Jonny Evans

Mr. MUJAC · 22nd August 2008, 09:24

Played well for Northern Ireland by all reports....

United kid 'outstanding'

21/ 8/2008

JONNY Evans was outstanding for Northern Ireland as they held Scotland 0-0 at Hampden Park last night.

United youngster Evans brilliantly shored up the defence as Nigel Worthington's 10-man side kept their first clean sheet of the manager's reign.

Evans has been mainly utilised at left-back by his country but the 20-year-old was quick, strong and accomplished in his timing alongside Stephen Craigan as the Northern Irish held firm.

"Friendlies are a bit different, but it was good to be playing centre-back, it was only my second time for Northern Ireland," the Manchester United player said.

"We were here to do a job and it's a good platform to take into the qualifiers. Going away from home and keeping a clean sheet, if that was a qualifying match we would have got a valuable point.

"You always get the work-rate with Northern Ireland but with that system, we worked really, really hard.

"With the two wide men and David Healy playing up on his own - he worked his socks off. I don't think he has that much match-fitness, so it was a credit to him.

"It's unfortunate he missed the penalty but he has got that many goals for Northern Ireland, I don't think it matters."

FranklyVulgar · 22nd August 2008, 09:36

He was pretty much the reason along with the Penalty save that the game ended 0-0. He made Kenny Miller virtually none existant and was Northern Irelands best player and only good player on the park. I honestly feel he has what it takes to be a United center half. Certainly has the potential to be better than any of the 2nd choices but it is so difficult to break in with Rio and Vidic that it would take an injury to one of these guys for him to get games.

If Rio or Vidic do suffer an injury i would really fancy Evans to be the first in line to get in the first team.

KanieKaned · 22nd August 2008, 10:52

He seems to be really improving he'll get a few cup games and that this year. Hopefully the boys can keep it together in the Carling cup so they can get a decent run of games for themselves unlike last year.

If he keeps developing as he is I think we have ourselves a right little gem of a centre half

Nem 7 · 22nd August 2008, 11:50

Next Ferdinand.

RedRichio · 22nd August 2008, 12:26

I really really hope that he doesn't end up getting held back by Vidic/Ferdinand. I'd hate to lose another talented defender due to lack of games.

samabachan · 22nd August 2008, 14:11

Cathcart should be in the squad soon too. I mean, really, who the fuck is Stephen Craigan?

Dippersripper · 22nd August 2008, 14:14

Cathcart and Evans is our future partnership. Cathcart can be our replacement for Vida.

KingEric7 · 22nd August 2008, 14:15

Evans is a really gifted centre back but i'm praying that he isn't forced to move on due to Rio and Vidic.

golden_blunder · 22nd August 2008, 14:28

Evans is a nailed on cert to become at the very least a PL class CB

Personally think he's gonna be better than that, he gets better and better in each NI game. Really now he is the key man in the defence, makes it look easy

RedSky At Night · 22nd August 2008, 14:52

I'd agree with Dipper, Cathcart and Evans look like our future cb pairing. With an awful lot of gossip linking us with Richards earlier in the season, it's interesting to note how quickly that died down since pre season when our young CB's have played extremely well.

BlahRules · 22nd August 2008, 14:58

Has the potential to be better then Rio, believe it or not. Rio at the age of 20 used his speed to recover, but with Evans he already has the positional brain for him not even use the pace he has which compared to Rio, Evans pace is nothing.

RedRichio · 22nd August 2008, 15:04

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Originally Posted by Dippersripper

Cathcart and Evans is our future partnership. Cathcart can be our replacement for Vida.

I'd say that's a leap where Evans is concerned let alone Cathcart.

Count Duckula · 22nd August 2008, 15:05

Have two Northern Irishmen been a centre-back pairing for a Premier League club before? Genuine question.

samabachan · 22nd August 2008, 15:06

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Originally Posted by RedRichio

I'd say that's a leap where Evans is concerned let alone Cathcart.

You'd be wrong about Evans. I fancy Cathcart to make it at a Premiership club but I don't know whether he'll make it here.

RedRichio · 22nd August 2008, 15:08

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Originally Posted by samabachan

You'd be wrong about Evans. I fancy Cathcart to make it at a Premiership club but I don't know whether he'll make it here.

I'm not saying Evans can't do it and can see his potential but to say he's going to equivalent to Vidic or Ferdinand in a few years time as if it is a sure thing is just silly.

RedSky At Night · 22nd August 2008, 15:09

He oozes class in the internationals. He's played against the Worlds best and kept them quiet. I'd say thats a very clear indicator that he's a very good player.

samabachan · 22nd August 2008, 15:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRichio

I'm not saying Evans can't do it and can see his potential but to say he's going to equivalent to Vidic or Ferdinand in a few years time as if it is a sure thing is just silly.

