Manchester United coach taps 20 year old center back as the “new” Rio: Do United supporters agree?
by offsidetrap on October 10th, 2008
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Rio Ferdinand still has a long career ahead of him, but that hasn’t stopped Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson from tapping a certain 20 year old as the “next” great center back at the club.
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has tipped centre-back Jonny Evans as Rio Ferdinand’s long-term successor. (Various)
Evans has been on loan since he came to the club, but has been impressive during his 15 appearances for Sunderland. Whilst it’s still too early to say, Sir Alex doesn’t throw around these type of compliments freely. If anything, Evans now has a long road ahead of him to prove that he’s worth those words.
United supporters: If you’ve seen Evans play before, do you agree with Sir Alex’s comments that he’s the next Rio?
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neil byrne - October 10th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
when it comes to composure & reading of the game he’s unbelievable for his age. I agree wiv SAF but i dont rekon he shud be tellin th world this when he’s only played a few games, plus I rekon rio & vida will still b doin th business in min 4 yrs time, cant see evans waitin that long,
Maik - October 11th, 2008 at 1:53 am
I can, and really hope so. Plus while Rio and Vida do have 4 more years to keep going, they’ll have to be rested more and more often later on, plus a 24 year old central would still be young.
Fernando - October 11th, 2008 at 2:13 am
im a liverpool supporter like but thot id give a mention 2 johnny. Actualy know him (im from Belfast) and his bro Corey, two brilliant players and gud fellas! i think johnny has a big future ahead of him as does his bro.. as long as he doesnt stop our strikers in years to come im happy
dOn - October 11th, 2008 at 5:06 am
he is good n talented player wit good compesure wit da ball.perphps y not he can b da nex ferdinand..he is just 20!!!