Source: Liverpool_Echo
Tim Cahill: Joleon Lescott is a model pro - Everton FC latest
TIM CAHILL has urged Evertonians to have no fears when Joleon Lescott pulls on a Blue shirt for the first time since handing in a written transfer request on Saturday.[LNB]The England defender rocked supporters when David Moyes revealed on Tuesday that he had received a formal letter from Lescott stating his desire to move to Manchester City.[LNB]Not surprisingly, that did not go down well with the majority of Blues, who have felt let down by the way he has handled the saga and the timing of the request. Some have voiced concerns that it may be best if he was not in the line-up to face Arsenal at the weekend but Cahill has been quick to offer a counter argument.[LNB]Cahill - who scored two goals in Australia's 3-0 win over the Republic of Ireland last night - says Lescott will not allow other issues to distract his focus when it matters.[LNB]'It's a catch 22 for the lad,' Cahill said. 'Sometimes there are once in a lifetime bids and it's astronomical money.[LNB]'But he is such a great professional and I know at the weekend he will give everything. It's very hard for footballers these days to be put in such a difficult position.[LNB]'He's a big player for Everton and England. If he goes, he goes, if he stays, he stays. But whatever decision he makes, I'll support him.[LNB]'We make decisions for our families and the one thing about Joleon is that he is a great professional.
