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Post by ZlattackRed on Jan 3, 2015 6:23:08 GMT
Why have we become so negative on Blackett. The lad had just 1 below par performance, and he has turned mediocre? Jesus. I rate McNair as "useful" and Blackett as mediocre FOR United. The expectation has to be higher at Old Trafford. Blackett and McNair have a future no doubt. However, Blackett looked a little shaky last outing and has not shown me enough to say "ship Evans" regardless of another CB coming in. I think Blackett and Jones are the future CB pairing for Giggs with McNair playing as a CM. Agreed that overall McNair has looked better than Blackett. IMO Blackett was our best defender in the early part of the season. Agreed that Blackett was shaky against Leicester, so was McNair against Southampton. These youngsters will have bad games here and there. Consistency wont come so early. I expect an experienced defender to join us, but don't want to write off Blackett so soon. |
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Post by swimmityswim on Jan 3, 2015 9:47:06 GMT
Evans arial ability is almost as bad as Carricks. I rate him a distant 3rd to Smalling and Jones - not suggesting that either Smalling or Jones are good enough. As for Blackett - he needs to play before Evans at the moment. Better passer, better ball defender - Evans positioning on crosses is usually better than Blackett - and a natural left peg. On current form I would rate Blackett as mediocre. Good enough to start for Hull, not good enough to start for United. Point is, keep Blackett and ship Evans for a genuine world beater CB. If that sort of CB does not show up - promote Blackett and give Evans a rest. Evans let every ball bounce. Complete liability. I'd take Shawcross but he's not the answer really That incident of Evans v Diouf coupled with Evans' performance "marking" Benteke have shown about as much as we should expect from Evans right now. He's been consistently the worst defender to show for us this season and I don't think it can be put down to rustiness anymore. |
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Post by thechemist on Jan 8, 2015 12:47:53 GMT
Evans let every ball bounce. Complete liability. I'd take Shawcross but he's not the answer really That incident of Evans v Diouf coupled with Evans' performance "marking" Benteke have shown about as much as we should expect from Evans right now. He's been consistently the worst defender to show for us this season and I don't think it can be put down to rustiness anymore. Worse than Smalling? |
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Post by stonecarver2 on Jan 8, 2015 13:21:39 GMT
That incident of Evans v Diouf coupled with Evans' performance "marking" Benteke have shown about as much as we should expect from Evans right now. He's been consistently the worst defender to show for us this season and I don't think it can be put down to rustiness anymore. Worse than Smalling? Yes ! |
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Post by Tatty on Jan 8, 2015 13:22:28 GMT
That incident of Evans v Diouf coupled with Evans' performance "marking" Benteke have shown about as much as we should expect from Evans right now. He's been consistently the worst defender to show for us this season and I don't think it can be put down to rustiness anymore. Worse than Smalling? Smalling was the business against Arsenal, I think I voted him my MotM for that one, and was solid enough vs Stoke, as a bizarre tactic on corners meant he wasn't marking the player(s) he should've been. So yes, JEvans, for me has been worse than Smalling. Although, you're going to throw citeh at me, aren't you? |
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Post by Stew on Jan 8, 2015 13:53:58 GMT
Smalling was particularly good against Chelsea I thought.
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Post by alt on Jan 8, 2015 14:31:54 GMT
Smalling was particularly good against Chelsea I thought. I'd say he's been the most impressive defender by some distance this season, saying that it doesn't take a lot. He's had his lapses, but in numerous games he's been very solid. As I said at the time, I was at OT for the Stoke game and he was immense, best defensive display by one of our players for a while. Still feel Shawcross would be a good option for us, he'd give us that dominance in the air and consistency we've really lacked this season. I think by having one solid CB who can play every game would make a big difference. Stoke have signed this CB from Bayer, already got Wilson, Muniesa and Huth, could potentially open the door for a move.. |
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Post by Bestie on Jan 8, 2015 14:42:14 GMT
Smalling has either looked excellent or catastophic. No in betweens. He is the Nani of centre backs.
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Post by swimmityswim on Jan 8, 2015 15:02:15 GMT
That incident of Evans v Diouf coupled with Evans' performance "marking" Benteke have shown about as much as we should expect from Evans right now. He's been consistently the worst defender to show for us this season and I don't think it can be put down to rustiness anymore. Worse than Smalling? looking at previous posts im glad im not the only one! smalling is a very good defender at defending. he does make stupid decisions from time to time and he's awful with the ball at his feet. he's a better defender than jones and probably rojo. evans has been terrible this season. beforehand i would have praised him but whether injuries have ruined him or whatever, he's not that anymore. |
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Post by ManicRed on Jan 8, 2015 15:50:39 GMT
I'm just going to wade into this discussion;
Problem with Jones & Smalling is as ball winners they are good. But lack some awareness on there surroundings and smalling is not a "footballing" centre half the term the media used when talking about Rio
Evans, i think seems to be the BUT to all jokes and used as a scapegoat. Granted his is 27 now and should be holding a place in the team and should have developed into the next Rio which we all thought he would do. But with constant injurys and lack of confidence he has gone backwards and we can no longer say "he will develop"
To me Shawcross is a better all round defender to Smalling, Evans & Jones. But if we are to seriously challenge for the title and CL next year i can only see 1 of the 3 playing.
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Post by _ on Jan 8, 2015 22:41:19 GMT
Scores the odd goal.
Prone to a howler.
Fairly consistent. But at a much lower level.
Was let go for a reason.
Consensus: AVOID.
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Post by NR7 on Jan 9, 2015 14:23:52 GMT
Scores the odd goal. Prone to a howler. Fairly consistent. But at a much lower level. Was let go for a reason. Consensus: AVOID. Of whom?? |
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Post by _ on Jan 9, 2015 14:35:25 GMT
Scores the odd goal. Prone to a howler. Fairly consistent. But at a much lower level. Was let go for a reason. Consensus: AVOID. Of whom?? Me and King Loius   |
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Post by _ on Jan 9, 2015 15:03:59 GMT
Smalling was particularly good against Chelsea I thought. And against Arsenal and I remember a particularly great performance against City 2 or 3 years ago - the problem is with the lesser teams - he switches off against them and is a liability |
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Post by unitedsotex on Jan 9, 2015 17:45:23 GMT
My only issue with Shawcross is he tends to be a Yellow card magnet.
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