City keeper Hart in death threats claim as Manchester derby turns nasty

The Manchester derby was scarred by ugly scenes.

City goalkeeper Joe Hart was recorded on Sky TV saying he had been subjected to death threats from fans.

United’s owners, the Glazers, then faced an angry mob en route to their helicopter which was taking them to see their NFL team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, lose at Wembley.

Claim: Joe Hart was heard saying he received death threats at Old Trafford

Their car was jostled by United fans opposed to their ownership.

As Hart walked off the pitch at full time, he said to James Milner: ‘I was getting death threats the whole of the second half’, but he later played it down as ‘just banter’.

Contrasting looks: Joe Hart was slightly happier than Wayne Rooney (bottom)

Meanwhile, Wayne Rooney had his head in his hand and could not manage a smile as he went out in Manchester to celebrate his 26th birthday on Sunday night.

At least Hart and girlfriend Kimberley Crew were in better spirits.

Glum: Manchester United players look on in disbelief during their defeat