sugar_kane
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If he can stay fit (big if) I think he could pleasantly surprise a lot of people this season. He is a much better option as a back up centre back than Bailly, for example.
Does he have any memorable performances or goals?
He's been here 10 years and I'm trying to remember his good moments. I think there was a great performance in midfield against Bolton in his first season but everything after that is just memes (his face, him on corners) injuries and shit performances (giving away a penalty in the FA Cup final comes to mind).
Correct. He won't stay fit though as you said, big if.If he can stay fit (big if) I think he could pleasantly surprise a lot of people this season. He is a much better option as a back up centre back than Bailly, for example.
He's not been injured the whole time hes been here has he... He's been happy to sit on the sidelines for years when it's been clear his career at this club is over.Has shown zero desire to get playing time - what planet are you on fella? He’s had what, 30 minutes against Burnley since returning from an injury that kept him out 18 months! No one will take that kind of chance until he is fit to play
im talking about the here and now, no one is going to take him whilst he’s not fitHe's not been injured the whole time hes been here has he... He's been happy to sit on the sidelines for years when it's been clear his career at this club is over.
And that's not discussing the reports he's been reluctant to get back after injuries in the past.
Hear hear! Jones always was willing to literally throw his body in front of danger to snuff it out. It's a shame he keeps picking up long term injuries because when fit he really is a class defender.We were happy enough with Jones as a squad player when fit. He was also an England regular. I get the impatience with his long-term injury but imagining it's all his fault or that somehow he's not trying to overcome his injury, content to draw a salary, is based on a limited outside view, and a pretty negative one at that. Word from the club is he's recovering and if he does get back to full fitness, I think he might still do a job for us. All the piss-taking about his gurning (spell check hates that!) and madcap tackling used to be good natured but it's stepped over the line to public ridicule and mean-spirited commentary because some people want to believe the worst of others. I prefer to believe he's had a tough road and the medical staff see a way forward. Good luck to him regardless.
Jesus.He has no future and he does not care, he can never play for England again or move to any decent club, why should he look to move? He's getting ridiculous wages at United and securing his future without moving a foot. It's like getting employment insurance for next 2,3 years at least 3 times more than what you would get in pay anywhere.
While admirable, that trait certainly contributed to his injury record over the years.Hear hear! Jones always was willing to literally throw his body in front of danger to snuff it out. It's a shame he keeps picking up long term injuries because when fit he really is a class defender.
When he plays, I'm a worrier too.Sooo.. Can he play DM?
Jokings aside, would be fantastic to have him back. He's a warrior
Totally agree, he's basically the David May of this squad nowIn amongst his injuries, it's sort of been lost that he can do a solid job as a squaddie.
Nowhere near as bad as some make out.
You wonder how he'll get in though, with Bailly and Lindelof ahead of him as backups.
Had to check when his contract lasts to. Still best part of 2 years. Amazing really.Totally
Totally agree, he's basically the David May of this squad now
Wage talk is irrelevant, the average PL wage must be £60k or so now
He’s obviously become a figure of fun but no one can ever say this lad didn’t leave it all on the pitch when he played. It’s been so frustrating for fans that he’s been on the payroll and barely played for three years, but can you imagine how he feels? He’s one of those that you know wants to play. I never got the impression with him that he was just happy to collect the pay check.
When he plays, I'm a worrier too.
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What a moron
Good on you Phil. Give it back. The trolling has been merciless and not at all proportional to what he has done in the gameTweet
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What? Read the whole interview. He was referring to the people online who sent death threats to his wife and children.Tweet
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Super noodles I’m guessing.You more of a Coca Cola fan?
You more of a Coca Cola fan?
FFSSuper noodles I’m guessing.
You more of a Coca Cola fan?