Carlos Tevez, originally uploaded by Seba1982.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Man City welcomes Carlos Tévez to Manchester
Man City welcomes Carlos Tévez to Manchester, originally uploaded by dullhunk.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Manchester United attack equally as strong as City's despite Carlos Tevez transfer
Carlos Tevez gave a nod to the attacking wealth at Manchester United by admitting that his lack of first-team opportunities at Old Trafford proved a major factor in his decision to leave the club at the end of last season.
But if the Argentine believes that his move across town to Manchester City will guarantee the regular football he craved, but failed to get, at United, then Mark Hughes's move for Emmanuel Adebayor might just have Tevez thinking again.
Tevez, Adebayor and Roque Santa Cruz could be some strike-force at Eastlands, but then Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov and Michael Owen, plus the coltish talents of Federico Macheda and Danny Welbeck, ensure that Sir Alex Ferguson will not be short of firepower at Old Trafford either.
Tevez's decision to cross the divide in Manchester has undoubtedly left a dent in United's attacking options and bolstered City's.
But do not fall into trap of believing that Hughes is now assembling a frontline that will be the envy of the Premier League and the rest of Europe.
If he lands Adebayor from Arsenal, then Hughes will possess fearsome attacking options, especially when you consider that Craig Bellamy and Robinho will also play up-front this season.
City are clearly closing the gap on their rivals in terms of strikers, but ask a Premier League defender who he would rather face and it is unlikely that he would plump for Rooney, Berbatov and Owen ahead of City's forwards.
The same goes for the Steven Gerrard-Fernando Torres double act at Anfield or a Chelsea forward line of Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka at the top of their game.
All of the above have proven their goalscoring credentials at the top level, in the Champions League and on the international stage, both as individuals and as partners.
Hughes has still to throw Tevez and Santa Cruz together on a training pitch, never mind in a competitive fixture. If Adebayor arrives, he will just become another powerful ingredient in the City cocktail.
As a world-renowned striker during his playing days, few people understand what it takes to score goals and succeed as a forward better than Hughes and he will have a plan for his new strikers.
Santa Cruz, the £17m buy from Blackburn, was identified by Hughes as his target man of choice as long ago as last summer, but it has taken a year to recruit the Paraguayan.
Samuel Eto'o and Tevez were lined up to play just off Santa Cruz, but the withdrawal from the race to sign Eto'o has shifted the focus to Adebayor, whose game barely compares to that of the pacy Eto'o.
Adebayor is more of a front-man in the mould of Santa Cruz, but his ability on the ground, with his quick feet and eye for the spectacular at least offers variation from the more powerful Paraguay forward.
Hughes will have problems fitting his players in. If he opts for Santa Cruz, with Adebayor and Tevez just behind, then where does that leave Bellamy? The Welshman will also be frozen out if Santa Cruz and Adebayor are deployed as a twin strike-force with Tevez in the hole.
In midfield, Hughes must somehow find a way to field Gareth Barry, Stephen Ireland, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Nigel de Jong and Robinho. Five into three clearly doesn't go.
Over at Old Trafford, Sir Alex Ferguson has juggled his squad for years and his players are now accustomed to the rotation system at United. At City, without Europe draining the resources, Hughes might not need to rotate at all.
But in terms of the battle of the forward lines, City are emerging from United's shadow.
Which frontline will score the most this season? Despite all the glamour of City's summer signings, the smart money will still be on United's strikers outscoring their rivals in blue.
City strikers:
Carlos Tevez - The superstar signing craved by the Abu Dhabi owners, Tevez can expect to start virtually every game after rejecting Manchester United for City.
Roque Santa Cruz - Not the box office name in comparison to Tevez, but Santa Cruz starred for Blackburn under Mark Hughes and he will have a major role as the target man.
Emmanuel Adebayor - City are still waiting for the green light to lure the Togo forward from Arsenal, but he would give Hughes Champions League experience and guaranteed goals.
Craig Bellamy - Injury problems have marred his recent career, but when fit and on form, the Welshman's record compares with the very best. Might not start many games, though.
Robinho - The Brazilian will either thrive amongst fellow stars or become unsettled due to a waning influence. His future may not be secure if he starts the season slowly.
Felipe Caicedo - Sporting Lisbon are waiting to sign the Ecuador forward. Hughes will probably let him go, but he proved his worth in the second half of last season.
Benjani - Do not expect the Zimbabwean to start the season at Eastlands. The fierce competition will drive him to another club in the coming weeks.
Ched Evans - Hughes rates the young Welshman, but a loan move to either Sheffield United or Stoke looks to be on the cards. Otherwise, he will be restricted to Carling Cup football at City.
