hellhunter
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His clearance for the goal was unfortunate, but he was the only United player realising the danger of the situation afterwards, immediately sprinting to close down the shooter while everyone else stood watching.
It was poor, but it was almost the only poor thing he did. Looking back, how come there is not a single United player in that rebound area? With players like Moutinho and Neves on the pitch, forsaking that area is ridiculous. There should be at least one player protecting it.His clearance for the goal was unfortunate, but he was the only United player realising the danger of the situation afterwards, immediately sprinting to close down the shooter while everyone else stood watching.
Yeah I’m not arguing that he had a good game or not, absolutely deserves praise for his performance given the circumstances but people are going way overboard and claiming he was flawless when in reality he made the one error that cost us the goal. McTominay, Matic, whoever was supposed to be on the edge of the box made an error too, but Jones technically got an assist.The error that resulted in the goal was down to the unmarked players more than the headed clearance IMO. Even Ralf referred it like that.
Also, his body was positioned in a way that he could probably get the most power on it into that direction. He didn't get a whole lot on it.
There's was so much defending to that game, no one can possible expect a flawless game.
He had a good game, impressive given his circumstances.
How the feck was it a very good clearance if it resulted in a goal? For fecks sake.Blaming Jones for the goal is stupid. It was a very good clearance. The question is where were Matic, McT. Also Shaw is more to blame for that goal.
He had a good game overall, but it certainly was not a good clearanceBlaming Jones for the goal is stupid. It was a very good clearance. The question is where were Matic, McT. Also Shaw is more to blame for that goal.
Yeah, you dont clear it to the middle. He is rusty and obviously understandable that he would do a mistake or two, but the clearance was exactly how you shouldn't do it. Doesnt help that none of his teammates were there to stop the goal.He had a good game overall, but it certainly was not a good clearance
Sure but that doesn't automatically make the top of the D a safe place to head the ball in that situation. That's all. Jones otherwise did very well yesterday.McT as the DM nearest should've been expecting and covering that area instead of dropping into our 6 yard box & ball-watching when the CBs were already dealing with the cross and Jiminez(?).
Easily our best defender right now. Would have been a world class CB that would put Varane to shame if not for his unfortunate injuries. Hope, he will have a good run of games because we desperately need his services with Maguire becoming the laughing stock of the league.
he literally does that. He went on with the game very well. Had a couple of good interceptions and was fearless like always. He has always been a good player in general but unfortunate with injuries and some mistakes that he gets irrationally slaughtered forWould put his neck on the line for the club which is more than you can say for the majority of them. Clearance aside was brilliant I thought.
He certainly has put his face on the line for the club.Would put his neck on the line for the club which is more than you can say for the majority of them. Clearance aside was brilliant I thought.
The amount of abuse Jones has received from United fans over the years is an absolute disgrace. The man's career has been completely ruined by injuries and some people thought he was happy to be sitting out. Say what you want about him but he's a top professional and he always gives 100% on the pitch. I really hope this is the start of him getting his career back on track and he finds a good club in the summer.Tweet
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Spot on. It showed what it meant for him to play for this club. He also has earned his right to play in the next match.The amount of abuse Jones has received from United fans over the years is an absolute disgrace. The man's career has been completely ruined by injuries and some people thought he was happy to be sitting out. Say what you want about him but he's a top professional and he always gives 100% on the pitch. I really hope this is the start of him getting his career back on track and he finds a good club in the summer.
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"stealing a wage" they said. Keep sipping those flat pepsis in your mum's spare bedroom.Tweet
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I still fondly remember that period when Jones & Rojo became a feared CB pairing and we went on a great run only for the inevitable injury to happen.Take a bow Phil Jones. When Phil Jones becomes the MOTM you know how shite the others were. Not because Jones is a bad player but he has not played for decades regularly. I think it was under LVG that he played more than two consecutive matches.
SAF was right, he's a Duncan Edwards regen!enjoying the PhilJonesnaissance in the press this past few days
He does have quite a funny face tbf.his profile picture in the this thread is also stupid, why do we mock our own player ffs?
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He already talked about it, his knee was so fecked up that it had no cartilage in it and he were playing on injection for years before finally breaking down. When you carry an injury that severe, it has a cascading effect on your body as you have to compensate in other ways, leading to other injuries.Are his injuries connected to his playing style? Some defenders go for the ball even if it puts their body in danger, diving around, hard landings, boots to the face etc!
Yes give him a couple of games if his injuries can stand it. Jones makes mistakes but for sure you can be assured that he will give it all. Question for the match going fans. What kind of a reception did he get at the end?Give the man a proper runout and put a little shame on Harry’s face when he watches from the bench. It may only last a few matches before the next injury but if it happens so be it. And if he puts in worldie performances that may be just the example the rest of the squad needs to pull their socks up.
I thought Mctominay also went forward with a tackle?His clearance for the goal was unfortunate, but he was the only United player realising the danger of the situation afterwards, immediately sprinting to close down the shooter while everyone else stood watching.