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Old 5th February 2012, 19:20   #1601 (permalink)
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To be fair, Torres does that a lot even to Vidic. He's deceptively strong, and defenders have to be very careful about making the challenge as his combination of speed and strength can see him go through behind them.

Evans did some very good things today, but overall he wasn't as good as he has been over the last month.
I'd agree that he's stronger than most give him credit for, but the last few games against Vidic he has been back pocketed. Can't keep bringing up that one incident years ago.

Really don't want to bring Vidic up in an Evans thread btw, and I think it's clear that he is playing better with a string of games behind him.
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Old 5th February 2012, 19:21   #1602 (permalink)
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I think he's been excellent this season on the whole with injuries factored in.
I think so too, I used to worry when I saw he was playing, now not at all. The combo of Evans & PIG used to keep me up at night.. with Vidic, Ferdinand, Evans, Jones & Smalling we're extremely fortunate in that department. I'd say that perhaps now Ferdinand is arguably the most dispensable, being overtaken by Evans when you also consider their ages.
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Old 5th February 2012, 19:22   #1603 (permalink)
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what was he doing when he was ball-watching allow torres through on goal? that was horrendous.
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Old 5th February 2012, 19:24   #1604 (permalink)
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what was he doing when he was ball-watching allow torres through on goal? that was horrendous.
He was calling offside because someone was offside, funnily enough. Still, play to the whistle and all. There was another one within a few minutes of that where he inexplicably just gave it to Torres, caught in two minds between laying it off to Rio and just bringing it down himself.

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Old 7th February 2012, 07:23   #1605 (permalink)
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Evans was responsible for the counter attack that lead to our equalizer. A great way to make up for the own goal.
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Old 7th February 2012, 09:23   #1606 (permalink)
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Doesn't he look confident now, though? Love to see that happen, a player getting over a few self-doubts. Changes them completely. Not the only factor, but has happened with Tony and Carrick too at various points this season. Hopefully Sunday will help DeGea make the same leap.
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Old 7th February 2012, 10:35   #1607 (permalink)
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Yeah, his confidence is the real difference from last year. He's surely got the backing he needs from Sir Alex and the staff for his performances this year. Glad he doesn't base his opinion on himself on what is being said at the Caf!

I'm sure he'll be a popular scapegoat for years to come, but for me his blip last season was just that, a blip, and he's now showing why we placed such thrust in him.

For all the chopping and changing of our back four, and the unstable goalkeeping situation, I think Evans has done brilliantly.
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Old 7th February 2012, 10:36   #1608 (permalink)
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Yeh I have been quick to slate Evans in the past but he has really stood up to be counted with all the injuries. Fair play.
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Old 7th February 2012, 10:38   #1609 (permalink)
 
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Yeah, his confidence is the real difference from last year. He's surely got the backing he needs from Sir Alex and the staff for his performances this year. Glad he doesn't base his opinion on himself on what is being said at the Caf!

I'm sure he'll be a popular scapegoat for years to come, but for me his blip last season was just that, a blip, and he's now showing why we placed such thrust in him.

For all the chopping and changing of our back four, and the unstable goalkeeping situation, I think Evans has done brilliantly.
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Old 11th February 2012, 13:47   #1611 (permalink)
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Old 11th February 2012, 13:48   #1612 (permalink)
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Been outstanding but to be fair he's had a generally very good season.
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Old 11th February 2012, 13:56   #1613 (permalink)
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Been outstanding but to be fair he's had a generally very good season.
he has been excellent this season, a huge improvement from last year.

considering that vidic has been out for a while now, and rio is struggling a bit, huge credit has to be given to jonny.
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Old 11th February 2012, 14:44   #1614 (permalink)
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Absolutely amazing today.

Not just defending but also playing it out too - took the ball down more often than not instead of hoofing it away
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Old 11th February 2012, 14:47   #1615 (permalink)
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Since he got his white shoes, his game on the ball has improved.Very good match
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Old 11th February 2012, 14:48   #1616 (permalink)
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A proper utd centre half, it's so much sweeter when they come through the academy.
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Old 11th February 2012, 14:49   #1617 (permalink)
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Since he got his white shoes, his game on the ball has improved.Very good match
Am I missing something here?

Smalling and Evans have our defense sorted for years now.
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Old 11th February 2012, 14:49   #1618 (permalink)
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Possibly his best game since his breakthrough season
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Old 11th February 2012, 14:55   #1619 (permalink)
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Stunning performance today.
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Loved it the couple of times he made Suarez look like a fool.
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Old 11th February 2012, 15:00   #1621 (permalink)
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It's great to see him playing in this form after all the criticism he got.
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Old 11th February 2012, 15:08   #1622 (permalink)
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Do you still doubt that he has the same ability as Pique?
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Old 11th February 2012, 15:11   #1623 (permalink)
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He was fantastic, especially first half, won every header and 50/50 ball. I've always supported Evans, the stick he's gotten on here has been so over the top at times.
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Old 11th February 2012, 15:18   #1624 (permalink)
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Some positive comments from Michael Cox now, who was at the game today

-Really impressed by Evans today. Positionally excellent, thought he dealt with Suarez then Carroll very well

-Also interested how much Evans was directing Ferdinand, pushing him up pitch. Had a go at Rooney late on too. Much more confidence
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Old 11th February 2012, 15:20   #1625 (permalink)
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Am I missing something here?

Smalling and Evans have our defense sorted for years now.
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Old 11th February 2012, 15:21   #1626 (permalink)
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He's been good all season. Not sure why people are just realizing.

But today he was exceptional.
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Old 11th February 2012, 15:22   #1627 (permalink)
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What does the color of his shoes have to do with his play? He's always been cultured on the ball
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Since he got his white shoes, his game on the ball has improved.Very good match
It's true, the white boots have suddenly made him look like an extremely cultured ball playing defender.

Evans has been great this season, no denying he had a poor season last year but he's back to his best this term. His talent should never of been doubted.
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Old 11th February 2012, 15:32   #1629 (permalink)
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Continuing to make certain posters in this thread look like fools. Awesome performance.
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Old 11th February 2012, 15:32   #1630 (permalink)
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Continuing to make certain posters in this thread look like fools. Awesome performance.
Yep.
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Fantastic today again.
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Old 11th February 2012, 15:35   #1632 (permalink)
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Terrific and if you noticed, was the first one to confront Suarez on both occasions on the way to the tunnel.

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Was absolutely immense today, is playing with real confidence and has grown as a player. Didnt know he was capable of this, if he can improve on the physical side to his play it will make him a monster.
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I'll say it again, he's been our best defender bar Vidic this season.

You wouldn't listen to me, you gimps, but now people are starting to come around to the thing that's plain to see, he's having a great season.
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Was absolutely immense today, is playing with real confidence and has grown as a player. Didnt know he was capable of this, if he can improve on the physical side to his play it will make him a monster.
I thought he did pretty well physically against Carroll... Absolutely raped him and Suarez.
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Old 11th February 2012, 15:38   #1636 (permalink)
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Our most consistent defender this season. Very good today again.
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Excellent performance from him today, was very assured on the ball.
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Old 11th February 2012, 15:41   #1638 (permalink)
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First post of the day and wow from Evans.

So confident with the ball in the air. First touch great and calm passes forward. Well done .
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Old 11th February 2012, 15:42   #1639 (permalink)
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Also, his first touches when killing the ball out of there air were Berba-esque today
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he has been excellent this season, a huge improvement from last year.

considering that vidic has been out for a while now, and rio is struggling a bit, huge credit has to be given to jonny.
Aye. He's going down the Fletcher route isn't he?
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