Premier League - Taylor 'relieved' at Tevez apology
Players' chief Gordon Taylor says he is "relieved" that Carlos Tevez is finally patching up his relationship with Manchester City.
The Argentine striker said in a statement released by City on Tuesday night that he was "sincerely and unreservedly" sorry for his actions in taking an unauthorised three-month leave of absence from the club. The Argentine also withdrew his appeal against a fine of six weeks' wages.
Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Taylor is thankful a reconciliation now appears possible and told Sky Sports News: "I'm very glad, having dealt with him and represented him."
He added: "Sorry has been said; sometimes it's the hardest word.
"Sometimes if you can grasp that nettle early on it makes like so much better for all parties, that's what we're about in football: respect."
Tevez has not played for City since he was accused of refusing to warm up during the Champions League defeat at Bayern Munich on September 27.
Manager Roberto Mancini said Tevez was "finished" at the club as a result and the dispute escalated when the player then flew to Argentina without permission on November 7.
Taylor said: "I hate seeing such top quality players in trouble with their clubs and in trouble with the game.
"This has gone on for too long and it's a real positive step for football, for Carlos Tevez and Manchester City."
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apology is just an empty vessel
like his head not sincere city are stupid to accept just an apology the time he has been missing.
The apology and it's acceptance has nothing sincere about it. It just a buisness deal - Carlos sees it as a chance for a better transfer deal and Roberto sees it as a chance to lift the EPL trophy. Both with their tails between their legs have put greed above their dignity.
"Sorry; sometimes it's the hardest word" ESPECIALLY to Liverpool fan's as we've seen throughout their history.
"Sorry for losing out on my wages"
"Sorry to get me back playing and improve my chances on leaving"
"Sorry for no being able to convince the world that I'm not an idiot"
Just a team of overpaid mercenaries that are ONLY there for the money. They couldn't give a shyte about City.
City are a laughing stock.
WELCOME BACK CARLOS!! THE CITY IS BLUE. PRIDE OF MANCHESTER! C.T.I.D.
This hollow apology is all the City fans are going to get from Mr Tevez.
He's not going to admit refusing to play at Munich. He's only this week withdrawn his appeal for his fine for being unavailable for selection.
He was in Argentina and he appealed against a fine for being unavailable. How dishonest is that?
If Carlos were to suffer an allergic reaction from something he ate in a Manchester restaurant, that would be justice.
Whatever people may say, Tevez has done what most people will never do in this ego filled world. Mancini being a good man will surely pardon him and bring him back into the team. I know chelsea dont stand a chance this season but i am sure other title contenders will not want to see Carlito back. Finally, it not wise to be so determined to condem someone when we all are guilty of something.
I have to agree with the majorty of posters, Tevez is behaving; simply to put himself into a better position for a transer.
After all noone will make decent offer seeing his recent antics. But then again maybe he has soured the bidding pool permanently, how many of you would pay a huge fee for such a risk?
The only problem with this @#$%, is that he is a game changer, alongside Aguero and Silva, they will be a proper attacking force no?? do u think?? I think so...With him on board and playing well, the title look like it is going to the blue part....humble opinion. up the gunners!!
Taylor your spineless, how can you support him beacuse he said sorry, would we have done so had hitler said it during the war.
"Sorry has been said; sometimes it's the hardest word"............Does that apply to Suarez then? You two faced Fergy Bum boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's one hell of an eloquent, articulate apology from somebody who can't even grunt in English. And I thought the Rooney apology (ghost-written by Stephen Fry) was an insult to our intelligence. At least in the Rooney case there's a chance he knew it was being made!
Hairy_monster, when he didnt apologize, your likes running around butt naked that Tevez rude, but now he just apologized and you are there saying its an empty one. Aint you ashamed of yourself? It takes more tissues to say "im sorry", you k**b,head, especially, when you think you are right. To compound your uselessness, City accepted the apology.
Leave Tevez alone.
UNTIL THE NEXT TIME !
GET RID . .
SIMPLES !!!
Do me a favour!!
Can anyone with a brain imagine for one minute that this ego-inflated, over-opinionated stirrer can go 6 months without agitating yet again? He has not got the temperment for settling down into a team environment anywhere, he just going to be trouble wherever he goes in my opinion.
Message to Mancini - give him a wide berth, he;s not worth the effort you waste on him. Just see his babyish reaction the first time you put him on the bench.
Sad, because he is a decent player, and how much he must regret not staying at Utd. fergie would not have stood for his antics though. No way!
two-faced little @#$%
Poor lad, how he has suffered. His heartfelt apology will guarantee him an immediate recall and a thankful Mancini will then grant him his dream transfer to 'whoever pays the most' ... or just maybe it won't work out like that at all.
empty apology
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