CONFIRMED Lee Evans on his way to the Blades?

[ChipButtyBlade]

But that doesn't explain why he was sent back to Wolves yesterday in preparation of a supposed deal to us.

He might be going elsewhere or wolves might want to take another look at him,just like we have done with Whiteman.

 

[bertieblade]

I would think this deal was going to be taken up had the Leonard deal gone past its deadline of early next week.

I would initially have agreed, but it has been pursued subsequent to the Leonard deal and Wilder obviously believes he is light for the two central midfield positions, where in effect we only have :-

Leonard
Fleck
lundstram
Carruthers, possibly on his bike
Slater, still developing
Whiteman, possibly on loan
Coutts, still to recover from injury

 

[bertieblade]

duplicated

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

I would initially have agreed, but it has been pursued subsequent to the Leonard deal and Wilder obviously believes he is light for the two central midfield positions, where in effect we only have :-

Leonard
Fleck
lundstram
Carruthers, possibly on his bike
Whiteman, possibly on loan
Coutts, still to recover from injury

WYHDP.

 

[bertieblade]

He was pulled out of the Wigan squad prior to yesterday’s match which is subsequent to when Leonard travelled up to BDTBL on Friday evening

 

[Blade58]

He might be going elsewhere or wolves might want to take another look at him,just like we have done with Whiteman.

Might be reyt Chip, but this alludes to something different:

"It’s understood Wolves recalled him from his loan just hours before kick-off, with Latics boss Paul Cook admitting after the game that things would become clear over the weekend. “There’ll be something announced on Lee probably over the next 24 hours,” Cook revealed. “That was an internal decision if you like.” And that ‘internal decision’ would appear to be electing not to match Sheffield United’s offer for the 23-year-old, which is believed to be in the region of £750,000."

https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/football/latics/evans-above-latics-price-range-1-8943936

 

[Bladeinleeds]

Got to admit I don’t know too much about him.

Seems to me that caruthers form has played his way out of being he 4 choice for the 2 midfield postitions.

Evans, lundstram, fleck and Leonard competing there until coutts is back and firing sounds good to me.

Hopefully one of Leonard or Evans has abit of the flecks about them - I.e confident to drive forward with ball.

 

[Bergen Blade]

This surprised me at first, but we may see this as the ideal moment to get him. He's at a great age and seems to have improved with regular first team football, but is still available as his owning club are going for even bigger signings. Although we may not be in desperate need for another midfielder, we may see this as a chance too good to turn down.

In terms of his style of play he seems to have a lot of good attributes, with "not the most mobile" being one weakness pointed out. But we've already seen how Wilder has improved the mobility and forward impact of Fleck, Coutts and Lundstram (and our wide centre halves), so I'm sure Evans could improve as well. When we played Bradford the other year I remember him looking strong and commanding.

 

[Davalon]

You need to take a Tramadol.

Won with Jake in the starting line up today.. did you notice?

You were wishing and hoping to denigrate one of the best players at the club you purport to support. As you have with previous club legends, Bassett, Jagielka etc.

The question is did he denigrate them whilst they were here? Or did he reluctantly doff his cap to them?

 

[FinchleyBlade]

I expect the reason Whiteman was called back is because there is interest in him for a permanent deal, both him and Carruthers will be off before the month is up IMO.

If Whiteman has been struggling to get in Doncasters side then I can't see him getting in ours.

 

[Rodley]

I expect the reason Whiteman was called back is because there is interest in him for a permanent deal, both him and Carruthers will be off before the month is up IMO.

If Whiteman has been struggling to get in Doncasters side then I can't see him getting in ours.

Or bring Whiteman back to put pressure on Southend to do the deal as we’re starting to consider other options.

 

[BigBed]

Or Whiteman been brought back incase we failed to sign certain players as were currently very short in the middle??

 

[BladeInIreland]

Or Whiteman been brought back incase we failed to sign certain players as were currently very short in the middle??

Id say its this. Just covering our arse in case the signings don't come off. Wouldn't bd surprised if he was back at Donny before the window closed.

 

[Enigmatic]

Evans and Leonard will both be good, sensible additions. We’ll have 4 good players fighting for those two spots in midfield. Evans has the potential of being used a bit further forward, and Leonard can slot into CB or RWB if needed. If these come in we’d just need an attacking midfielder and a pacy striker.

Let’s be clear - Whiteman had a 6 month loan. We didn’t recall him, it had expired. We chose to bring him back into the fold and take an extended look at him to determine whether he was in a position to contribute to our cause. I’d expect him to stay for most of January, with the possibility of leaving on loan towards the end. There’s no pressure to sell him, so if he is sold it indicates either Wilder doesn’t rate him, or the offer is too good to turn down. He’s playing well, Wilder seems to see a future for him... but he’s not on absolute fire at the moment. Therefore I imagine a sale is unlikely.

Carruthers on the other hand is competition for Duffy. He shouldn’t come into the discussion, just as Duffy doesn’t. It may well be that we bring in a new player to compete further forward and Carruthers leaves, but despite his current form I can’t see it being a permanent exit. We’re not in a position where we HAVE to sell players in order to bring fresh ones in, however in some cases it might make sense to do so. I think Carruthers has more to offer for us in the longer term.

Whatever the case, we’re sorted in the midfield for the medium term now, which is exciting. I like the look of Slater too.

Wilder has transformed this club

 

[Slim Man]

He’s the lad who took Bradford’s set pieces last season. Fantastic set piece taker and right peg.

