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Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Dazzza on Monday, May 15, 2006, 17:35:44

http://www.blackpooltoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=64&ArticleID=1503729

Meh :evil:

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FORMER England under-21 keeper Rhys Evans is in discussions with Blackpool about joining the club to contest the No.1 spot with Lee Jones.

Evans, out of contract at Swindon, held talks with Pool boss Simon Grayson over the weekend and stayed at Peter Clarke's house during his visit to the North West. He is a mate of the Seasiders' skipper from their days at Lilleshall when they played for England schoolboys.

Indeed the pair attended a reunion in London yesterday, when they mixed with Joe Cole and other members of that Lilleshall squad.

Evans has been offered a new deal by Swindon, which he is mulling over, but he is also free to talk to other clubs. And Clarke, who is doing his best to 'sell' Pool to his friend, reckons there are encouraging signs that suggest Evans might join. "Obviously he hasn't made his mind up yet, because it depends what personal terms the club will offer him and so on, but he was impressed with the place," said Clarke.

"He has asked me different things about the place and I've obviously told him about the club and given him some inside info.
"After that it's up to him. He has to make his own decision."
Evans, 24, has been number one at the County Ground for the last three seasons.

After playing for almost every England age group he was snapped up by Chelsea and trained alongside Carlo Cudicini. After loan spells at Bristol Rovers, QPR and Leyton Orient, he joined Swindon in the summer of 2003 and has developed into a highly-rated goalkeeper.

But despite performing well in his 32 starts this season, Evans couldn't prevent the Robins from dropping into to League Two and he is now looking at the possibility of furthering his career elsewhere.

Evans held an hour of talks with Grayson on Friday, shortly after the manager had informed his playing squad who he wouldn't and wouldn't be keeping for next season. Clarke thinks Evans is the right man for Blackpool and added: "Rhys is a good keeper – you don't get signed by Chelsea for no reason. He learned a lot there and he also has plenty of experience in the lower leagues with Swindon.

"He liked the look of Blackpool but it's early days and he has to look at all eventualities so we'll just see what happens."
Goalkeeper has long been a problem position for Blackpool. A string of loan keepers have passed through Bloomfield Road – something Grayson witnessed as a player.

Pool went into last season with just two keepers on their books and when Lee Jones got injured in the third game, then boss Colin Hendry had to complete the hurried signing of Les Pogliacomi from Oldham.

As a boss, Grayson seems keen to ensure he doesn't have a similar problem and if Evans signs, he will join Jones and Lewis Edge as one of Pool's three keepers.

Pogliacomi was one of those released by Grayson over the weekend.

But Evans's signature is not assured.
Swindon boss Iffy Onoura has offered him a new contract and said: "I have spoken to Rhys and given him until the end of the week to let me know what his plans are.
"I have a holiday booked for a week at the end of May and I would like to use as much of the time before I go away to make plans for next season, so I have asked him to let me know."

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: my-velocity on Monday, May 15, 2006, 17:36:41

What a place to move though, that's preety drastic going all the way up north ffs. I blame the club.

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Bogus Dave on Monday, May 15, 2006, 17:37:43

doesnt come as a great suprise really. thought hed stay relatively local though.

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Sippo on Monday, May 15, 2006, 17:40:29

Can't blame Rhys really. He's not a league two player in my opinion.

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: my-velocity on Monday, May 15, 2006, 17:41:13

Quote from: "stfcfan"

Can't blame Rhys really. He's not a league two player in my opinion.

And he's not a bottom of the league 1 player :D

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: yeo on Monday, May 15, 2006, 17:42:31

Blackpools a shit hole.

Its not much of a step up that ,he could do better than that surely?

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: DMR on Monday, May 15, 2006, 17:43:16

Can only assume that's a money related move as it's hardly a step up.

Lying cunt.

Cunt cunt cunt.

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: DV on Monday, May 15, 2006, 17:50:35

can do better surely....sideways move at best....this time next year we'll be above Blackpool

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Dazzza on Monday, May 15, 2006, 17:55:38

They've got a Latvian lined up to pump money into the squad, I think they actually brought in seven decent players around Christmas to help them stay up so the cash is there or there abouts.

Tough call for a keeper though. How many clubs actively looking for a keeper and can virtually guarantee a starting place?

Not many I’d bet but reading that article Blackpool may be just one of them.