United strikers:
Wayne Rooney - Big season for the England forward. If he is handed the central role he prefers at Old Trafford, then he can score the goals that Cristiano Ronaldo delivered for United.
Dimitar Berbatov - Still to justify his £30.75m price tag, but the Bulgarian is a proven Premier League goalscorer and the departures of Ronaldo and Tevez could see him flourish.
Michael Owen - At 29 and with a World Cup on the horizon, Owen has the perfect motivation to score the goals that will make his free transfer signing one of the bargains of the decade.
Danny Welbeck - Sir Alex Ferguson claims the 18-year-old can gatecrash England's World Cup squad. Tall, powerful and with an eye for goal, this could be Welbeck's year.
Federico Macheda - The Italian teenager burst onto the scene with two goals in two games last season. Still raw and unproven, but he has proven his credentials as an impact substitute.
But if the Argentine believes that his move across town to Manchester City will guarantee the regular football he craved, but failed to get, at United, then Mark Hughes's move for Emmanuel Adebayor might just have Tevez thinking again.
Tevez, Adebayor and Roque Santa Cruz could be some strike-force at Eastlands, but then Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov and Michael Owen, plus the coltish talents of Federico Macheda and Danny Welbeck, ensure that Sir Alex Ferguson will not be short of firepower at Old Trafford either.
Tevez's decision to cross the divide in Manchester has undoubtedly left a dent in United's attacking options and bolstered City's.
But do not fall into trap of believing that Hughes is now assembling a frontline that will be the envy of the Premier League and the rest of Europe.
If he lands Adebayor from Arsenal, then Hughes will possess fearsome attacking options, especially when you consider that Craig Bellamy and Robinho will also play up-front this season.
City are clearly closing the gap on their rivals in terms of strikers, but ask a Premier League defender who he would rather face and it is unlikely that he would plump for Rooney, Berbatov and Owen ahead of City's forwards.
The same goes for the Steven Gerrard-Fernando Torres double act at Anfield or a Chelsea forward line of Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka at the top of their game.
All of the above have proven their goalscoring credentials at the top level, in the Champions League and on the international stage, both as individuals and as partners.
Hughes has still to throw Tevez and Santa Cruz together on a training pitch, never mind in a competitive fixture. If Adebayor arrives, he will just become another powerful ingredient in the City cocktail.
As a world-renowned striker during his playing days, few people understand what it takes to score goals and succeed as a forward better than Hughes and he will have a plan for his new strikers.
Santa Cruz, the £17m buy from Blackburn, was identified by Hughes as his target man of choice as long ago as last summer, but it has taken a year to recruit the Paraguayan.
Samuel Eto'o and Tevez were lined up to play just off Santa Cruz, but the withdrawal from the race to sign Eto'o has shifted the focus to Adebayor, whose game barely compares to that of the pacy Eto'o.
Adebayor is more of a front-man in the mould of Santa Cruz, but his ability on the ground, with his quick feet and eye for the spectacular at least offers variation from the more powerful Paraguay forward.
Hughes will have problems fitting his players in. If he opts for Santa Cruz, with Adebayor and Tevez just behind, then where does that leave Bellamy? The Welshman will also be frozen out if Santa Cruz and Adebayor are deployed as a twin strike-force with Tevez in the hole.
In midfield, Hughes must somehow find a way to field Gareth Barry, Stephen Ireland, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Nigel de Jong and Robinho. Five into three clearly doesn't go.
Over at Old Trafford, Sir Alex Ferguson has juggled his squad for years and his players are now accustomed to the rotation system at United. At City, without Europe draining the resources, Hughes might not need to rotate at all.
But in terms of the battle of the forward lines, City are emerging from United's shadow.
Which frontline will score the most this season? Despite all the glamour of City's summer signings, the smart money will still be on United's strikers outscoring their rivals in blue.
City strikers:
Carlos Tevez - The superstar signing craved by the Abu Dhabi owners, Tevez can expect to start virtually every game after rejecting Manchester United for City.
Roque Santa Cruz - Not the box office name in comparison to Tevez, but Santa Cruz starred for Blackburn under Mark Hughes and he will have a major role as the target man.
Emmanuel Adebayor - City are still waiting for the green light to lure the Togo forward from Arsenal, but he would give Hughes Champions League experience and guaranteed goals.
Craig Bellamy - Injury problems have marred his recent career, but when fit and on form, the Welshman's record compares with the very best. Might not start many games, though.
Robinho - The Brazilian will either thrive amongst fellow stars or become unsettled due to a waning influence. His future may not be secure if he starts the season slowly.
Felipe Caicedo - Sporting Lisbon are waiting to sign the Ecuador forward. Hughes will probably let him go, but he proved his worth in the second half of last season.
