Carlos Tevez has today apologised for his reaction to
being substituted during Saturday's 1-0 Premiership victory
over Sheffield United at Upton Park.
The Argentinean striker angered Alan Pardew by getting changed and
leaving the stadium before the end of the match, but reported for
training this morning and immediately issued an apology to his
manager and team-mates.
Carlos says: "I would just like to say that I left the ground
in anger on Saturday, it was a spur of the moment decision which I
regretted almost straight away.
"I know I did very wrong in going and I have made it clear to
the manager and my team-mates that I in no way meant to disrespect
them."
Alan Pardew says: "Carlos reported as normal for training this
morning and immediately offered his apologies to the players and
staff. He assured me there was no disrespect intended on his behalf
to the players, fans or myself.
"He knows he made the incorrect decision in leaving and has
decided he would like the players to vote on how much his fine
should be and that it should go to the Great Ormond Street
Hospital. The players will be given the chance to offer their
opinions tomorrow morning."
by Danny Francis