11 Aug 2026 22:46:51
Quote from Johnny Evans below on Tielemans who he played 4 1/2 seasons with at Leicester. Considering Evans was at United for years and who some of his ex mates are it's a big statement.
Evans added: “He is 100 per cent [a leader]. Even at my time at Leicester, he was always one of the players that was setting high standards. Which was one of the first things the manager asked me about, asked my opinion when the opportunity came up to sign him.”
“That was one of the first things.
He’s one of the best professionals I’ve ever seen in the game, the way he applies himself, and he’ll always give 100 per cent and push everyone around him.”
Nice compliments. Sounds like the sort of character you need in your squad.
12 Aug 2026 10:03:25
And if Johnny is saying it. ??
12 Aug 2026 10:22:54
We need more leaders with high standards to create a strong culture and set the right example to the younger players. It felt like we lost our way in recent years, so good news.
12 Aug 2026 11:05:58
It's positive to hear. It's about time we had a solid core of players who were leaders. It does make me worry about the reintegration of Rashford. I don't think I can see myself forgiving him for the terrible attitude and poor application of his amazing ability.
Somehow, it makes it all the more frustrating that he lets his standards drop immensely and blames everyone around him.
12 Aug 2026 12:36:51
This is very positive to hear. United needs to create that dressing room intensity again. Far too long, it has been toxic and lacking.