Benjani - Do not expect the Zimbabwean to start the season at Eastlands. The fierce competition will drive him to another club in the coming weeks.
Ched Evans - Hughes rates the young Welshman, but a loan move to either Sheffield United or Stoke looks to be on the cards. Otherwise, he will be restricted to Carling Cup football at City.
United strikers:
Wayne Rooney - Big season for the England forward. If he is handed the central role he prefers at Old Trafford, then he can score the goals that Cristiano Ronaldo delivered for United.
Dimitar Berbatov - Still to justify his £30.75m price tag, but the Bulgarian is a proven Premier League goalscorer and the departures of Ronaldo and Tevez could see him flourish.
Michael Owen - At 29 and with a World Cup on the horizon, Owen has the perfect motivation to score the goals that will make his free transfer signing one of the bargains of the decade.
Danny Welbeck - Sir Alex Ferguson claims the 18-year-old can gatecrash England's World Cup squad. Tall, powerful and with an eye for goal, this could be Welbeck's year.
Federico Macheda - The Italian teenager burst onto the scene with two goals in two games last season. Still raw and unproven, but he has proven his credentials as an impact substitute.
Carlos Tevez excited by Manchester City challenge
Carlos Tevez will be unveiled as Manchester City's latest signing at 2pm this afternoon after finally agreeing a five-year deal while reports are suggesting that he will shortly be joined by Emmanuel Adebayor.
City paid in excess of £25 million for Tevez, who only a month ago rejected the opportunity to remain at Manchester United, and a similar offer is understood to have been made for the Arsenal striker.
Adebayor is said to have undergone a medical and is on the verge of agreeing a five-year deal worth £170,00-a-week.
Following last night's announcement, Tevez said he was excited to be playing a part in the Eastlands revolution and was confident he could help his new club achieve great things.
"The manager and the owners are very ambitious and that became clear to me the first time we spoke," he told the Mail. "This is the chance to be involved from the start, an opportunity to help build and create a special experience.
"I am here for success and to win trophies. There is a great feeling of excitement around the club. Look at the quality of the players who have been signed and the prospect of other top-quality players coming too. Things are happening at this club.
"The owners made it clear to me they will be doing everything in their power to make this an extraordinary club to play for - I look forward to being part of that experience.
"This is a new adventure for me and I thank the people who have made this possible."
Tevez, who will retain the same squad number - 32 - he donned for United and West Ham, also insisted his decision to join City had been his alone.
A lack of starts under Sir Alex Ferguson has always been cited as the main stimulus behind his decision to leave Old Trafford, but looking ahead, Tevez said that given the chance, he knows he can develop under his new manager.
"When I get the chance to play, I am confident that it can lead to goals, for me and for my team-mates. I am a team player who can score goals. I know my responsibilities," he said.
"Mark Hughes played in my position for some of the biggest clubs in the world and understands the demands and pressure of playing as a striker. I look forward to learning from him."
Excited by the Argentina international's arrival and the prospect of Adebayor following closely, Hughes has hailed the efforts being made by the club to maximise their chances of challenging for the Premier League's top spots next season.
"This is yet another deal that shows the commitment of owner Sheikh Mansour to make this club the best it can possibly be," Hughes told the club's official website. "Carlos is an international player of the highest class who possesses all the attributes that will help drive this club forward.
"He is not only outstanding technically but he is a reliable goalscorer and someone who will contribute fully to the team ethic. He gives us another exciting attacking dimension.
"It is terrific news and I cannot wait to welcome him to City."
City paid in excess of £25 million for Tevez, who only a month ago rejected the opportunity to remain at Manchester United, and a similar offer is understood to have been made for the Arsenal striker.
Adebayor is said to have undergone a medical and is on the verge of agreeing a five-year deal worth £170,00-a-week.
Following last night's announcement, Tevez said he was excited to be playing a part in the Eastlands revolution and was confident he could help his new club achieve great things.
"The manager and the owners are very ambitious and that became clear to me the first time we spoke," he told the Mail. "This is the chance to be involved from the start, an opportunity to help build and create a special experience.
"I am here for success and to win trophies. There is a great feeling of excitement around the club. Look at the quality of the players who have been signed and the prospect of other top-quality players coming too. Things are happening at this club.
"The owners made it clear to me they will be doing everything in their power to make this an extraordinary club to play for - I look forward to being part of that experience.
"This is a new adventure for me and I thank the people who have made this possible."
Tevez, who will retain the same squad number - 32 - he donned for United and West Ham, also insisted his decision to join City had been his alone.
A lack of starts under Sir Alex Ferguson has always been cited as the main stimulus behind his decision to leave Old Trafford, but looking ahead, Tevez said that given the chance, he knows he can develop under his new manager.
