I think he would work really well as an old Scholsey type player. His passing was immense against Everton and he showed great creativity which he can't really express as much as a striker/drop off striker
Tevez as an Attacking Midfielder
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Anderson is our second attacking midfileder.
Tevez is great as a second striker with a striker like Saha or Rooney in United and Messi in Argentina.
Tevez is great as a second striker with a striker like Saha or Rooney in United and Messi in Argentina.
I understand that Anderson is our second attacking midfielder but I'm just saying that I feel that Tevez would make a superb AMF
He's probably an even better striker.
Maybe... who knows ?
But in this thime we can't afford of loosing another striker because of role change in the team. Maybe in future...
I wouldn't say his passing was immense. Its just everyone elses was worse
It basically comes down to what the occasion demands. When Saha came on against Sunderland Tevez dropped very deep, more so than Scholes on occasions...so yes, feel free to give him the title of an attacking midfielder if you so prefer.
Do you remember that stunning first time pass out to Evra on te left wing in the first half...........Immense
Here what thesun said about TEVEZ after his performance against Everton
Tevez will surely bang against Sporting
Tevez will surely bang against Sporting
Saha and Rooney are apples and pears. How can anyone be "a striker like Saha and Rooney"? This is a nonsense.
Sorry, my point wasnt attacking your grammer. Its just I think these two strikers are so different, essentially you are saying Tevez will be great as long as he is not up front on his own?
I am only picking up on this because I happen to think Tevez and Rooney up front may not work all that well, though I guess time will tell.
Either of them up with Saha - yes. Without Saha I think we are lacking, whether it is 2 up front or, even worse, one of them on their own.
My basic problem with our squad at the moment is in my opinion the one player we havent got cover for us Saha, the person more likely than any other to be injured at a given time.
I am only picking up on this because I happen to think Tevez and Rooney up front may not work all that well, though I guess time will tell.
Either of them up with Saha - yes. Without Saha I think we are lacking, whether it is 2 up front or, even worse, one of them on their own.
My basic problem with our squad at the moment is in my opinion the one player we havent got cover for us Saha, the person more likely than any other to be injured at a given time.
Now I understand.
Tevez with Saha is better option than Tevez and Rooney. But the best pair of strikers is without a doubt, Rooney-Saha. Both different style of football.
I'm sure when Tevez will start scoring goals, our problems will disappear, in some part.
In January, United signing striker on 90%. That should secure our attacking formation from any problems.
Tevez with Saha is better option than Tevez and Rooney. But the best pair of strikers is without a doubt, Rooney-Saha. Both different style of football.
I'm sure when Tevez will start scoring goals, our problems will disappear, in some part.
In January, United signing striker on 90%. That should secure our attacking formation from any problems.
Scholes transition period from being a forward to becoming a midfield was pretty easy and straightforward. First of all Scholes having played with Beckham, the Nevilles, Butt and Giggs since he was 13 he knew the team inside out. Secondly the competition wasnt that tough (ok we had Butt but lets face it he was never half the player that Scholes was) and thirdly he was partnered by one of the best midfielders ever, a player who was an expert in those areas where Scholes was (and in certian ways he is still) hopeless in, like for example tackling.
Tevez wont be so lucky. He has yet to adapt to our game, the competition is tough (Carrick, Hargreaves, Fletcher and Anderson wont let him take his place without a fight) and there is no Keano at his back to cover his weaknesses + dont forget that Scholes role had changed throughout time. I mean he is expected to play deep nowadays and help the midfield more. Tevez is not cut for that job.
Carlos Tevez is an excellent link man. Unfortunately we already have one of the best in that area which is Rooney. Will he accept the bench or will he adapt to a new game which is different to what he is used to? Only time will tell.
Tevez wont be so lucky. He has yet to adapt to our game, the competition is tough (Carrick, Hargreaves, Fletcher and Anderson wont let him take his place without a fight) and there is no Keano at his back to cover his weaknesses + dont forget that Scholes role had changed throughout time. I mean he is expected to play deep nowadays and help the midfield more. Tevez is not cut for that job.
Carlos Tevez is an excellent link man. Unfortunately we already have one of the best in that area which is Rooney. Will he accept the bench or will he adapt to a new game which is different to what he is used to? Only time will tell.
Teveth.
Not an attacking midfielder. He has been occupying the position that Saha or Wayne will resume when fully fit. I have every hope that as a second striker, Tevez can do great things.
Not an attacking midfielder. He has been occupying the position that Saha or Wayne will resume when fully fit. I have every hope that as a second striker, Tevez can do great things.
