Jonny Evans is a Red. That much we know to be true. The news that Jonny is still a Red, and is our new head of loans and pathways, thus calling time on his playing career, was warmly welcomed... Jonny Evans has been handed a new job at Manchester United after calling time on his 20-year playing career. Former Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans has retired as a player and will take up a role with Manchester United as their head of loans and pathways. Jonny Evans has officially retired from professional football following his final appearance for Manchester United in their 3-1 friendly win over Hong Kong.A product of United’s youth academy, Evans made 241 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring 8 goals over ten seasons.