The Northern Irishman has been a constant feature in the United line-up this season and claims that he is relishing his extended run in the absence of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nemanja-Vidic-c27550.
From being ridiculed by the press and fans alike, to being named as one of the best centre-backs in the country by Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jonny-Evans-c19085 has made a truly remarkable turnaround in his Old Trafford career.
A highly rated Academy product, Evans spent time on loan at Sunderland and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Royal-95-c40387 Antwerp before being named in the first team. But his lackluster performances, particularly last term invoked Ferguson’s wrath, who came close to selling him in the summer.
However it proved to be one piece of business, the Scot will be glad he didn’t make, as the defender came to United’s rescue when they needed him most.
Skipper Nemanja Vidic suffered a season-ending injury in the UEFA Champions League back in December, leaving Fergie with few options at the back.
The veteran tactician chose to put his faith in Evans and the 24-year-old has repaid that in emphatic fashion.
Alongside http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-de-Gea-c10463 and been one of the main reasons, why the club have only suffered one defeat in the current calendar year.
With his United future surely secure, Evans has revealed that he is enjoying his most fruitful campaign, especially since he is a regular starter now.
“People thought I had a bad season but, in my mind, it was only a period of games in which I didn’t play too well,” he said.
“One or two of those performances were highlighted by others but every player goes through that. It was up to me to find a way to get through it.”
“Everybody needs to be challenged. You either rise to it or you don’t, and if you don’t then you don’t deserve to be at a club like Manchester United.”
The Red Devils have generally been solid at the back this time around and it has strengthened their case for a record 20th title win. However their arch rivals Manchester City stand in the way and the upcoming trip to Etihad will determine this
season’s winner, with Jonny Evans surely hoping to play a major part in his side’s game across town.
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