Jonny Evans

[toffee balls]

Is he left footed.

 

[Akiva]

Let's hope it doesn't happen before Monday, it will be interesting to gauge Pep's reaction to the fans reaction

Why do you, or anyone, think Pep should give a fuck what the "fans" think?

Pep has a job to do and if he thinks Evans is the man he needs then the overblown outrage, because he used to play for the rags, should (and will be) water off a duck's back.

While we're on the topic, fan opinion is pretty fickle. The same posters horrified at the thought of Kun being replaced, or even more attackers being brought in, are bleating that what we have isn't enough. KDB ran the gauntlet from unfit for Pep's system and sellable to the best player in the league last year. Opinion on John Stones, and whether he's worth the hefty cost we paid, changes by the match and his player thread is a trainwreck.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Evans is far from an enthusiastic signing, but we've just come off the back of one of our best transfer windows ever. Let Pep get his team and, if it doesn't work out, then we'll see about flapping.

 

[Ric]

I think he'll do OK, and a lot of this hysteria will die down after his first couple of games.

 

[Passittogordon]

Well he better improve quick then because all I see is cock up after cock up and no footballing brain.

He's a talented lad but at the top level you need a footballing brain and that can't be taught not even by Pep.

You must have a seat really high up or in the pub that only serves absanthe because clearly we are watching different players. He is a modern Cente half, get used to it. He is young he is learning his game and he is a professional at the best club in the world with the best Manager, coaching staff, facilities and mentor in Kompany. There is no way he wont one day be captain and our best CB.

 

[Ric]

Is he left footed.

Yep, can cover left back too in an emergency.

 

[Harvster]

Popped to Tesco Handforth Dean for dog food, so missed the last 75 pages

So, in a nutshell, are people coming round to him yet?

 

[The-Dogs-Pollocks]

Yep, can cover left back too in an emergency.

Yeah can picture him now, marauding down the wing, one two with silva, hits the by line and whips in a cross right to the feet of kun who slams it in the top corner.

He might be left footed, but he aint a full back. Would have to be some emergency!

 

[BringBackSwales]

Why do you, or anyone, think Pep should give a fuck what the "fans" think?

Pep has a job to do and if he thinks Evans is the man he needs then the overblown outrage, because he used to play for the rags, should (and will be) water off a duck's back.

While we're on the topic, fan opinion is pretty fickle. The same posters horrified at the thought of Kun being replaced, or even more attackers being brought in, are bleating that what we have isn't enough. KDB ran the gauntlet from unfit for Pep's system and sellable to the best player in the league last year. Opinion on John Stones, and whether he's worth the hefty cost we paid, changes by the match and his player thread is a trainwreck.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Evans is far from an enthusiastic signing, but we've just come off the back of one of our best transfer windows ever. Let Pep get his team and, if it doesn't work out, then we'll see about flapping.

Simple answer, because Jonny Evans is average at best, and that's being fucking kind. Also he is 29 and we are trying to spend £20M + on younger players (aren't we?). The rag attachment doesn't help, but it didn't hinder Carlos, the lack of ability will hinder Jonny average. Also I couldn't give a fuck that Pep doesn't give a fuck; football origins included being a way of the working man, or woman, letting off steam, I still am and still do. To think Jonny evans is not good enough by some considerable distance, and giving Jonny some shit on Monday, isn't flapping, it's common fucking sense

 

[paulchapo]

Let's hope it doesn't happen before Monday, it will be interesting to gauge Pep's reaction to the fans reaction

He has never given a fuck about fan's reactions. When he took over at Barcelona he sold three fan's favourites if I am not mistaken. All that works well when you are successful and at Barcelona he was. If we won the treble with Evan's playing a key role he would be hailed a genius, if we crash and burn he will get hammered. That's why we hired him and are paying him mega buck's.

 

[Ric]

Yeah can picture him now, marauding down the wing, one two with silva, hits the by line and whips in a cross right to the feet of kun who slams it in the top corner.

He might be left footed, but he aint a full back. Would have to be some emergency!

He's played there quite a few times for United and West Brom, but yeah he's not really a Guardiola type full back!

 

[BringBackSwales]

Is he left footed.

Nope, he is no footed

 

[tiggsywiggsywoo]

It's not because he's an ex rag. If we sign him he'll be this year's Bony a waste of good money, especially if we fail to land a striker through under bidding. I think supporters are sick of this type of cash wasting.

 

[yeah whatever !!]

I think he'll do OK, and a lot of this hysteria will die down after his first couple of games.

The ex united tag and or and price I think is what's grating many, as for performance, lets see.

 

[Akiva]

Simple answer, because Jonny Evans is average at best, and that's being fucking kind.

Not the first time we'll have signed an average, or worse, player. Our defensive signings, particularly centre-backs, have been a laughing stock for years.