"When I get the chance to play, I am confident that it can lead to goals, for me and for my team-mates. I am a team player who can score goals. I know my responsibilities," he said.
"Mark Hughes played in my position for some of the biggest clubs in the world and understands the demands and pressure of playing as a striker. I look forward to learning from him."
Excited by the Argentina international's arrival and the prospect of Adebayor following closely, Hughes has hailed the efforts being made by the club to maximise their chances of challenging for the Premier League's top spots next season.
"This is yet another deal that shows the commitment of owner Sheikh Mansour to make this club the best it can possibly be," Hughes told the club's official website. "Carlos is an international player of the highest class who possesses all the attributes that will help drive this club forward.
"He is not only outstanding technically but he is a reliable goalscorer and someone who will contribute fully to the team ethic. He gives us another exciting attacking dimension.
"It is terrific news and I cannot wait to welcome him to City."
Friday, April 17, 2009
Tevez Scores for United Against Chelsea
Tevez Scores for United Against Chelsea, originally uploaded by bobflood.
Tevez and Rooney, United 2 Aalborg 2
Tevez and Rooney, United 2 Aalborg 2, originally uploaded by Super MF.
Tevez Nike Madre Buenos Aires
Tevez - Nike - Madre Buenos Aires - 2008, originally uploaded by juje80bis.
Tevez Scores
Tevez Scores, originally uploaded by abegoein.
Tevez scored Man-u's second goal in the 85th minute, it looked like it had sealed the game but then Porto came back after disgraceful defending by united. Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Porto. With it being a night game i had to set all the settings myself because otherwise everything went really blurry.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Tevez and Rooney, United 2 Aalborg 2
Tevez and Rooney, United 2 Aalborg 2, originally uploaded by Super MF.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Carlos Tevez Fans
Nacho y Tevez, originally uploaded by Hernán Lamas.
Junio 2008, vino Tévez a la Argentina de vacaciones luego de salir campeón con el Manchester, Acá Con Nacho Lamas, Nico Guerra y Franco Vanelli. Carlitos, el jugador del pueblo.
Carlso Tevez and his Mum
Carlso Tevez and his Mum, originally uploaded by kingkeepo.
A delightful picture of Carlos Tevez and his mum. She looks like she spent ages doing her hair too.
Carlos Tevez
Carlos Tevez, originally uploaded by wonker.
Didn't get a look in, but he seems to be getting better
tevez gets hammer of the year award
tevez gets hammer of the year award, originally uploaded by cardbush.
prior to the last home game against bolton carlos tevez recieves the hammer of the year award from chairman eggert magnusson
Tevez and Mascherano
Tevez, Mascherano, originally uploaded by realistar.
Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano
Carlos Tevez
Carlos Tevez, originally uploaded by visualimperative.
Brazil v Argentina, Emirates Stadium
Carlos Tevez: Marked Man
Carlos Tevez: Marked Man, originally uploaded by Katie Nelson.
The Newcastle players keep a close eye on Carlos
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Carlos Tevez's Manchester United future in the air
Serbia international midfielder Tosic, 21, will join United's first-team squad immediately after securing a work permit last month, while forward Ljajic, 17, will remain with Partizan until the end of this season before linking up with United in the summer.
Negotiations with Tevez's representatives over a permanent £32 million transfer are making slow progress and the United manager admits that no agreement has yet been reached to turn the Argentina forward's two-year loan deal into a full-time contract.
He said: "I'm not going on about that because it's never-ending. I'm sure [chief executive] David Gill is doing his best, but I've nothing to report.
"We've been trying, but it's difficult sometimes with agents nowadays. All of the players and managers trying to do deals this January will experience that."
Ferguson, who admitted that club captain Gary Neville was likely to get a new contract when his deal expired in the summer, believes left-winger Tosic is capable of making an impact at United this season.
He said: "He plays on the wide left and we like wide players at this club. We've been watching him for about a year and he's now a regular in the Serbia national team. Once he gets used to the pace of our game, I think he could play a part.
"But that's the end of our transfer business for this season. There will definitely be nothing else."
Tosic told Serbian state television that he was “delighted” after securing a move to the Premier League, European and world champions.
“I could not imagine a better New Year’s present and I am at a loss for words to describe how delighted I am,” said Tosic, who won the league and cup double with Partizan last season.
“I have to keep working hard, prove that I am good enough for United and earn my place in the club.”
Ljajic, who had a 10-day trial with United in October, said he was content to remain with Partizan for the time being.
“I am happy to spend another year with Partizan because the club has done so much for me and I hope to win some silverware this season in return,” Ljajic said.(telegraph)
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