Source: Team_Talk
Hughes: Hart will return to Eastlands
Hart was allowed to join Birmingham on a season-long loan in a bid to further his development after losing his first-team place to Shay Given in the middle of last season.[LNB]The 22-year-old's time at St Andrew's has been a spectacular success. Hart has been a pivotal figure in Birmingham's rise up the table, triggering speculation that the England international, who is an outside contender to make Fabio Capello's World Cup squad, might eventually stay permanently.[LNB]It is certainly something Alex McLeish would like to see happen.[LNB]However, Hughes has no intention of a player signed from Shrewsbury by current England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce being allowed to leave Eastlands.[LNB]"We allowed Joe to go because we felt it was important that he played regular football," said Hughes.[LNB]"He was frustrated to lose his place when Shay came but we have huge regard for his ability.[LNB]"We felt it was important for him to continue to develop and improve.[LNB]"He wasn't going to do that outside the first-team here, so we decided the best course of action was to let him get some experience elsewhere.[LNB]"But our view on Joe has not changed.[LNB]"He is an outstanding 'keeper and we are pleased that he is a Manchester City player."[LNB][LNB] Tottenham v Man. City. Click here to bet.
