HK85 267 Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) Evans is a good centre back and you'd imagine it would only be for backup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandoEFC 3,532 Posted August 16, 2017 This one's out of left field. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redcanuck 54 Posted August 17, 2017 Could this have something to do with the homegrown quota? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toony 95 Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Redcanuck said: Could this have something to do with the homegrown quota? Would have thought so. If they want him badly, they'll get him. Looks odd on the outside but he's a good defender and he's not going to be a regular starter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smiley Culture 1,123 Posted August 17, 2017 I don't think this is that odd. Evans has proven to have been one of West Brom's key players since joining there, he plays regularly, he's experienced through his time at Manchester United, he's British, he come through the academy here and he's relatively cheap in today's market so he could be more than adequate back-up while City try and compete in four different trophies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6666 757 Posted August 17, 2017 A defender that concentrates on defending usually isn't Guardiola's type of defender... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Liquidator 199 Posted August 17, 2017 17 hours ago, Redcanuck said: Could this have something to do with the homegrown quota? Well it cant be football ability! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike 1,959 Posted August 17, 2017 9 hours ago, Smiley Culture said: I don't think this is that odd. Evans has proven to have been one of West Brom's key players since joining there, he plays regularly, he's experienced through his time at Manchester United, he's British, he come through the academy here and he's relatively cheap in today's market so he could be more than adequate back-up while City try and compete in four different trophies. Ulster is rightful Irish clay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Blue 800 Posted August 18, 2017 It seems Pep doesn't want Mangala so just do a straight swap if we have to have Evans for the quota ...WBA get a better defender and we get a homegrown to sit in the stands next to Delph Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Talk 39 Posted August 18, 2017 Sounds like we are going to offer 22 million next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
True Blue 789 Posted August 18, 2017 Jesus Christ fucking Evans really? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LFCMadLad 1,445 Posted August 18, 2017 51 minutes ago, True Blue said: Jesus Christ fucking Evans really? He's probably better and more established than the CB you lot have just bought to be fair. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
True Blue 789 Posted August 18, 2017 1 minute ago, LFCMadLad said: He's probably better and more established than the CB you lot have just bought to be fair. Rudiger? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LFCMadLad 1,445 Posted August 18, 2017 24 minutes ago, True Blue said: Rudiger? Yeah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
True Blue 789 Posted August 18, 2017 Just now, LFCMadLad said: Yeah Comparing a player that is new to the league, and one that has been in the league his entire career being nothing that bellow average? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 851 Posted August 18, 2017 Johnny Evan is certainly not below average. Utd should have kept him and booted Smalling and Jones...not the other way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
True Blue 789 Posted August 18, 2017 28 minutes ago, FOYM said: Johnny Evan is certainly not below average. Utd should have kept him and booted Smalling and Jones...not the other way. Would any top six club take him now? He will be cover at City in the cup games at best. Would you take him at Liverpool? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Blue 800 Posted August 18, 2017 35 minutes ago, FOYM said: Johnny Evan is certainly not below average. Utd should have kept him and booted Smalling and Jones...not the other way. I think it was when our Y.T.S youth team winger turned him inside out that finished him in Fergies eyes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 6,765 Posted August 18, 2017 it only seems odd because they've been splashing the cash on so much quality in the rest of their side that they then resort to an ex-Utd, unstylish defender which doesn't really suit them. It's not exactly one of the first names you'd pick if you were put in as Man City boss and you needed a defender with so many millions to spend. It most certainly is linked with the homegrown quota necessity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 851 Posted August 18, 2017 4 hours ago, True Blue said: Would any top six club take him now? He will be cover at City in the cup games at best. Would you take him at Liverpool? Yes, I would. He's better than Lovren, Klavan & Gomez 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
