It's not like this hasn't been coming.
It's not like we can't cope without him.
It's not like we haven't got the money to replace him.
I totally 100% agree with this. Cards on the table I am not even slightly surprised this has happened. I cant really see why any other city fan would be he has been making noises about leaving pretty much since he signed. Tevez has had 3 clubs in england in 4 season and they were joking on Five live that he never stays anywhere longer than 2 seasons.
Yes it is a huge blow. He is by far our best player and the team is built around him. Yes it will be nearly impossible to replace 39 goals from 60 games with one player.
BUT if Tevez and Adebayor (+ Jo and RSC for that matter) left in January and were repalced with Dzeko, Benzema and Carrol would it be the end of the end of the world ?
I dont think so.
All those players would get hatfuls of goals in that city side. None of those players will get 40 goals in 60 games on their own but collectively they would get a similar return I am sure.
And maybe just maybe they would actually want to play for us, keep their mouths shut, respect the manager and fans and get on with the job at hand.
All of those targets are possible even in January. Morinho was near enough falling over himself to swap Benzema for Ade in the summer. When you look at some of their cast offs, VDV, Snider etc there are some rich pickings to be had in the Real bargain basement.
DZeko wants out, Juve cant sign him at the moment. Anyone that offers £35 millionc an have him. As for Carrol, Fatley would sell his own wife and kids for the right money. £20 million would have him in the city shirt no doubt about it.