Hart: We can be City legends too

JOE Hart believes the outpouring of emotion at Manchester City following the death of Neil Young shows the affection in which any player able to help the club win silverware will be held.

Flags have been flying at half mast at Eastlands after it was confirmed Young had lost his battle with cancer.

The 66–year–old had been ill for some time and fans had already paid tribute to the Fallowfield–born forward by wearing the distinctive black and red striped shirts for the recent FA Cup ties with Leicester that Young was wearing when he scored the winner against the same opposition in the final at Wembley in 1969.

City are still to emulate that success. Indeed, they have not won a trophy of any description since the 1976 League Cup.

But Hart realises immortality awaits for those who can break the depressing drought.

"It is a sad day for the club," said the England ’keeper.

"He did so many great things, achieving what the club is striving for now.

"Doing something like that at a great club like Manchester City can put you down as a legend."

City are to confirm exactly what tribute they will pay to Young at tomorrow’s home Premier League game against West Brom.