I wrote an article few weeks ago about jones and smalling. Both I believe are quality potential players. Jones has been immense this season however he does not have leadership quality. When jones had to drop back to cb he did not lead the line- he should of been picking up samba, he shoulda been marking yakubu. Too many times carrack against yak. Future he will be world class player but now J Evans. I'm a biased NI fan but despite many of his failing he is a leader- recognised by Alex who has made him captain in carling cup games. He does make mistakes but when the chips are down and he is the number one centre back he performs admirably! I think his problem is mental switches off. I think he could be a real quality centre back and out of Evans smalling and jones ATM I have more faith in Evans than the others. Discuss...
posted on 31/12/11
Your players lack mental strength
posted on 31/12/11
I really really hope that SAF agrees with you.
posted on 31/12/11
Thank you. I totally agree. The amount of stick Evans gets from our own fans is ridiculous. He is a very good defender.
posted on 31/12/11
I can understand why you've questioned Jones' performances at centre back but I'm not sure how you can question Smalling who has looked an absolutely amazing centre back.
To be honest, I'd probably rather have Smalling alongside Vidic than Ferdinand because last season they were immense together.
I do agree though that Evans is a quality centre back, when playing well and when he's confident that is.
posted on 31/12/11
He defo makes mistakes but I think Fergy really rates him. He has looked faultless since city game
posted on 31/12/11
In central defence
Evans > Smalling > Jones
posted on 31/12/11
Jones has been played here there and everywhere but hardly at all in central defence.
So we shouldn't blame him, blame Fergie for his constant tinkering and stubbornness to resolve CM position !!!
posted on 31/12/11
I'd rather have smalling alongside Vidic as well but Vidic is a leader. I don't think smalling is. I'd rather have Evans alongside carrick or even alongside Ferdinand. Smalling rio Evans Evra (fabio) is our bes defence ATM with jones and cleverly in cm. Valencia and nani. To me is quality team