Jonny Evans

Freak · 13th September 2008, 15:40

He might have his chance next week considering vidic's banned.

brophs · 13th September 2008, 15:41

Brown's more likely to go into the centre, with O'Shea or Neville out there.

a_devil_inside · 13th September 2008, 18:34

think it'll be Neville, Ferdinand, Brown, Evra

Plechazunga · 13th September 2008, 18:38

He'll probably play Wes against Chelsea, but for the next two I'd expect to see Jonny at centre-half.

EDIT: spastic

friendlytramp · 13th September 2008, 18:45

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

He'll probably play Wes against Chelsea, but for the next two I'd expect to see Jonny at centre-half.

Surely Vida is only out for one game?

Hrgreaves will play at right back against Chelsea with Wes in the middle

Plechazunga · 13th September 2008, 18:46

Oh aye, sorry I'm off on one.

Anderson15 · 13th September 2008, 19:12

I will be pissed off if he doesnt get his chance v Chelsea, the boy deserves it.

DiaboliQue · 13th September 2008, 19:18

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Originally Posted by Anderson15

I will be pissed off if he doesnt get his chance v Chelsea, the boy deserves it.

So we should put an inexperienced player, who by all means could turn into a very average player, in such a massive game?

Great idea

RedThaiDevils#7 · 13th September 2008, 19:35

He's gotta play some part VS Chelsea.

Anderson15 · 14th September 2008, 09:09

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Originally Posted by DiaboliQue

So we should put an inexperienced player, who by all means could turn into a very average player, in such a massive game?

Great idea

Yes, didn't we do it with Pique last year against Arsenal?

He said he wants first team football, he obviously has class, basicly kept Sunderlands defence together last season, why not let him play against Chelsea?

bcubed · 14th September 2008, 09:16

I would really love to see Evans given a chance against Chelsea, he deserves it, he is a full international FFS.

Having said that I see it being Wes at CB and any one of Hargreaves/Neville/Oshea/Rooney/Giggs at RB.

Sarni · 14th September 2008, 09:26

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Originally Posted by bcubed

I would really love to see Evans given a chance against Chelsea, he deserves it, he is a full international FFS.

Having said that I see it being Wes at CB and any one of Hargreaves/Neville/Oshea/Rooney/Giggs at RB.

A full international for Northern Ireland, it's not like they have many to choose from...

bcubed · 14th September 2008, 09:39

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Originally Posted by Sarni

A full international for Northern Ireland, it's not like they have many to choose from...

Doesn't make the fuck of a difference, he's not playing against N Ireland, he's playing (and very well) against other international teams - some of them very good.

Brwned · 14th September 2008, 09:52

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Originally Posted by bcubed

Doesn't make the fuck of a difference, he's not playing against N Ireland, he's playing (and very well) against other international teams - some of them very good.

So if we had an Andorran international playing against other top teams you would use that as a reason for playing him in this team, even though he's not ready?

bcubed · 14th September 2008, 09:56

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Originally Posted by Brwned

So if we had an Andorran international playing against other top teams you would use that as a reason for playing him in this team, even though he's not ready?

Not necessarily. Will he ever be ready? Who knows?

golden_blunder · 14th September 2008, 10:02

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Originally Posted by Brwned

So if we had an Andorran international playing against other top teams you would use that as a reason for playing him in this team, even though he's not ready?

That depends on what other playing experience he's had doesn't it?

Evans has had a season at Sunderland in the PL, he has played in competitive Internationals against the likes of Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Czech Republic
He has not only held his own but been MOM in several of those matches.

He has more experience than most other kids have had when they broke through at United so to cite 'lack of experience' is a cop out. If he's ready he's ready. I would hold no fear to see him line up alongside Ferdinand against Chelsea.

Scholesy · 14th September 2008, 10:02

Evans should play

Brwned · 14th September 2008, 10:04

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Originally Posted by bcubed

Not necessarily. Will he ever be ready? Who knows?

He will be ready. He's ready to start against 80% of the teams in this league, but not Chelsea away up against Drogba and Anelka.

Brwned · 14th September 2008, 10:19

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Originally Posted by golden_blunder

That depends on what other playing experience he's had doesn't it?

Evans has had a season at Sunderland in the PL, he has played in competitive Internationals against the likes of Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Czech Republic
He has not only held his own but been MOM in several of those matches.

He has more experience than most other kids have had when they broke through at United so to cite 'lack of experience' is a cop out. If he's ready he's ready. I would hold no fear to see him line up alongside Ferdinand against Chelsea.

He has performed brilliantly for Northern Ireland, I know that as well as anyone. I was just making the point that saying he should play just because he's an international is stupid.

He is good enough, but risking him against the pace and power of Drogba and Anelka is insane imo, in such an important match.

golden_blunder · 14th September 2008, 10:21

He can handle Drogba

Chelsea will not play Drogba and Anelka together. Most likely Anelka would be shifted wide

charleysurf · 14th September 2008, 10:27

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Originally Posted by Brwned

He has performed brilliantly for Northern Ireland, I know that as well as anyone. I was just making the point that saying he should play just because he's an international is stupid.

He is good enough, but risking him against the pace and power of Drogba and Anelka is insane imo, in such an important match.

