Spot the difference

I'm concerned. I'm concerned that there are too many similarities between Rodney Marsh (played for City in the early 70's you young whippersnappers) and Carlos Tevez.

Rubbish! I hear you say - just look at that mullet. OK hair, nationality and 4 decades apart there are perhaps more similarities than you think...

Both flare players, both a little bit of a loner, both at a point of joining or returning to City at a vital time.

Rodney Marsh joined City when we sat 5 points clear at the top of the league and with only 8 games left. We finished 4th!

Carlos returns to Manchester with us top, 2 points clear and 13 games to go.

Rodney destabilised the team and dressing room, we didn't know how to play as a team with him in the side.

I sincerely hope that if Carlos apologises to Sheikh Mansour, the club, Mancini and most importantly the fans and is therefore brought back in the squad he does not destabilise everything. The piece in the Evening News hope he wont do a Rodney.

The pros with Carlos that suggest it wont be a repeat are:

• He always gives 100% on the pitch.
• He'd want to play a part in winning the title to ensure he gets a move.
• He is a grafter as well as a flare player.
• The team seem relaxed about his return.

The cons which suggest we wont get the best from him as see it are:

• He is appealing club fines, indicating he sees no wrong on his part.
• He still publicly criticises the manager and the club.
• He is a long way from match fitness.
• He's only made bit part appearances with the current team.

I'm not sure how I feel about his return. Personally a very public, unqualified apology to the fans would go a long way.