Hell, some on here think Stones is below average and I reckon I'm one of the few who thinks Otamendi isn't too.

Also he is 29

So experienced then, sounds like that's what Pep is looking for.

and we are trying to spend £20M on younger players (aren't we?).

Haven't we already? Bernardo? Mendy? Ederson?

Pep already said we'd be getting a few players aged 28-29 too. He likes a mix, experience and youth.

The rag attachment doesn't help, but it didn't hinder Carlos, the lack of ability will hinder Jonny average.

This is a red herring, pardon the pun. Nobody gives a fuck about his playing ability. Every page of this godforsaken thread has the word rag in it, every single one. Why? Because he's not just an ex-rag player, he's a rag supporter too. Carlos was a statement signing we poached from the swamp and is on an entirely different level.

Also I couldn't give a fuck that Pep doesn't give a fuck;

Pep's the manager, his opinion matters and yours doesn't.

football origins included being a way of the working man, or woman, letting off steam, I still am and still do. To think Jonny evans is not good enough by some considerable distance, and giving Jonny some shit on Monday, isn't flapping, it's common fucking sense

Feel free to do what you want, even though it's literally being mocked by the rest of the footballing world.

Ultimately Pep will assemble is squad and if he thinks Jonny Evans is the man he needs, he'll get him. I don't like the lad, but if he does join and he rises above your base, petty bullshit to help bring the title back to Manchester, then he'll be a legend.

 

[Rolee]

I'm not keen on this move but with the amount of resistance from City fans ( most of it reasonable I should add) he'll probably turn out to be a really shrewd signing.

 

[yeah whatever !!]

Not the first time we'll have signed an average, or worse, player. Our defensive signings, particularly centre-backs, have been a laughing stock for years.

Hell, some on here think Stones is below average and I reckon I'm one of the few who thinks Otamendi isn't too.



So experienced then, sounds like that's what Pep is looking for.



Haven't we already? Bernardo? Mendy? Ederson?

Pep already said we'd be getting a few players aged 28-29 too. He likes a mix, experience and youth.



This is a red herring, pardon the pun. Nobody gives a fuck about his playing ability. Every page of this godforsaken thread has the word rag in it, every single one. Why? Because he's not just an ex-rag player, he's a rag supporter too. Carlos was a statement signing we poached from the swamp and is on an entirely different level.



Pep's the manager, his opinion matters and yours doesn't.



Feel free to do what you want, even though it's literally being mocked by the rest of the footballing world.

Ultimately Pep will assemble is squad and if he thinks Jonny Evans is the man he needs, he'll get him. I don't like the lad, but if he does join and he rises above your base, petty bullshit to help bring the title back to Manchester, then he'll be a legend.

quote; "then he'll be a legend"

I will back the lad if we get him... but that's a tad steep fella.

 

[Cityfan]

Can't wait till Darron Gibson's announced.

 

[mosssideblue]

Why do you, or anyone, think Pep should give a fuck what the "fans" think?

Pep has a job to do and if he thinks Evans is the man he needs then the overblown outrage, because he used to play for the rags, should (and will be) water off a duck's back.

While we're on the topic, fan opinion is pretty fickle. The same posters horrified at the thought of Kun being replaced, or even more attackers being brought in, are bleating that what we have isn't enough. KDB ran the gauntlet from unfit for Pep's system and sellable to the best player in the league last year. Opinion on John Stones, and whether he's worth the hefty cost we paid, changes by the match and his player thread is a trainwreck.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Evans is far from an enthusiastic signing, but we've just come off the back of one of our best transfer windows ever. Let Pep get his team and, if it doesn't work out, then we'll see about flapping.

Absolutely spot on - well said.
He wont be the first ex Rag that signed for us and no doubt the last. IIRC, the last one was held in pretty high esteem on here

 

[Tanzeylee]

Looks as tho this is happening wether we like it or not, £22m for jonny fuckin evens is a ridiculous amount of money but £22m is the new £11m is he good enough to be a first choice cb definitely not but as a contingency plan possibly, maybe, fuck knows only time will tell on that, looking beyond his raggy past and more to his wba appearances he's a decent defender not top draw obviously and I am torn on this signing but it's more an emotional rag bastard sort of thing, will I boo him in a blue shirt not a fucking chance I've I've not seen hysteria levels on this forum since the muffin/barm thread (#teammuffin) also can't see him being on £140k either more than likely £70k
If pep wants to sign him who am I to argue the guy seems to know his onions and we need an extra cb so if buying jonny fuckin evens frees up more cash for possibly Sanchez/Mbappe so be it
Shouldn't we at least wait till jonny fuckin evens makes a cock up first before we unleash the dogs on him
Does team shop tone even want to sell him

 

[Rolee]

Absolutely spot on - well said.
He wont be the first ex Rag that signed for us and no doubt the last. IIRC, the last one was held in pretty high esteem on here

Hargreaves?