John O'Shea has performed brilliantly at CB for Ireland lately so you're right to say that playing in internationals is not enough on its own. By that logic Fergie would play O'Shea at CB.

I just can't see Fergie giving Evans his full PL debut at Stamford Bridge in such a crucial game. Lose that game and we're in trouble. Fergie will be playing it safe.

Name Changed · 14th September 2008, 10:51

I'd like to see Evans start against Chelsea. He is good enough to play them. But Brown will play in the centre.

bcubed · 14th September 2008, 11:06

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Originally Posted by Name Changed

I'd like to see Evans start against Chelsea. He is good enough to play them. But Brown will play in the centre.

Exactly my thinking.

Danish Wizard · 14th September 2008, 12:18

Why keep him, if we don't trust him and let him play.?
I really hope that Evans start against Chelsea. He is quality, let him play.

But I don't think it will happen. Fergie will play it "safe" and move Brown to the centre, and then have O'Shea or Neville on the right.. Unfortunately..

Dippersripper · 14th September 2008, 17:04

Brown is the better CB atm so fergie might start him there with Gaz at right back.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 14th September 2008, 17:52

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Originally Posted by golden_blunder

That depends on what other playing experience he's had doesn't it?

Evans has had a season at Sunderland in the PL, he has played in competitive Internationals against the likes of Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Czech Republic
He has not only held his own but been MOM in several of those matches.

He has more experience than most other kids have had when they broke through at United so to cite 'lack of experience' is a cop out. If he's ready he's ready. I would hold no fear to see him line up alongside Ferdinand against Chelsea.

Agreed. Personally I'd relish it. I don't want Hargreaves at right back but in midfield vs Chelsea and I don't think Gary Nev's ready to start either.

golden_blunder · 17th September 2008, 19:33

starts tonight. a pointer for Chelsea match?

brophs · 17th September 2008, 19:34

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Originally Posted by golden_blunder

starts tonight. a pointer for Chelsea match?

My guess is that he's protecting Wes for Sunday, but you never know with SAF.

Crustanoid · 17th September 2008, 20:38

doing well, he is

Solius · 17th September 2008, 20:40

Hardly been tested though, Villareal's attacking threat has been non-existent.

Richter · 17th September 2008, 20:41

I'm surprised Vida isn't playing but it seems like Fergie wants to give Evans some match fitness.

13th September 2008, 15:40	#81 (permalink)
Freak Born a freak always a freak. Join Date: May 2004 Location: C.Ronaldo > England! Posts: 8,063	He might have his chance next week considering vidic's banned.

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brophs Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dublin. Posts: 4,552	Brown's more likely to go into the centre, with O'Shea or Neville out there.

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a_devil_inside Big footed hermaphrodite Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Britain Posts: 25,798	think it'll be Neville, Ferdinand, Brown, Evra

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Plechazunga Phones, soup, paint and chairs are troubling. Join Date: May 2003 Location: In the principality is chief executive of David evroshampiona Gil. Posts: 49,809	He'll probably play Wes against Chelsea, but for the next two I'd expect to see Jonny at centre-half. EDIT: spastic

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Plechazunga Phones, soup, paint and chairs are troubling. Join Date: May 2003 Location: In the principality is chief executive of David evroshampiona Gil. Posts: 49,809	Oh aye, sorry I'm off on one.

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Anderson15 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nottingham Posts: 2,232	I will be pissed off if he doesnt get his chance v Chelsea, the boy deserves it.

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RedThaiDevils#7 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: THAILAND Posts: 919	He's gotta play some part VS Chelsea.

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bcubed Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Endeavouring to persevere in observation of all things futile. Posts: 862	I would really love to see Evans given a chance against Chelsea, he deserves it, he is a full international FFS. Having said that I see it being Wes at CB and any one of Hargreaves/Neville/Oshea/Rooney/Giggs at RB.

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Scholesy biggest idiotic gay in the village Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Village Posts: 4,004	Evans should play

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golden_blunder Manager Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: In the shadows fighting e-crime Posts: 45,684	He can handle Drogba Chelsea will not play Drogba and Anelka together. Most likely Anelka would be shifted wide

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Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 5,524	I'd like to see Evans start against Chelsea. He is good enough to play them. But Brown will play in the centre.

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Danish Wizard Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: In the bed with a couple of beautiful woman Posts: 949	Why keep him, if we don't trust him and let him play.? I really hope that Evans start against Chelsea. He is quality, let him play. But I don't think it will happen. Fergie will play it "safe" and move Brown to the centre, and then have O'Shea or Neville on the right.. Unfortunately..

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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	Brown is the better CB atm so fergie might start him there with Gaz at right back.

17th September 2008, 19:33	#107 (permalink)
golden_blunder Manager Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: In the shadows fighting e-crime Posts: 45,684	starts tonight. a pointer for Chelsea match?

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Crustanoid Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancs Posts: 2,460	doing well, he is

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Solius First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Playing Connect 4 with Tevez and Anderson. Posts: 10,542	Hardly been tested though, Villareal's attacking threat has been non-existent.

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Richter Hairy big footed Swede Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Trying to burn down Marca's office Posts: 25,638	I'm surprised Vida isn't playing but it seems like Fergie wants to give Evans some match fitness.