Evans vows to find form
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Young Reds midfielder Tom Cleverley says moving to Wigan Athletic on loan was the right move for him at this stage in his career, and he’s determined to return – in January or in the summer – ready for the big time at Old Trafford.
Injuries in United’s midfield potentially have opened up opportunities in the Reds’ engine room this season, while Tom has suffered his own injury set-backs since swapping OT for the DW at the start of the season. But Cleverley isn’t looking back, only forwards in what is shaping up to be a very promising career in the game.
“It’s been a bit stop-start for me at Wigan,” said Tom, who missed a few games earlier this season with a knee injury. “I feel like I thrive when I’m playing regularly. It’s been a little bit frustrating being in and out of the team and being part of the rotation, but it’s understandable.
“When I’ve played I think I’ve done well,” he said, speaking to United’s matchday programme. “Hopefully I’ll get a run of games between now and Christmas. It’s all good experience. I’ve never worked under a foreign manager before so it’s nice to sample. Roberto knows football inside out, he’s teaching me things, I’m experiencing being in Premier League squads every week - it’sgood for me.”
Cleverley, who couldn't play against United at the weekend due to Premier League rules, moved to Wigan because of an apparent lack of immediate first-team opportunities at Old Trafford. But with the absences of Antonio Valencia, Ryan Giggs, Anderson and Owen Hargreaves, unexpected openings have arisen.
“Maybe with hindsight things would’ve been different,” he admits. “But I just want to get my head down and do well for Wigan. I’ve got to take things as they’ve come. It’s always going to be tough for a young player coming through the ranks to break into the United first-team, but I feel like I’m progressing every year and right now I feel as ready as I’ve ever been to make my debut for Manchester United and take my chance.
“I’m happy to do whatever Sir Alex Ferguson wants of me. If he calls me back in January I’d be delighted because he’s got plans to use me, but on the other hand if he wants me to get more experience with Wigan then I’d also be happy to do that.” -
I think he has all the potential to step up and maybe even be the one to replace Scholes. Similar type of players, it might be wise for him to gain some useful techniques under Scholes' guidance and progress up the rank.
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Jonny Evans is determined to make the most of his chance to shine against Rangers on Wednesday night.
The Northern Ireland international will partner Chris Smalling in the centre of United’s defence at Ibrox after Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson opted to leave Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic in Manchester.
The 23-year-old, who’s featured just once (in a League Cup clash) since United’s 2-2 draw at Bolton on 26 September, revealed on Tuesday evening that sub-standard performances had led to his axing.
“I was playing quite a bit at the start of the season and my performances weren’t up to scratch so I’ve been out of the team for a bit,” he said. “It’s probably the biggest challenge I’ve faced. It’s the first time I’ve been in this situation where I’ve been taken out of the team because of poor performances.
“But I’m not going to sit back and mope about it. I need to make sure that when I go out onto the pitch I do the best I can.
“Wednesday’s match is an opportunity for me to play again and perform well. I’m looking forward to it.” -
Evans will not be replacing Rio or Vdic. He is like O Shea, deputising and playing backup for the main defender. But O Shea is better than Evans, he can play anywhere in defence, plus midfield and goalie.
Can Evans play in midfield and play in left back and right back?
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Evans is playing crap football this season. I've not seen him up his game when given a chance but instead, he did sucidal defending, notable against Ranger.
I still think Fergie made a mistake in letting Pique go. He could be so useful at the beginning of last season where there was a defensive crisis (Fletcher and Carrick were playing in defence) and this season (Rio injury woes and Evans shaky performances).
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I don't see him staying long term, or becoming regular first team, his frame really 'cui', not very fast and not exactly strong like Rio.
If he played in the Man City game, Tevez would have run over him tons of times.
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Just as i commented on him, this shithole let in the goal that took the gloss off United win over Blackburn!
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hahaha relax. He will deputise and play only when Vidic or ferdinand needed rest or injured. also he can play in the league and fa cup as well.
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yeh he was slack in marking samba....just ball watching.