You guys need to put more attention to Phil Jones on the pitch... are you people talking out of your ass or you actually watch him play? whatever...
Phil Jones | 2013/14 Performances
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According to the official website, Jones has made 84 appearances for the club. If your post is aimed towards me, my guess is that I have attended 75+ of those, so don't go down that route.
No-one is suggesting that he isn't a decent player. He is more that capable of playing anywhere across the back four, and does a job in midfield. As I said earlier, he played well on Wednesday and I would play him alongside Cleverley in midfield at Villa tomorrow. He puts himself about, he has a great engine on him and can drive through midfield. Anyone who is prepared to put in as much effort as he does deserves backing. Nobody can fault him for effort, and no-one can say that he doesn't have a future at the club. For me, everything about him says future captain.
What myself and those who share a similar viewpoint are trying to say is that central midfield probably isn't his best position long term. Granted he is only 22, but his strengths, for me, lie in other areas. He is capable of playing in a deeper midfield role, but does he have the technical ability at this stage in his career to play regularly in the role? Is he at his best when picking the ball up deep in midfield and starting attacks? My opinion is that he isn't. Personally, I see his best position long term somewhere in the back four; either at centre back, or even right back where he can use his attacking credentials to greater effect.
I just don't see his best position, long term, being central-midfield. He is capable of playing there however.
I think signing a central midfielder who can tackle will benefit Jones as much as anyone else, because we're asking him to do that job for us now.
I think he's done it quite well, but if a new guy comes in, it'll allow him to move back into the centre back position.
I think he's done it quite well, but if a new guy comes in, it'll allow him to move back into the centre back position.
It's a testament to his ability and potential that there is even a debate about this. It's not like putting john o Shea in midfield either because he's much better there than he ever was.
So comfortable. I realise he wasn't overly tested but he didn't put a foot wrong.
He can become our future captain.
He can become our future captain.
Quite liked the partnership with Evans. He looked very strong and typically committed.
"He plays where he wants!"
from what I saw Jones played very well at cb. he's such a versatile player.
His tackling is pretty amazing.
Jones and Evans have to get a run at CB. Both looked very very solid today. I think its a nice combination of a bit of madness (Jones) and calmness (Evans).
He's John O'Shea 2.0, just replaced goalkeeping with midfield play.
He needs a proper chant.
Very good game from both him and Evans.
I've said it before and I'll say it again - just decide what he is and stick with it.
The high praise Fergie gave last season to jones at the time seemed over the top. But many of us said that comment was for jones alone to take confidence from.
Similar to a few years ago when I admittedly laughed when Fergie said Welbeck would be a future England starter.
Similar to a few years ago when I admittedly laughed when Fergie said Welbeck would be a future England starter.
I loved John, but jones is clearly going to be a top quality centre back. He is john terry 2.0
He's so fecking good.
Have you seen anyone dominate Benteke to such a degree?
Have you seen anyone dominate Benteke to such a degree?
What a monster
Had benteke in his back pocket.
Absolutely brilliant. I love this kid. Can step into midfield and play well, and is immense at centre half. Quality.
He's John Terry with bags of pace; really, the sky is the limit for that type of defender. Now that his on the ball skills seems much improved, he can truly be special this lad.
If he can reach or exceed the level of JT then we have some player.
He has more in his locker, seems to have the winning mentality, but JT was one helluva leader, which counts for a lot in the CB position.
agree that he had that JT kind of aura (on the pitch at least), especially the way he played and his no nonsense approach.
a year or two ago he was a bit rash and his positioning when playing at CB was a bit off, remember that game against newcastle at st james park where he was all over the place.
his latest performances at CB, that second half against arsenal and yesterday's game, is a prove that he has improve a lot now. JT was never a quick player, but his positioning, reading of the game and dominance inside his area was world class. if jones can get anyway near JT's level in terms of those attributes, then he is going to be a hell of a player!
a year or two ago he was a bit rash and his positioning when playing at CB was a bit off, remember that game against newcastle at st james park where he was all over the place.
his latest performances at CB, that second half against arsenal and yesterday's game, is a prove that he has improve a lot now. JT was never a quick player, but his positioning, reading of the game and dominance inside his area was world class. if jones can get anyway near JT's level in terms of those attributes, then he is going to be a hell of a player!
I love how weird he is.
He did that with Cleverley after his goal too
I love how weird he is.
rooney's faceJones & Evans were excellent as a partnership. Jones' anticipation is frightening at times. He sees the danger and immediately steps in to cut it out. He & Jonny tracked Benteke's runs quite well. The same runs which troubled Smalling in the same fixture last season. There were times where Benteke would occupy the space that Rafael left because he was bombing forward so much. Jones was never fazed and made sure if he got any passes, he didn't have much time on it. Excellent performance from both
Repeating what others have said, his reading of the play was fantastic today. He stepped in ahead of an attacker to win the ball so cleanly on a number of occasions. Nice too to have good recovery pace at the back (esp. Jones & Rafael) allowing them to be aggressive when needed.
what an acquisition for us. Future captain for both United and England.
I love how weird he is.
Welbeck: Tha feck?!
Rooney: I'm not angry... But I am confused!
Giggs: Hey, guys! Stop that! I'm the perv in this team!
I think it was for a Welbeck goal. He thought everyone wanted to hug him but was stunned when everyone was lining up to congratulate Rafael instead (bar Evra, and Cleverley). Funny.
I love how weird he is.
I love how weird he is.
I love how weird he is.
Jones performing an exorcism once he saw Rafael playing like he was possessed. Rooney is angry and confused, as usual.
FFS I love how batshit crazy Rafael and Jones are.I don't think I've seen a fan who doesn't "love" Jones. He's crazy
Can't find the post about him being marked by C.Ronaldo . This may be the best thread on the caf.
. This may be the best thread on the caf.That picture
Anyone else find this angry kind of celebration bizarre? You see it more and more, players charging in and giving the scorer a shove, screaming angrily in their face or twatting them round the back of the head. GET IN, YOU feckING LEGEND, feck YOU
Anyone else find this angry kind of celebration bizarre? You see it more and more, players charging in and giving the scorer a shove, screaming angrily in their face or twatting them round the back of the head. GET IN, YOU feckING LEGEND, feck YOU
£16m is an absolute steal for this guy. His defensive headers against Villa were amazing.
That picture
Anyone else find this angry kind of celebration bizarre? You see it more and more, players charging in and giving the scorer a shove, screaming angrily in their face or twatting them round the back of the head. GET IN, YOU feckING LEGEND, feck YOU
Bizarre? It's the best kind of celebration!
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