Source: Daily_Mail
The Carlos Tevez files: Five years of goals, cups and controversies
Carlos Tevez's refusal to come off the bench and play for Manchester City is just the latest in a long line of controversies to beset the Argentina striker. [LNB]Tevez has made regular headlines since his move to England in 2006, here's what has happened...[LNB] Hammer time: Tevez and fellow Argentine Mascherano arrive in London[LNB]2006 - AUGUST: West Ham shock football with the capture of Tevez and Javier Mascherano from Corinthians.[LNB]2007 - MARCH: Hammers charged by Premier League for breaching rules in relation to the signings of duo. [LNB]APRIL: West Ham fined ?5.5m but spared a points deduction. [LNB]MAY: Tevez scores winning goal in 1- 0 victory at Manchester United which ensures West Ham beat the drop relegation as Sheffield United are relegated. [LNB]AUGUST: West Ham agree ?2m settlement with Tevez's representatives which allows the Argentina star to sign for Man United. [LNB] Noisy neighbours: City raised eyebrows with this prominent banner[LNB]2008 - MAY: Wins Barclays Premier League title for the first time and scores opening penalty in United's 6-5 shoot-out triumph over Chelsea in Champions League final, then parades trophy dressed in an Argentina shirt.[LNB]2009 - MAY: Wins second league title with United, then accuses club of showing him a lack of respect and states he wants to leave United.[LNB]AUGUST: Man City complete deal for Tevez to move across the red-blue divide. Group of City fans ramp up rivalry by projecting Tevez on the now infamous 'Welcome To Manchester' poster.[LNB] Captain's job: Tevez lead City to FA Cup success[LNB]2010 - JANUARY: Re-ignites feud with ex-United team-mate Gary Neville, describing him as a 'boot-licker' and an 'idiot' on Argentinian radio.[LNB]FEBRUARY: Supports Wayne Bridge in his roow with John Terry by revealing a 'Team Bridge' T-shirt during match against Chelsea. [LNB]APRIL: Questions training methods of boss Roberto Mancini, who tells Tevez he can leave in the summer if he is not happy. [LNB]DECEMBER: Tevez hands in transfer request. City reject it and he later withdraws it.[LNB] Family affair: Tevez has often stated his desire to return home[LNB]The goals tally... West Ham - 7[LNB]Manchester United - 33[LNB]Manchester City - 52 [LNB]2011 - FEBRUARY: Scores 50th goal for City to become second fastest City player to reach milestone [LNB]MAY: Captains City to FA Cup Final win over Stoke and issues a statement saying he'd remain at City if his family situation could be resolved, but insists his daughters must come first. [LNB]JULY: Confirms his intention to leave City, but no club matches ?50m valuation. [LNB]SEPTEMBER: Refuses to come off bench. Forbidden fruit: Souness describes shamed City striker Tevez as a 'bad apple' Martin Samuel: Tevez crossed a line, so Mancini is right to say never againFinished! Tevez won't play for me again, says Mancini as striker refuses to go on as subAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion [LNB]
