GeorgeHeslop'sTackle.
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Agreed, but still a far better alternative option than bringing in Evans.
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Jonny Evans
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Silva_Spell
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I suspect alot on here will be changing their tune after he has played a few games for us. He's a good player
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I suspect alot on here will be changing their tune after he has played a few games for us. He's a good player
Let's hope so (if the worst happens, & we sign him)
I suspect alot on here will be changing their tune after he has played a few games for us. He's a good player
If he does sign for City I will back Evans but I have my doubts he will be fully motivated to play for the club (even if he is brought in as cover). For all Mangala's faults he still wants to do his best for City.
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I'm just gonna repost what I wrote about him back in August:
Watched the the full matches of a couple of WBA games (vs Liverpool and Chelsea) -focusing on Evans- over the last couple of days whilst listening to my usual podcasts.
Some thoughts
PROS
1.) Organiser:
Constantly orchestrates WBA's backline, and this is something we don't have when Vinny isn't there. I'm not even sure Stones and Nico talk to eachother. Evans is very vocal.
2.) Positioning:
His positioning and sensing of danger is quite impressive tbh. Always looking around and behind him to make sure he doesn't lose sight of the forwards. Steps out when needed, covers well.
3.) Composure:
He's decent enough on the ball and looks for the pass rather than hoofing it but it's his composure in possession which stands out more. He's not like Mangala who looks like he's scared shitless when the ball comes to him.
(non playing)
4.) Homegrown
CONS
1.) Mobility:
Not hugely slow but he's not fast and he is quite wooden/lacking in agility, he's not someone you're confident can make up the ground once turned.
2.) Silly fouls:
Habit of giving fouls away by clattering into the back of an opponent. TBF this was only evident against Liverpool
(non playing)
3.) 30 in January
4.) Reported price is too high
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Having studied him in these 2 games I've changed my mind somewhat. He looks a better player than he was at Utd, where he could be quite rash, he's matured as a player since then and is pretty steady. How he takes to a higher line and playing on the left of a back 3 at times - where he'd have to defend wide areas - I'm not sure but, on this evidence, he's a better player than I thought he was. His age means I wouldn't be going above £20m but I think I'd be fine with him being 4th CB.
Couldn't care less about him playing for Utd. It's hardly Crerand
Watched the the full matches of a couple of WBA games (vs Liverpool and Chelsea) -focusing on Evans- over the last couple of days whilst listening to my usual podcasts.
Some thoughts
PROS
1.) Organiser:
Constantly orchestrates WBA's backline, and this is something we don't have when Vinny isn't there. I'm not even sure Stones and Nico talk to eachother. Evans is very vocal.
2.) Positioning:
His positioning and sensing of danger is quite impressive tbh. Always looking around and behind him to make sure he doesn't lose sight of the forwards. Steps out when needed, covers well.
3.) Composure:
He's decent enough on the ball and looks for the pass rather than hoofing it but it's his composure in possession which stands out more. He's not like Mangala who looks like he's scared shitless when the ball comes to him.
(non playing)
4.) Homegrown
CONS
1.) Mobility:
Not hugely slow but he's not fast and he is quite wooden/lacking in agility, he's not someone you're confident can make up the ground once turned.
2.) Silly fouls:
Habit of giving fouls away by clattering into the back of an opponent. TBF this was only evident against Liverpool
(non playing)
3.) 30 in January
4.) Reported price is too high
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Having studied him in these 2 games I've changed my mind somewhat. He looks a better player than he was at Utd, where he could be quite rash, he's matured as a player since then and is pretty steady. How he takes to a higher line and playing on the left of a back 3 at times - where he'd have to defend wide areas - I'm not sure but, on this evidence, he's a better player than I thought he was. His age means I wouldn't be going above £20m but I think I'd be fine with him being 4th CB.
Couldn't care less about him playing for Utd. It's hardly Crerand
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One problem I have of him is he's too lightweight. Maybe seeing too many CBs built like Kompany, Mangala, Lescott has skewed my view but Evans look like a sixth form student or the dad who does evening runs and marathons.
Not to say lightweight is bad, but it does seem atypical of CBs. Even Stones, ota, Demichelis are athletic built
Not to say lightweight is bad, but it does seem atypical of CBs. Even Stones, ota, Demichelis are athletic built
And they still get things wrong. Sometimes predicted by mere supporters.But what makes you qualified to question this? Our management team probably has more experience than you at this level.
I would.Some of the comments on here are starting to make my teeth itch!
Hands up anyone who would rather have Mangala above Evans?
As far as I can see, this is a replacement for the guy everyone loves to slag off.
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