot]

Some people are getting a bit soppy on here...

Joe is a good goalie but that as far as it goes, he make the odd good save and a few blunders..

If the manager thinks a new goalie will improve the team, then we have to trust his decision..

I for one was getting a bit tired of the " come on " shouts from him in the tunnel, all seemed a bit false to me..

 

[Robanompivenov]

I get why the Hart defenders are reacting the way they are in this thread but it is clear (well, I hope it should be but it clearly isn't registering with some) that he doesn't have the required skill set to play the kind of role that Pep demands of his goalie.

Now don't get me wrong, he's a very good goalkeeper and has played a huge part in getting City to where we are today but this team is organic and evolving and I'm sorry to say Joe is being left behind. Not being left behind in a regression of ability in my opinion but rather that this team going in a new tactical and technical direction. We are upgrading the team in most areas, sentiment should not dictate that we ignore this particular position in our team.

When you chuck in his poor form and his preoccupation with how he's perceived by everyone else (his pre game shenanigans get right on my tits, less chest thumping shouty shouty might help you focus a bit more Joe, mate!) it's easy to see why we would be even more keen to upgrade, especially when there are players of the calibre of Bravo and Stegen supposedly available.

The big win in all this as well is that he is a hugely saleable asset so we'd hopefully make a fuck ton of cash on any sale. I love you Joe, thanks for everything but I love City more!

 

[cleavers]

I don't see much of that fella, he was dropped and people are discussing the possible reasons why, the wait and see policy has never worked on a football forum

Most of it isn't "discussion" its just piss taking of Hart dropping, punching, missing, or hoofing it, hardly discussion, by those who don't seem to like Hart anyway, and ignoring what Pep has said, before and after yesterday's game, that there is no issue between them.

I've no doubt Hart is upset about being left out, and I'd expect nothing less, but its up to Hart to deal with it professionally and respond, personally as a City fan that's what I hope happens.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

I get why the Hart defenders are reacting the way they are in this thread but it is clear (well, I hope it should be but it clearly isn't registering with some) that he doesn't have the required skill set to play the kind of role that Pep demands of his goalie.

Now don't get me wrong, he's a very good goalkeeper and has played a huge part in getting City to where we are today but this team is organic and evolving and I'm sorry to say Joe is being left behind. Not being left behind in a regression of ability in my opinion but rather that this team going in a new tactical and technical direction. We are upgrading the team in most areas, sentiment should not dictate that we ignore this particular position in our team.

When you chuck in his poor form and his preoccupation with how he's perceived by everyone else (his pre game shenanigans get right on my tits, less chest thumping shouty shouty might help you focus a bit more Joe, mate!) it's easy to see why we would be even more keen to upgrade, especially when there are players of the calibre of Bravo and Stegen supposedly available.

The big win in all this as well is that he is a hugely saleable asset so we'd hopefully make a fuck ton of cash on any sale. I love you Joe, thanks for everything but I love City more!

Since when have we ever made ton of cash on anyone? We are fucking useless at this. Prob end up going on loan with us paying 80% of his wages.

I'd rather he stay, get his head down, learn what's required and just get on with it.

The ones good thing as illustrated by the fact Nasri was publicly shamed for being too fat and Hart dropped is that this manager is not going to take any shit off them, unlike the last one. If they didn't know it before, they will now.

 

[Len Rum]

A lot of posters are assuming he's been dropped because of his poor distribution, maybe Pep just doesn't rate his overall goalkeeping ability.

 

[mosssideblue]

A lot of posters are assuming he's been dropped because of his poor distribution, maybe Pep just doesn't rate his overall goalkeeping ability.

Surely, whilst not impossible, is highly unlikely as what your saying effectively is that he thinks Willy is the better "traditional" keeper. Maybe he does, who knows

 

[Dribble]

Since when have we ever made ton of cash on anyone? We are fucking useless at this. Prob end up going on loan with us paying 80% of his wages.

I'd rather he stay, get his head down, learn what's required and just get on with it.

The ones good thing as illustrated by the fact Nasri was publicly shamed for being too fat and Hart dropped is that this manager is not going to take any shit off them, unlike the last one. If they didn't know it before, they will now.

Great post. Thank fuck we've got manager in charge again. The players will either have to shape up or ship out, either way is fine by me.

 

[itisrising]

If he does leave, I hope more than anything that it is amicable. I love Hart. Plays with passion and is a true blue. He's always the first over and he is a leader. Pep needs to understand he has our full backing but there is going to be increasing pressure on him If he sells Hart.

 

[Sergio Picasso Aguero]

Joe is a good goalie but that as far as it goes, he make the odd good save and a few blunders..

I for one was getting a bit tired of the " come on " shouts from him in the tunnel, all seemed a bit false to me..

The first sentence sums up Hart

The second sentence is why sentimental City fans think he is "world class"

It's not a coincidence that 3 managers in a row have sought to replace him. It's only his homegrown status and his fake passion that has kept him here