City unveil Lescott as £22m defender slams Moyes over attitude claims

26 August 2009 12:38
Manchester City new boy Joleon Lescott claims David Moyes' criticisms of his attitude are 'inaccurate' but not something he wishes to dwell on at the moment. The 27-year-old made his comments as he was unveiled at Eastlands, after signing a five-year deal. City have paid £22m for the player, with the five-year contract understood to be worth £94,000 a week. Lescott's spell on Merseyside ended on a sour note when he wasdropped by Everton manager Moyes ahead of last week's Europa Leagueclash for having a 'poor attitude'. But the Birmingham-born defender said at his unveiling: 'I was disappointed in the comments, I feel they're inaccurate. 'I'd like to address them at a later date and talk more positively about my move here. 'I don't think I disrespected any of the players. If I did I apologise.' City's bid, reportedly worth £22million, was accepted by Everton onSunday but there was a brief delay to the England international'stransfer going through as a minor wrangle was resolved. Lescott was part of the Toffees team which lost 6-1 at Goodison Parkin their Premier League opener earlier this month, with the formerWolves man coming in for particular stick over his display. He added: 'I'd like to think they thought I gave my all when I played. 'I know it wasn't my finest game for Everton (against Arsenal). Itwas a collective effort and obviously Arsenal were better than us onthe day.'

Source: Daily_Mail