Not sure what I make of this with Tevez. He is obviously a fan's favourite and rightly so but I think Utd have kept pretty much a dignified silence throughout this year on his situation other than a few cryptic soundbites from Gill that they would sit down at the end of the season and talk it through. Which to be fair is pretty much club policy. Joorabchian said that Utd gave them a deadline to consider the contract offer and quite rightly so. He could have dragged this out till August and still ****** off and left us in a position where we couldn't buy a replacement.
They cite that we have shown a lack of commitment to Tevez. If memory serves correct, it was Utd who went out of there way to secure the loan transfer from West Ham two years ago and sort out the whole sorry mess for him that Joorabchian, West Ham and the Premier League had created. So no I do not accept what they say about lack of commitment.
When you take a step back from it I think you can clearly see who is pulling the strings on this and it certainly isn't Tevez that's for sure. If playing time was an issue in the big games, then the natural progression would be Liverpool surely as they are in need of a player to come off Torres. But Joorabchian wouldn't allow it as 'Pool wanted to pay in instalments. Citeh will offer him +£20k a week more than anyone but when the high profile games are all at home in the Premierleague it shows a lack of ambition to me. As for the Chelsea offer, will his situation be any better there than at Old Trafford given that Ancelloti plays with 1 striker so he will always be in rotation there.
Replacement wise, I think Fergie will have a few Irons in the fire. I wouldn't be suprised though if he strengthens more in midfield and gives macheda or wellbeck their wings this year.
You only have to look at the reports to see whats happened:-
United organize 2 year loan deal for Tevez.
Its a great success
Tevez wants a commitment to future.
United say at the end of the two year loan period.
Tevez and Agent whine there is no talks.
United say, there will be talks, at the end of the Two years.
Tevez and Agent complain about a lack of respect and commitment, despite the fact the two years isnt up.
Two years is up, united say yes, we will pay the asking price, and give you a big dollop of cash every week, almost as much as our highest paid players.
Tezez and Agent say oooohh, we need some time to think about this.
United say, you have got to be kidding? after all that whining, we offer you what you wanted and more? I tell you what, ******** to you, sling your hook if thats the way it is.
Tevez and kia ora suddenly realize there isnt a stampede of clubs racing to sell Tevez and say a collective "Do'h".
