So, after City’s well earned victory over local rivals United this week, Carlos Tevez has earned national praise and acclaim – his two-goal tally prompting many journalists to claim that the Argentine has proved Sir Alex Ferguson wrong to let him go.
One thing that is undeniable is that Tevez was the match-winner on Tuesday night.
But here’s another, and whisper it when around any buoyant City fans, he wasn’t THAT good.
For, here’s another home truth, he’s only ever been a second-rate version of Wayne Rooney. And as much as his two goals reflect well on him, it was only a penalty and a header from two yards.
What was more telling was the opportunities he spurned. Was it not for poor decision making from the referee and the United back-line, it is likely that Tevez’s wastefulness would’ve dominated media coverage.
One clear-cut headed opportunity was embarrassingly headed into the ground, while other openings were spurned in a similar fashion.
His display on the night was based more on luck than judgement and was far from a world beater – and for £47million you’d certainly expect a player of the highest calibre.
That, hype or not, is not Tevez. Though his hard-working ethic is certainly endearing, he wouldn’t get into the United first eleven.
Therefore, Fergie’s decision was justified, even if may have come back to haunt him this week.
Hahaha. Me thinks the lady doth protest too much.
Tevez is averaging more than a goal a game for Sh*teh, he was astonishing at west ham too. I hate to say it, but he’s the hottest striker in the country right now. For some reason, SAF ruined a brilliant player when he was on loan to us.
It wasn’t just last night that is earning him the plaudits. Don’t make the same mistake as Neville by writing Tevez off as a 3rd rate Rooney.
I don’t blame Neville for his one finger salute last night. Carlito thoroughly embarrased him. Neville was clearly humiliated, and hurting bad, made to eat his words in front of all those city fans, Tevez, and the millions of BBC1 viewers. The FA shouldn’t charge him, he’s suffered enough.
Quote: The FA shouldn’t charge him, he’s suffered enough.
I certainly agree, just imagine having to look in the mirror at that face. Why also does he have to do a warm up just to show the finger, age showing? £719m and counting, tick tock!
Let me clarify something – I think that Carlos Tevez is a very good player.
Would he get into the United line-up? No, he’s a second-rate version of Rooney.
Was he worth the asking price for a back-up player? No, if you look at the recent financial reports you will see that United were only in the black as a result of Ronaldo’s sale. They literally couldn’t afford to buy Tevez.
City could throw just short of £50million at him, which is fine for them as a club, but in general Tevez isn’t worth that fee for clubs without an endless cash supply.
Ferguson puts on a brave face, but he knows that the reason he didn’t splash out in the summer is because he just hasn’t got the funds to do so with.