Wayne Bridge has hit back at Roberto Mancini after the Manchester City boss mocked his own left-back, and Bridge insists the only reason he is still at the club is because they are standing in the way of his departure.

• Mancini questions Bridge motives

Bridge has played just once this season, in a Carling Cup tie against Birmingham. The former England man has been banished to training with the youth team by Mancini, who has publicly claimed he wants rid of Bridge's ...

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