Tevez: "I am a City fan. When United play City, I root for City"

Agreed. Top quality player for us.
Could not understand why he was always the first name up hen subs were made. Pissed me right off at the time. He deserved 90 mins every game, but rarely got it at one point
 
Hoghead said:
Are you sure about that? Try the FA Cup final against Wigan (who were thumped by Bury 4:0 in the 1st round on Sat).
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Yep you're right mate - he played in an FA Cup final and didn't really try his hardest - bow to your superior football knowledge. HOGHEAD!
 
RichardDunneOwnGoal said:
Hahaha, that's quality.

That's the ammunition for this week sorted.

He could've gone on to be a true legend here, shame the spat with Mancini spoiled it. His behaviour left a very bitter taste in the mouth, has to be said.

I'll try and reflect on the sweeter moments though.

When he signed and Garry Cook welcomed him at the reception of COMS with a hug like Jesus to a long lost disciple. The Welcome to Manchester poster. All the rags saying they were glad to see the back of him, and some even saying they got the better deal on signing Owen for free (mentalists).

His goal in the League Cup semi derby at home where he gave it to Neville on the touchline and cupped his ears in front of Taggart when we were singing his name.

Some real quality moments.

The 4-2 at the Bridge where he ran the show and was battling anyone and everyone, squaring up to Terry. Was quality.

One of the more obscure moments I can think of is that season where we played him as a false nine and he pretty much singlehandedly dragged us to 3rd and our first top four finish. And besides his stunning brilliance, leading the entire side, was one particular moment when we played Chelsea at home that season that stands out for me.

It was in the lashing rain when Chelsea got a penalty in the dying moments to potentially equalise, Given saved it, cue raptures and the ball being cleared wide. Well the ball fell between Tevez and Terry, at the touchline and they both hurtled towards it, sprinting at full pelt. Both of them hurled themselves at it smashing each other in the 50/50, Tevez being the much smaller man didn't hesitate and threw himself at it. When they came together, Tevez picked himself up and came away with the ball, initiating a counter attack. Terry was left in a heap on the floor and eventually hobbled off, injured.

That was Tevez. And he was a sight to behold at times.

Just wish it didn't turn out the way it had.
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Brilliant memories - which I don't feel turned out too badly, the lad would probably have stayed in Argentine with BJ's if he could have made his fortune with them - great to see him jumping into the crowd to celebrate - man of the people imo- and his people at home came first, I don't fault anyone for that.
 
Newquayblue said:
Brilliant memories - which I don't feel turned out too badly, the lad would probably have stayed in Argentine with BJ's if he could have made his fortune with them - great to see him jumping into the crowd to celebrate - man of the people imo- and his people at home came first, I don't fault anyone for that.
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BJ's??? Each to their own, but I just thought he was a great footballer
 
I would have been devastated if he'd said he supports United in the derby!

He was volatile and a bit of a lunatic, but as others have said Mancini was far from blameless.

Thankfully it all ended well and they will both always be City legends in my eyes.
 
Absolute warrior,a modern day version of Francis Lee,but probably better all round.He was just what we needed to drag us up to the top,a born winner
who chased every ball in a Blue shirt.He would have scored a hat trick at Villa Park with our chances created.
 
I hated his antics at Munich but really respected the effort he put into games when he was on the pitch. I'm glad he played for us and won some medals. You could guarantee 100% from him every game and I'm delighted that he doesn't like the rags.
 
He was a great player - but most of he was the signing that showed Europe that City wanted to be a top club again in their eyes.

The Welcome to Manchester poster was one that cut deeply into Ferguson's back - gave him reason to be concerned that this sleeping giant could one day compete with the best again -

Rag fans were really wound up by that poster - someone had dared to leave them for City - it was a huge moment for us as a club and Tevez was at the heart of it.

It was a massive symbol of intent..... Look at us now. Recognised as a giant of a club again and capable of attracting the best players in Europe.

A great player who will never quite gain the hearts and minds of City like Aguero does but who was possibly the most important signing we ever made......
 
The one signing that made me go ''Wow!'' when we got him.A genuine world class player snubbing the rags and signing for us,it made me think we were now on the way back to the top. It is hard i know to forget 'Munichgate' but this player was a warrior and when he pulled that blue shirt on he left everything on the pitch. Joe Royle once said about Dickov that he would chase waste paper and the same was true about Tevez only with a massive upgrade on skill and talent. If we could get him on loan or a short term deal it would lift everyone at the club and help our striking situation no end.
 
Got to admire carlito , he could have towed the line , and got on the rag bandwagon , but he has come out and stated he is a city fan , and prefers our club , he could of had an easy life and said he loved the rags and become Mr.Popular , but Tevez is his own man , hes got balls of steel ,he is single minded and has great belief in his ability , like all world class players ,and i would have him back at our club in a heartbeat.
 
I wonder if City are getting big in Argentina these days? It would make sense that he was asked that, plus the Aguero and Duggan Affair story a few weeks back.

Not that I don't believe him because he was well looked after by the club and City is much more of a family than the swampy side of Manchester I reckon.

I loved Tevez's playing style, he was a tenacious little bulldog on the pitch battling up and down the pitch for the team(but not without his skill and flair either, he's scored some belters) but it's been the same where ever he's gone he just wants to win which is no bad thing.
 
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