Letting him leave on a free does not magically grant us the funds to sign someone new.. i dont think he was given a pay rise so it was probably standard procedure from the board
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Did he pull his hammy again?
Any of City’s squad players would get in our first XI or the bench, they aren’t average at all. I would agree that Pereria could be utilised as a squad player but any hope I had for Lingard has gone. He needs to leave and try to rebuild somewhere else. Jones is just useless, either throwing himself to the ground if someone gets close to him or just stumbling in general. He’s a mess of a footballer.
It’s true but who would play if Jones wasn’t around?
i've never understood this stupid idea of
Oh a player is shite in his position, let's stick him in midfield. Maybe he'll be better there.
Used to get the same nonsense from people about Rooney towards the end of his time at Utd.
Oh a player is shite in his position, let's stick him in midfield. Maybe he'll be better there.
Used to get the same nonsense from people about Rooney towards the end of his time at Utd.
Like midfield is the easiest position on the pitch. When its probably the hardest.
Exactly.
Can you imagine the 2020 version of Phil Jones playing in central midfield?
It would be utter carnage.
He has a massive heart but zero composure. Never seen a centre half flap at the balll as much as he does. Time to move on to a lower league unfortunately. Smalling should be here and jones gone.
Imagine if we let him be a free agent, wonder which club would be scammed to take him for "free", doubt he would be able to find a club in PL without pay to play or what ever its called.
Absolutely appalling yet still better than his last appearance iirc. If he continues on this trajectory he might be a Premier League player by 2028 and Duncan Edwards in 2085.
To be fair to him, he’s played very little football for a long time! Expecting him to be anything other than poor against City is unfair! If he had a run of games I’m sure he’s improve greatly but clearly he won’t be getting that!
SAF was great at rotating our CB’s to keep them fresh and feeling part of the team- not really happening nowadays
SAF was great at rotating our CB’s to keep them fresh and feeling part of the team- not really happening nowadays
The chaotic performance that you'd expect from Phil Jones given how little football he has played this season.
Demonstrated how difficult it is to play out from the back with Jones, De Gea and Wan-Bissaka in the team.
Every time we change our style of play, a significant chunk of the squad are totally unsuited to the new approach, yet are paid so much that they aren't in a hurry to leave.
Demonstrated how difficult it is to play out from the back with Jones, De Gea and Wan-Bissaka in the team.
Every time we change our style of play, a significant chunk of the squad are totally unsuited to the new approach, yet are paid so much that they aren't in a hurry to leave.
Why exactly did we give him a new contract again?
Shite
Remember his first few games for us. Rushing forward. Used to think he could become really good. Almost sad how poor he's been
Aside from that 'performance' I thought he might have injured himself at the end of the game yet again. He looked to be hobbling. Any news? We could potentially have only one fit defender for Norwich.
Edit- just seen ole say that it was only cramp.
Edit- just seen ole say that it was only cramp.
He's on over £100k a week. Plus he most likely got a signing on fee. That's money down the drain. Money that could have gone on another player.
Getting that long term contract was mental. Protecting the value of somebody nobody wanted including us. Phil Jones is a banter player, a meme, how many managers will it take.
I'd love to see his win % in recent years
Jones in the starting XI almost guarantees everything other than a win
For me he should have gone after the FA Cup final and that was close to 2 years ago now
Jones in the starting XI almost guarantees everything other than a win
For me he should have gone after the FA Cup final and that was close to 2 years ago now
Him injuring himself is almost poetic
1 more year and he'll qualify for a testimonial.
Despite the fact he should have been binned off like 4-5 years ago.
Despite the fact he should have been binned off like 4-5 years ago.
He is not on treatment table almost 24/7 for free, he is being paid, there are so many things wrong about him getting a new contract.
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Actually not. Jones in midfield would be a better option than Jones as a CB. If we play Matic, Jones, Fred and Pereira and drop James our side would be more solid in midfield and more solid in defence with Maguire and Lindelof. Jones a player is not a bad player. He just makes mistakes in defence. He can tackle. is decently quick, can head the ball and can dribble a bit. He does not have to create in midfield but take the burden of Fred and Pereira in ball recovery and let them concentrate a bit more on creating chances.
Does anyone know when his testimonial tickets go on sale?
Are you serious?
Played because we had no other option, but another one that is finished.
Like Lingard, he's emotionally broken and needs to leave the club for his own sake.
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We are stuck with Jones for 4 more years arent we? Nobody would want to pay his wages lets be honest. What a clusterfeck.
We actually renewed his contract 
He actually did quite well 2nd half I thought, he was just woeful in the first. Lindelof was shite in both mind so I don't know why I'm picking on Jones.
Yep. This thread shouldn't really be active. There's nothing to discuss. He's not good enough, it's not his fault. He always gives his best. I have respect for him and even feel sorry for him. I hope he can find a new club and flourish at a mid-table club.
Still calling him Jonah after the game .. absolute clowns both of them
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For 4 or 5 yrsWe actually renewed his contract
Honestly, he should just spoonerism his name, become Jill Phones and go work for Samaritans in their Call Centre
Only downside is there'd probably be a surge in suicides... but at least he wouldn't play for us, so you know... worth it.
Only downside is there'd probably be a surge in suicides... but at least he wouldn't play for us, so you know... worth it.
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This. Its toxic for him here and for his own career, he needs to leave.
Every time when i think about it, ugh. The way how fake calm and collected heads defended his contract extension decision with "makes sense, stop moaning" lines, just because it happened under Ole, if it was someone else bet they wouldnt spout the same shit, then again somebody else would.
Wait who is calling him Jonah?
Wait who is calling him Jonah?
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