I bet he'll be better than one of them at least in 4 or 5 years' time. Rio also seems to have a mild chronic back problem that could get worse as he ages.

RedRichio · 22nd August 2008, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by samabachan

I bet he'll be better than one of them at least in 4 or 5 years' time. Rio also seems to have a mild chronic back problem that could get worse as he ages.

That's a different question altogether. Evans may well be better than a 34/35 year old Ferdinand but it's being as good as or better than a 29/30 year old Ferdinand that we are talking about, because that's what we need.

KingEric7 · 22nd August 2008, 15:41

He's never going to be as good as Ferdinand due to how fucking good Rio is.

However, he's already good enough to play Premiership football at a very high level.

Red Dreams · 22nd August 2008, 15:42

lets just say we will be idiots to let Evans go....he has to be the long term replacement for Rio......

thoward · 22nd August 2008, 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippersripper

Cathcart and Evans is our future partnership. Cathcart can be our replacement for Vida.

I think Vidic could be there for another 6 or 7 years. Cathcart will be about 25 or 26 then.

Raven_Blade · 22nd August 2008, 19:11

Our Jonny has a future at this club if we dont sell him.

samabachan · 22nd August 2008, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRichio

That's a different question altogether. Evans may well be better than a 34/35 year old Ferdinand but it's being as good as or better than a 29/30 year old Ferdinand that we are talking about, because that's what we need.

I suppose you'd rather we buy Micah Richards then would you?

I wouldn't say Carrick is as good as Roy Keane, would you?. He's somehow managed to do a pretty decent job of replacing him though.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 22nd August 2008, 20:04

Evans is the new improved version of Johnathan Woodgate. I'm delighted we have him

Richter · 22nd August 2008, 20:13

I rate him highly but unfortunately if Rio or Vidic is out Brown will play as a cb..

marcus agrippa · 22nd August 2008, 20:37

he has very good distribution from the back as well.

BlahRules · 22nd August 2008, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by samabachan

I suppose you'd rather we buy Micah Richards then would you?

I wouldn't say Carrick is as good as Roy Keane, would you?. He's somehow managed to do a pretty decent job of replacing him though.

Carrick didnt replace we changed game play, in which suited Carrick and us.

Brwned · 22nd August 2008, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlahRules

Carrick didnt replace we changed game play, in which suited Carrick and us.

And we would do the same for replacing Rio with Evans. It is very rare to ever get a direct replacement for an important player.

FlawlessThaw · 22nd August 2008, 23:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber

Evans is the new improved version of Johnathan Woodgate. I'm delighted we have him

Well done Chief, that is actually a very good comparison and I am surprised I hadn't thought of it.

Ace · 23rd August 2008, 00:03

He's only 20. Plenty of time for him to establish himself in the squad.

samabachan · 23rd August 2008, 00:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber

Evans is the new improved version of Johnathan Woodgate. I'm delighted we have him

Don't curse the poor boy. Let's hope he actually gets to play some bloody football once in a while!

Ace · 23rd August 2008, 01:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by samabachan

Don't curse the poor boy. Let's hope he actually gets to play some bloody football once in a while!

...and doesn't fuck off to Madrid, only to be named the worst signing of the 21st century.

22nd August 2008, 09:24	#1 (permalink)
Mr. MUJAC Talent spotter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louis Rocca started it all... Posts: 2,343	Jonny Evans Played well for Northern Ireland by all reports.... United kid 'outstanding' 21/ 8/2008 JONNY Evans was outstanding for Northern Ireland as they held Scotland 0-0 at Hampden Park last night. United youngster Evans brilliantly shored up the defence as Nigel Worthington's 10-man side kept their first clean sheet of the manager's reign. Evans has been mainly utilised at left-back by his country but the 20-year-old was quick, strong and accomplished in his timing alongside Stephen Craigan as the Northern Irish held firm. "Friendlies are a bit different, but it was good to be playing centre-back, it was only my second time for Northern Ireland," the Manchester United player said. "We were here to do a job and it's a good platform to take into the qualifiers. Going away from home and keeping a clean sheet, if that was a qualifying match we would have got a valuable point. "You always get the work-rate with Northern Ireland but with that system, we worked really, really hard. "With the two wide men and David Healy playing up on his own - he worked his socks off. I don't think he has that much match-fitness, so it was a credit to him. "It's unfortunate he missed the penalty but he has got that many goals for Northern Ireland, I don't think it matters."

22nd August 2008, 09:36	#2 (permalink)
FranklyVulgar Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In amoungst the pigs raising hell Posts: 2,644	He was pretty much the reason along with the Penalty save that the game ended 0-0. He made Kenny Miller virtually none existant and was Northern Irelands best player and only good player on the park. I honestly feel he has what it takes to be a United center half. Certainly has the potential to be better than any of the 2nd choices but it is so difficult to break in with Rio and Vidic that it would take an injury to one of these guys for him to get games. If Rio or Vidic do suffer an injury i would really fancy Evans to be the first in line to get in the first team.