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: fatbury on Monday, May 15, 2006, 18:05:42

I think thats a case of having at least ONE club lined up .. before going for a better one ...

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Monday, May 15, 2006, 18:15:16

No-one came in for him last season, so he needs to be realistic...if Blackpool are offering decent money he'll go....end of.

Same sort of thing happened with Mildy and Notts...he'd only just signed with us , but Notts doubled his money....you don't stick around.

FWIW I see us ending up with Steve Phillips.

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Panda Paws on Monday, May 15, 2006, 18:38:33

Quote from: "Reg Smeeton"

FWIW I see us ending up with Steve Phillips.

Wouldn't surprise me. We're fast turning into the Bristol rejects club.

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Tails on Monday, May 15, 2006, 18:40:48

The rejects that helped City finished third two seasons in a row?

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: my-velocity on Monday, May 15, 2006, 18:51:50

Quote from: "dazzza"

Yet they can't afford 2 more stands.

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Kinky Tom on Monday, May 15, 2006, 19:12:55

I rate Pogliacomi as a decent 'keeper. Worth a pop if Rhys does fark off.

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: DMR on Monday, May 15, 2006, 19:24:30

Quote from: "Chris K"

Quote from: "Reg Smeeton"

FWIW I see us ending up with Steve Phillips.

Wouldn't surprise me. We're fast turning into the Bristol rejects club.

He's better than bleedin' Evans.

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Monday, May 15, 2006, 19:51:19

no he's not but he's a good keeper and id sign him up

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Stef Troll on Monday, May 15, 2006, 20:09:41

Im not to disapointed. Hes a great shot stopper, but cant kick a fucking football to save his life.

When i went to watch Town play both Bristol Shitty and Donny, Evans consistantly fucked up his kicking.

Pogliacomi is a fucking awesome keeper. If we somehow got rid of Rhys and signed Pogliacomi, then that would be an awesome deal

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: DV on Monday, May 15, 2006, 20:10:52

see I used to thing Poggy was awesome....then I did some research....it turns out Poggy is generally only awesome against us :?

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: red macca on Monday, May 15, 2006, 20:11:12

Quote from: "Reg Smeeton"

mildy was sold against his wishes

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: PHIL!!!! on Monday, May 15, 2006, 20:28:46

Why Blackpool? They're shit! There must be some better clubs that want him, surely?

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Monday, May 15, 2006, 20:32:54

Not bothered about losing Evans at all really.

Tom Heaton?
Steve Mildenhall?

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: sonic youth on Monday, May 15, 2006, 21:26:39

Quote from: "stfcbeckett"

What a place to move though, that's preety drastic going all the way up north ffs. I blame the club.

you make it sound like the north is a different continent

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Whits on Monday, May 15, 2006, 21:27:38

anything north of oxford is northern, don't go any further unless you have to :nod:

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Kinky Tom on Monday, May 15, 2006, 21:29:05

Fuck off Whits, I'm north of Oxford and I'm a southerner! :evil:

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Whits on Monday, May 15, 2006, 21:29:50

northampton - midlands - FACT!

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Kinky Tom on Monday, May 15, 2006, 21:30:40

No way you western inbred! :wink:

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Whits on Monday, May 15, 2006, 21:31:29

i'm not from the west :P i'm south east as i'm a berkshire lad

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, May 15, 2006, 21:41:51

I've never lived further north than Swindon. Ace 8)

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: FlashGordon on Monday, May 15, 2006, 22:51:20

Mildy sold against his wishes?? Thats not quite true is it? Thought he was offered more money and he wanted to work with a club who had a goalkeeping coach, which we didnt have at the time, notts county did...

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Crozzer on Monday, May 15, 2006, 23:46:18

Quote from: "Whits"

northampton - midlands - FACT!

The north starts at Penhill, FACT!

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: red macca on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 07:54:49

Quote from: "FlashGordon"

ask him yourself..he DID want to leave but didnt he signed a new contract,2 days later the club told him they had accepted a bid for him

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: janaage on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 07:55:27

As an Ashbrake resident Aye gess Aye'm fooked then our kid!

As for Evans, what is he thinking of? Blackpool? Fucking desperate times!!

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: le god cuervo on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 08:51:21

the fact that phillips & pogliacomi have been released shows there will be loads of half decent keepers available on a free, so whats everybody worrying about.

evans really ain't as special as everyone thinks. he'll be easily replaced.

blackpool isn't so bad, at least he gets to play on the pleasure beach :?

