Carlos Tevez...soon to be on your bookshelf


The history of Carlos Tevez's transfer sagas have enough content to rival War and Peace for longetivity.
The history of Carlos Tevez's transfer sagas have enough content to rival War and Peace for longetivity.
The Carlos Tevez saga maybe coming to a close, and I’m sure everyone is breathing a sigh of relief that it’s all blowing over.
Player power is a volatile thing. A growing, common stumbling block for many teams across the UK and Europe. The modern day footballer exploits the faith a club shows in them, by demanding more money and threatening employers by claiming that they yearn to move clubs.
So when did Manchester City finally cross over from “wannabe” contenders to a proper force in English football? Was it the arrival of the Arab Sheikhs? The first big deadline-day swoop (Robinho)? Qualifying for the Champions League? The realisation they don’t need Carlos Tevez? Or the recent derby demolition at Old Trafford?
So part one of Mancini v McCarthy is over with Mancini the victor however, this weekends tie at the Etihad Stadium will be a completely different proposition.
Sunday’s thrashing of fiercest rivals Manchester United has seen bookmakers, pundits and fans alike
start to consider the realistic possibility of Manchester City overhauling United as top dogs in the
Barclays Premier League.
Manchester City have today confirmed that they have concluded their hearing relating to Carlos Tevez and his alleged misconduct. The now infamous incident that took place in Munich as City were playing their Champions League fixture against Bayern on September 27th when it was alleged that Carlos Tevez refused to come onto the field of play.
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will offer Carlos Tevez a Premier League lifeline.
It seems that the negative stereotypical view of modern day footballers is again in the media spotlight. As we have all read lately it seems to be largely circled around Carlos Tevez. Although what he did in Munich was unforgiveable, he isn’t alone.
After his antics last week in Germany, Carlos Tevez has not exactly warmed the hearts of football fans across the globe.
There is no doubt about it. After Tuesday night’s display of arrogance, the Carlos Tevez saga at Manchester City Football Club is finally over, and I am as relieved as I was after the end of the release of the Twilight Saga novels.
The chances are that none of you know this, but I am a Wolverhampton Wanderers fan. I have been a Wanderer since I was about eight when I asked my Dad who the local teams are, and thought the name ‘Wolves’ sounded the coolest.