01 Sep 2014 23:12:33
I know it has already been mentioned down the page, but I am really disappointed in Tom Cleverley. Has really lost his way at United recently, and been given a great opportunity to re-ignite his career at Villa. But asking for a big pay rise to go to Villa, especially given his abysmal form for us recently? Really?
It is totally his prerogative to see out his contract at OT, but I personally feel he has shown his true colours by being greedy. I'm not a fan anyway, so am probably bias against him. But, I think he has made a very short sighted decision in terms of his career.

Maybe he can spend more time now developing his "brand", TC23.
Maybe if he were more interested in improving as a footballer rather than believing his own hype, he might realise that he has not actually "made it" quite yet.

1.) 02 Sep 2014
I don't mean to defend him because I agree with everything you've said - but it's worth remembering the flack United fans have given him over the past few years. I'm not saying that this justifies his actions; but it's a little rich for fans to respond in the way that some have on social media and the like.

He is not good enough for Manchester United - but that's in no way his fault. If we're paying him £70k a week it IS our own fault that he doesn't want to move elsewhere for £30k a week. Why would he when he can pocket an extra £40k a week for doing nothing (around £2m over the course of the season) and a nice signing on fee next summer or a higher wage?

From a financial point of view it's a good decision from him - but from a professional one it comes across as greedy and conceited.

2.) 02 Sep 2014
02 Sep 2014 00:41:48
I've been thinking about this myself and I agree with you to a certain extent but perhaps the lad just didn't really fancy a move to Villa.
Like yourself, I'm not a huge 'TC23' fan but perhaps he feels his options will be better if he runs down his contract?
What's done is done.

3.) 02 Sep 2014
TC is not a good player, very sloppy. What is funny is SAF promoted him to first team action over Progba, that was the worst mistake SAF made. This AV move he turned down is because he loves to know people talk about him as a Red so he will hold on to that instead of make a name as an actual player. He is afaid he now has to work to earn a spot at a small team (no offence to Villa) but TC does not have what it takes even for Villa and he is afraid of being exposed.

4.) 02 Sep 2014
He's probably worried his "celebrity" girlfriend will give him the boot if his not a red.