22nd August 2008, 10:52	#3 (permalink)
KanieKaned Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Caf's Resident Bastard Maker taking it up the Dirtbox on a filthy mattress since 2005 & Derriere Extraordinaire Posts: 2,629	He seems to be really improving he'll get a few cup games and that this year. Hopefully the boys can keep it together in the Carling cup so they can get a decent run of games for themselves unlike last year. If he keeps developing as he is I think we have ourselves a right little gem of a centre half

22nd August 2008, 11:50	#4 (permalink)
Nem 7 Look, I'm a cunt, can type in colour so I must be important. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Outside Right Posts: 5,046	Next Ferdinand.

22nd August 2008, 12:26	#5 (permalink)
RedRichio Man on a mission Join Date: May 2006 Location: Birminghamium Posts: 2,877	I really really hope that he doesn't end up getting held back by Vidic/Ferdinand. I'd hate to lose another talented defender due to lack of games.

22nd August 2008, 14:11	#6 (permalink)
samabachan Cockface McSticklebrick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: He plays on the left, he plays on the riiiiiiiight, our boy Ronaldo made you look shite. Posts: 4,252	Cathcart should be in the squad soon too. I mean, really, who the fuck is Stephen Craigan?

22nd August 2008, 14:14	#7 (permalink)
Dippersripper Educating ignorant bastards about God to achieve a near-perfect world Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reason is an excuse for faith. Faith is everything. Please don't take, My Fletcher, Away..... Posts: 10,228	Cathcart and Evans is our future partnership. Cathcart can be our replacement for Vida.

22nd August 2008, 14:15	#8 (permalink)
KingEric7 Winner of the Tabata bet Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Patrice Evra is that which no greater can be conceived. Posts: 13,558	Evans is a really gifted centre back but i'm praying that he isn't forced to move on due to Rio and Vidic.

22nd August 2008, 14:28	#9 (permalink)
golden_blunder Manager Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: In the shadows fighting e-crime Posts: 45,684	Evans is a nailed on cert to become at the very least a PL class CB Personally think he's gonna be better than that, he gets better and better in each NI game. Really now he is the key man in the defence, makes it look easy

22nd August 2008, 14:52	#10 (permalink)
RedSky At Night Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,670	I'd agree with Dipper, Cathcart and Evans look like our future cb pairing. With an awful lot of gossip linking us with Richards earlier in the season, it's interesting to note how quickly that died down since pre season when our young CB's have played extremely well.

22nd August 2008, 14:58	#11 (permalink)
BlahRules Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Posts: 2,199	Has the potential to be better then Rio, believe it or not. Rio at the age of 20 used his speed to recover, but with Evans he already has the positional brain for him not even use the pace he has which compared to Rio, Evans pace is nothing.

22nd August 2008, 15:05	#13 (permalink)
Count Duckula First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the corner, losing my religion. Posts: 6,196	Have two Northern Irishmen been a centre-back pairing for a Premier League club before? Genuine question.

22nd August 2008, 15:09	#16 (permalink)
RedSky At Night Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,670	He oozes class in the internationals. He's played against the Worlds best and kept them quiet. I'd say thats a very clear indicator that he's a very good player.

22nd August 2008, 15:41	#19 (permalink)
KingEric7 Winner of the Tabata bet Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Patrice Evra is that which no greater can be conceived. Posts: 13,558	He's never going to be as good as Ferdinand due to how fucking good Rio is. However, he's already good enough to play Premiership football at a very high level.

22nd August 2008, 15:42	#20 (permalink)
Red Dreams First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Thunder Road to Old Trafford Posts: 10,848	lets just say we will be idiots to let Evans go....he has to be the long term replacement for Rio......

22nd August 2008, 19:11	#22 (permalink)
Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In Man Utd's Defence. Posts: 18,234	Our Jonny has a future at this club if we dont sell him.

22nd August 2008, 20:04	#24 (permalink)
Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber Thus says Kemo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Football Fanatics Central..Equator branch Posts: 20,870	Evans is the new improved version of Johnathan Woodgate. I'm delighted we have him

22nd August 2008, 20:13	#25 (permalink)
Richter Hairy big footed Swede Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Trying to burn down Marca's office Posts: 25,638	I rate him highly but unfortunately if Rio or Vidic is out Brown will play as a cb..

22nd August 2008, 20:37	#26 (permalink)
marcus agrippa First Team Sub Join Date: May 2005 Location: "Clattenburg!- Jesus God!" - SAF Posts: 5,644	he has very good distribution from the back as well.

23rd August 2008, 00:03	#30 (permalink)
Ace Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Da Silva Fever Posts: 1,887	He's only 20. Plenty of time for him to establish himself in the squad.