I think he’s got a bit about him to play further forward.

 

[FinchleyBlade]

Leonard isn't being brought in to play midfield, he is seen as the right sided centre half/right wing back. From a very good source.

Evans is for the midfield role, and another one will be joining on loan.

 

[sheffielder]

Leonard isn't being brought in to play midfield, he is seen as the right sided centre half/right wing back. From a very good source.

Evans is for the midfield role, and another one will be joining on loan.

No reason to disbelieve this. Certainly versatile and got a good engine on him to play any role.

 

[Chali 2na]

No reason to disbelieve this. Certainly versatile and got a good engine on him to play any role.

I think there's plenty of reasons to disbelieve this tbh. Seems very far-fetched to me.

 

[Stretch]

I think there's plenty of reasons to disbelieve this tbh. Seems very far-fetched to me.

A few on the Shrimpers forum reckon he is very good in the RWB role and at CB mate. At present we only really have 1 utility player in Basham and whilst he does a decent job away from CB that is his best position by far. Leonard may be at his best in CM but considering the injuries we have had at RWB I could see him being able to play there as another very good reason to persist with the transfer.

 

[Snowman]

I think there's plenty of reasons to disbelieve this tbh. Seems very far-fetched to me.

I want to disbelieve it.

 

[Come from away]

Before the Courts injury Wilder said we were one short in midfield, so two in makes sense.

 

[SteveBlade]

Leonard isn't being brought in to play midfield, he is seen as the right sided centre half/right wing back. From a very good source.

Evans is for the midfield role, and another one will be joining on loan.

Despite undoubtedly being able to play there, we have two highly competent right wing backs in Baldock and Freeman, and first name on the team sheet right centre half Chris Basham.

It would be exciting having Leonard making the overlapping runs our wide centre halves make though. But I think for the immediate future he's been brought in to play in midfield.

Nice to have so many options.

 

[Ricky]

In terms of player type and most suitable positions, we're looking at...

(Coutts) - - - - - - Fleck
Lundstram
Leonard
Evans

All permanently contracted. Bit lop sided isn't it?

Any two of those could play together but there's no one else like Fleck.


As for Leonard at RCB/RWB... long term, maybe. I have no doubt his ability to play there is a key reason we've persisted so long. But signed to play there straightaway? It seems unlikely. But it would make the Evans signing more understandable. Even if this is the case, CCV won't be going anywhere. But it allows Heneghan to leave without having to sign another CB.

 

[ucandomagic]

In terms of player type and most suitable positions, we're looking at...

(Coutts) - - - - - - Fleck
Lundstram
Leonard
Evans

All permanently contracted. Bit lop sided isn't it?

Any two of those could play together but there's no one else like Fleck.


As for Leonard at RCB/RWB... long term, maybe. I have no doubt his ability to play there is a key reason we've persisted so long. But signed to play there straightaway? It seems unlikely. But it would make the Evans signing more understandable. Even if this is the case, CCV won't be going anywhere. But it allows Heneghan to leave without having to sign another CB.

I would have said that Leonard is more Fleck than Coutts. His natural instinct is to drive forward with the ball, and slot it through or shoot.

Coutts prefers to sit back and spread the ball and spread the play. Lunny is more Coutts without the long passes (he tried those but has given them up for now!)

I don’t know anything about Evans.

 

[Sharrow Snuff Mill]

Looks like CW wants more depth of choice for midfield together with stronger, more powerful players. Would imagine Carruthers, Whiteman and Reed will eventually leave for good. Squad building continues well. Look at how much it has improved in only a year and a half.

 

[Calblade]

Looks like CW wants more depth of choice for midfield together with stronger, more powerful players. Would imagine Carruthers, Whiteman and Reed will eventually leave for good. Squad building continues well. Look at how much it has improved in only a year and a half.

Would hope he keeps Whiteman, want him to get a better look in, however as we progress we might have to get rid of these types of players

 

[Chali 2na]

A few on the Shrimpers forum reckon he is very good in the RWB role and at CB mate. At present we only really have 1 utility player in Basham and whilst he does a decent job away from CB that is his best position by far. Leonard may be at his best in CM but considering the injuries we have had at RWB I could see him being able to play there as another very good reason to persist with the transfer.

Im not saying he'll never cover in another position, and i think his versatility is a good thing.

I was arguing that he's been purchased to play CM, not CB like the poster initially implied.

 

[robbiez666]

I'm confused.

Why should we buy a 25 year old who has been his club's player of the season in CM for the last two years and then play him in another position?That makes absolutely no sense.

I also don't understand why we'd sign Evans, when we have Fleck, Leonard, Lundstram and Whiteman to cover 2 positions, with Coutts to return. It would only make sense if Fleck was leaving. If Wilder wanted extra cover (and there's Bash and Slater as well), surely he'd get someone in on loan?

I also don't understand why Evans, a player who has probably been frustrated by his opportunities in the Wolves first team, would then sign to sit on our bench.

And how do we have 750k to spunk on a bench warmer?

I can only assume it was a play to twist Ron's arm with Leonard.

Coutts 29
Fleck 26
Leonard 25
Lundstram 23

It's not like our midfield is old.

 

[Iceybabey]

Kinda player is this lad?

 

[micksterblade]

Watched part of Afc Fylde vs Wigan on tv, Lee Evans reminded me of Coutts, composed on the ball and liked to take a few touches. looked strong with an eye for a pass.