Ferguson have already stated that Rooney will be much more of a centre forward this season, which might indicate that Tevez will play in the role Rooney have had in our team earlier.
Tevez' passing is immense. But I dont think we've seen it at all often in a red shirt.
Also, he's not a great striker with Messi - He was okay, Messi was fantastic. As a result people say they were fantastic together. Really Messi was fantastic and Tevez did okay. He'd be a lot, lot better playing off a target man.
Also, he's not a great striker with Messi - He was okay, Messi was fantastic. As a result people say they were fantastic together. Really Messi was fantastic and Tevez did okay. He'd be a lot, lot better playing off a target man.
Scholes isn't what i'll call an 'attacking midfielder'. He's a central.
well Garth Crooks seems to think he is a midfielder ...... so he must certainly NOT one!!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/shared/spl/hi/football/squad_selector/team_of_the_week/html/ss_team.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/shared/spl/hi/football/squad_selector/team_of_the_week/html/ss_team.stm
His pass to Evra was the best pass ive seen this season...
He is excellent techniquely, and very clever...but i would prefer to see him upfront at the moment, just to see the impact he has with Saha or Wayne Rooney.
He is excellent techniquely, and very clever...but i would prefer to see him upfront at the moment, just to see the impact he has with Saha or Wayne Rooney.
I don't think we will play 4-4-2 formation when everyone's fully fit.
We bought him as a striker, so why would we play him centre mid when we have other options. The only way I can see him as a centre mid is if we are short on numbers. I think if we were going to play him in midfield, it would be more likely on the left wing, like where we played Rooney in Europe last season. But I'm positive he will play just of, either Saha or Rooney this season.
Tevez said he hated playing left wing at WH, because he was being told to mark opponents.
I doubt he will play left wing, I just think it could be a possibility, I also think if he did play there SAF is wise enough not to tell him to mark anyone.
Saha should just be the focal point of the attack, with Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez behind him. Just keep the centre of midfield solid and defence tight, and i reckon we can simply just get away with picking our best 4 attacking players. That 4 can play anyone.
Means playing Rooney or Tevez left to keep the balance, though. Tevez left is maybe an option, but still seems a bit wrong.
What about;
-----------------------Saha------------------
Ronaldo-----------Rooney/Tevez------Rooney/Tevez-
We proved last season that positions don't really mean to much as everyone was swapping throughout the game, so why change a good formula ?
I', not saying this is whatI'd play, it's just a suggestion.
Or another option
-------------Saha------------------------
-------------------Rooney----------Ronaldo
----Tevez--------------------------------
-----------------------Saha------------------
Ronaldo-----------Rooney/Tevez------Rooney/Tevez-
We proved last season that positions don't really mean to much as everyone was swapping throughout the game, so why change a good formula ?
I', not saying this is whatI'd play, it's just a suggestion.
Or another option
-------------Saha------------------------
-------------------Rooney----------Ronaldo
----Tevez--------------------------------
People moving round a lot does not mean positions aren't important. You can't give free licence to all four or you're up the shitter.
Both of the above look weird.
Both of the above look weird.
The wingers have to be fixed to give those players an idea where they need to be when defending, as thats where they'll start when we win possession that is the side they'll mostly attack from.
Yes, and to help more limited players with the types of passes to attempt.
The build up and the pass by Tevez to Scholesy's chance was beatiful, aswell
That was world class.
Argentina in the Copa America against some team, 0-0 lack creativity. On comes Carlos Tevez at half time, sets up 3 of 4 goals which are scored in the 45 mins in which he comes on. Yes, Messi was up front too.
Also Tevez should be played on the left, just not as a left winger. A 3 man strike force like Barcelona.
Tevez Rooney Ronaldo.
Seconded. I also think, he could play Scholes role in a two man attack (Saha-Rooney) since his passing and vision are excellent, not to mention his combative style. Something for the future perhaps.
feck off. Stop changing player's natural positions unneccesarily. What next? Van der sar as a defensive midfielder?
No, you're dead wrong my friend.
VDS Should be attacking midfielder, he sure can head those rebound shots and blast them back like what he did with goal kicks.
Barthez was used as a striker once
VDS for striker then!
"Also Tevez should be played on the left, just not as a left winger. A 3 man strike force like Barcelona."
Disagree, Ronaldo is fare better of on the right, while Tevez proved last year that he is best while playing on the right. He hits a lot of crosses then, and seems to be better to get past his opponents on this side.
Disagree, Ronaldo is fare better of on the right, while Tevez proved last year that he is best while playing on the right. He hits a lot of crosses then, and seems to be better to get past his opponents on this side.