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 08:52:03

I don't blame Evans for talking to any club willing to offer a contract. He has to do what is best for him and his family, only an idiot wouldn't at least concider better offers and higher league football.

Why Blackpool? Quite, not really career progression but maybe that is all that is on offer. Some Tangerine on MOS said that there is some Latvian who has nearly signed on the line ready to invest significant (but not world conquering) funds into the club. And isn't one of thier players Evans friend.

In all honesty Blackpool itself is a fun place to visit but a dreadful place to live. It smells of wee and sick and has an unhealthy number of ladyboy clubs. But I bet there are nice places outside Blackpool to live.

In all we would be losing a good keeper (kicking aside). Sad, but IF we can get a half decent replacement the outfield problems are far more significant priority to resolve.

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: ron dodgers on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 09:14:26

cheers Rhys - see you in the Painty Cup!

Johnstone's Paint Trophy 2006-2007 Round 1 result
Swindon Town 4 Blackpool 0
Goals: Peacock 21 33 Sent off: Evans 85 (excess crying)
Cureton 58
Gurney 85 (pen)

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Mexicano Rojo on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 09:29:46

the north begins at burgess hill.

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Forza_Swindon on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 10:08:57

Quote from: "ron dodgers"

cheers Rhys - see you in the Painty Cup!

Johnstone's Paint Trophy 2006-2007 Round 1 result
Swindon Town 4 Blackpool 0
Goals: Peacock 21 33 Sent off: Evans 85 (excess crying)
Cureton 58
Gurney 85 (pen)

:Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Sussex on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 10:10:36

Quote from: "mexico red"

the north begins at burgess hill.

Fuck off, it's Haywards Heath

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Duncan_Shearer on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 10:42:21

Lads he was on the same wages that he was on at Chelsea! Let him go, there are alot of decent young keepers around looking for clubs.

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: normy on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 10:43:13

Yet another "loyal Swindon player" due to fuck off, I wonder how long before we " loyal Swindon fans" fuck off as well. ( I don't usually swear!)

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: fatbury on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 10:51:26

depends how long Iffy is manager i guess :-))(

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 13:26:55

Quote from: "normy"

Yet another "loyal Swindon player" due to fuck off,

No such thing. Every player has a price. Every player has ambition to better themselves.

We fans kid ourselves that the players think like we do, share our loyalty for a club. They lagely don't, and even when they do circumstances change and players move on (Smith from Leeds for e.g.)..

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Kinky Tom on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 13:48:07

Come on guys, LGC is right, keepers from L1 and L2 are all much of a muchness really. If Rhys does go we will be able to offer a keeper a guaranteed starting spot, that's got to put us in a decent recruiting position.

Rhys is of course entitled to leave, he's got to ensure the future of his family, while playing at the best level offered to him.

Finally if he does leave it WILL NOT be Iffy's fault Fats, I honestly do not see why you are so anti-Iffy?

You seem to think that all his plans re fitness this close season are a token effort, it's widely regarded that our failier last season is partly (a large part) due to a complete shambles of a pre-season last term under King's regime.

Iffy hasn't gone out and signed a bunch of no-hopers like you think he is going to do, ffs give him a chance to put his own team together and stamp his authority and style on it!

Managers all start somewhere, your manager of choice (long ball Lou) started out here, I wonder how behind him you were then, or Ossie, or Glenn. It's not all about experience, look at Watford this season!

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: mbongo on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 14:41:42

i agree with the pogliacomi thing. he'd be a good free transfer - i remember him making some cracking saves in the FA Cup. mildenhall's not getting many games, is he? he'd do.

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: janaage on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 14:47:34

Mildenhall played in the P.O. first leg didn't he? I'm sure I saw he was playing.

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: reeves4england on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 15:44:36

I would like to hope Evans will stay purely because of the family ties, but if he does leave I am sure we will be able to bring in somebody perfectly adequate with the amount of keepers being released

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: sonic youth on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 17:09:54

the north begins at the equator

Title: Evans to Blackpool - Talks Confirmed
Post by: Panda Paws on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 17:13:05

Quote from: "janaage"

Mildenhall played in the P.O. first leg didn't he? I'm sure I saw he was playing.

Saw the first leg. He did okay, but didn't really have a great deal to do.

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