Independent 7560

[Ripper]

Hi
Can anyone enlighten me please:
2 down A wicked thing, confiscating tinker's millions (5)
I'm sure the answer is Taper but can't understand the word play
12 across Dutch footballer leaving united out to pitch ball and withdraw (3,3)
_R_ OFF
I've Googled footballers to try to find a name with 2 letters plus UROFF, but I can't find any - I hate football!
and lastly I've no idea at all with 5 down With this male feline will turn out OK (4) N _ E _
Any hints appreciated
Thanks in advance

[patricia53]

cry off - kreuff - is that how younspell it?!

[dxhound2003]

Cruyff

[bibblebub]

2 TA(m)PER - tinker = tamper

[Mamyalynne]

A bit vague but...

NOEL ? leo(n) reversed ?

[dxhound2003]

In the dictionary here.

http://machaut.uchica.../WEBSTER.sh?WORD=leon

[Ripper]

Thank you everyone, but could someone explain NOEL I get that it's a male feline, but don't see how it fits with the word play
I'm probably just being thick!