11 April 2012
Roberto Mancini revealed some of Manchester City's players wore shirts bearing the words 'Team Bridge' in support of team-mate Wayne Bridge during yesterday afternoon's Premier League win over Portsmouth.
Understanding the sensitivities of the situation, neither Gareth Barry, nor Shaun Wright-Phillips, colleagues of Bridge's with both club and country, perhaps wisely opted not to wear the shirts.
However, Carlos Tevez, Nigel de Jong and Stephen Ireland do not have to concern themselves with such matters and showed whose side they are on with their statement, which Mancini recognised.
"The players are very close to Wayne," said Mancini.
"He is a fantastic player and a good guy. It was a nice gesture."
