Carlitos Tevez
The goals scored by the artist formerly known as a Red in Tuesday night’s thrilling Carling Cup semi-final were variously reported in the papers as “revenge”, “retribution” and – for those readers of smaller publications who might not grasp such elevated concepts – “getting his own back”.
Manchester City’s Argentine undoubtedly celebrated his strikes against United as if he had made a point. He looked like a man finding vindication in a well executed penalty strike.
And he clearly has much to be angry about. After all, during his two years at Old Trafford he popped medals from two championships, one Champions League, one League Cup and one World Club Championship on to his shelves.
All this while being paid in excess of £50,000 a week and being gifted the adoration of the club’s legion of fans. No wonder he is a bit cross.
It is just as well United lost against Barcelona in Rome last May: imagine how angry the little man would have been with them if he’d been obliged to find house room for another Champions League winner’s medal?
