I understand Everton boss David Moyes? reaction ? Joleon Lescott

27 August 2009 01:00
Joleon Lescott AFTER the accusations came the inevitable response, the final act in a drama that has spanned the summer and ended up becoming increasingly bitter. But as Joleon Lescott was unveiled as a Manchester City player yesterday, immediately facing questions about why his relationship with Everton fell asunder, there was, at long last, a brief glimpse of humility. Having been castigated by David Moyes for showing a bad attitude in training, Lescott finally got the opportunity to put his side of events forward and - predictably - it was at odds with his former manager's view. Listening to Lescott speak, though, following his £24m move, it was easy to pick up on the fact he was, in some ways, contrite for a few of the incidents which unfolded this past month at Finch Farm. And, most importantly, there was a sign of respect; in front of the television cameras at Eastlands, he may have portrayed Moyes as an ogre and paid nothing other than lip service to his three years on Merseyside. Away from that glare, however, there was a side to Lescott that had not been seen for some months, one which recognised that he would never have become the third most expensive defender in football history had it not been for Moyes and company. 'Obviously the relationship didn't end the way I'd have liked it to,' said Lescott. 'But I do understand his (Moyes) point of view. But we've got to move on now. 'We spoke on Saturday when the deal was coming to a close. I said goodbye to everyone at the training ground and we now move on in our separate ways.

Source: Liverpool_Echo