Two ex-United players spoke out to the media about the
impending arrival of Carlos Tevez. For David May and Dwight Yorke,
to see Tevez in a United shirt would bring nothing but good
news.
With Carlos Tevez on the verge of signing for Manchester United on
loan from West Ham United, two ex-players have offered their
opinion on the dimunitive Argentine.
Dwight Yorke, who scored 47 league goals in 95 appearances for the
Old Trafford side, seemed excited by the prospect. He said to The
Sun newspaper, "Tevez will love it at Old Trafford. He is a typical
United player, full of flair and goals."
He rejected the idea that Latin American players cannot adjust to
the hectic pace and strength of the Premiership, saying, "I was at
United when they signed Veron and there is no doubt he was an
exceptional player. It just did not work out for him.
"The difference with Tevez is we have already seen what he can do
in this league and in a very difficult situation. Now imagine what
he can do playing with better players at United."
David May, who managed 86 league showings and a scattering of
European appearances in nine years in the red jersey, was even more
enthusiastic.
May said to the Daily Star, "What a mouth-watering thoughtÂ… Carlos
Tevez playing alongside Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney and
Cristiano Ronaldo.
"I believe he has everything a player needs to become a cult figure
at Old Trafford, just like Cantona. Eric was the type of player who
could change a game in a flash with one touch of sheer brilliance.
He was also the kind of guy who, when the chips were down, would
invariably rise to the occasion and produce. It seems to me that
Tevez has that ability, too."