Bellamy reveals extent of Mancini dispute

Craig Bellamy has revealed he has not spoken to Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini for 18 months – and blames the Italian’s man-management style for the breakdown in communication.

The 31-year-old striker – expected to be left behind when City’s first-team squad fly to Los Angeles for pre-season training today – claims his career prospects at Eastlands stalled within days of Mancini being installed as successor to Mark Hughes in December 2009.