Phil Jones will outlast Ronaldo and the Glazers
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Anderson had a testimonial?
To be fair yes he's had that long term knee problem. But during his time at the club I don't think there's a part of his anatomy that he hasn't injured resulting in him missing games.
I think you do understand where I’m coming from but disagree, that’s fine you’re entitled to an opinion on a largely subjective based thread.
The guy was literally crying and holding his hand to the club emblem when he walked off OT. Being able to actually play likely means the world to him. Hardly his fault his body is giving up on him
Does it count like I fell for it when I quoted you and saw the white text before I started writing?
Of course, I just think that there are objectively justifiable reasons which meant Jonesy probably chose remaining bit-part at United over a riskier move to Bordeaux, not least uprooting/moving away from his family and moving outside of ongoing long-term treatment from United's physiotherapy department, as opposed to being a pisstaker trying to do the bare minimum for his salary. Who knows, he probably has mentally checked out but I can't blame him even if he has and chooses the easier option of staying at United particularly when considering the context of the article he did a couple of years back about his mental health and unsolicited abuse in public in front of his family, etc.
Yep still counts mate.Does it count like I fell for it when I quoted you and saw the white text before I started writing?
Thank you for math. Phil looks like one of the most expensive players in PL (per match).
If you take wages in to account Ronaldo might have been that guyThank you for math. Phil looks like one of the most expensive players in PL (per match).
If he didn't care I doubt he'd have worked to come back and be available like he did last season.
Sad day for the club
Still not left yet, Glazers might still feck off before the end of the season 
Maybe not. 1 month for Glazers to sell.
Maybe it's like one of those Hammer horror films where nothing good will happen so long as he is in the background - existing...
End of an era.
This has got to be the most exciting race the club has been in a decade.
End of an era.
Hard not to like him but then also hate the fact that him staying so long represented all that’s wrong with the club and the way its been run on a football side.
Hard not to like him but then also hate the fact that him staying so long represented all that’s wrong with the club and the way its been run on a football side.
Another 2 bad players gone, I'm relieved.
Will leave with a PL medal unlike Stevie me.
So the United door is finally closing on the career of Phil Jones ( the 'Kamikaze Kid '), but it will not be quite the end of an era. That will occur when David DeGea leaves, he will be the last of the team that won the '20 times title' in 2013. These are the last two present day United players to have an EPL winners medal in their trophy cupboard.
Good luck to Phil wherever he goes, despite his terrible injury 'time outs', five United Managers Fergie, Moyes, LvG, Jose, Ole, all kept him on board, that in it itself speaks volumes for the man.
Good luck to Phil wherever he goes, despite his terrible injury 'time outs', five United Managers Fergie, Moyes, LvG, Jose, Ole, all kept him on board, that in it itself speaks volumes for the man.
Even with him gone there are still players who have been here for too long. Jones was the worst renewal even if he seems like an ok guy.
Surely he'll retire? Not a medical professional, but from what I've read, he has no meniscus and even walking is painful for him. Sounds like absolute hell. I just don't see how he can continue playing professionally.
All the best Phil! Hope he can continue playing at a lower level just for his sake. Would be a shame if he's absolutely done at all levels.
Incredible that Jones is leaving at the same time as the Glazers…
You have to wonder if in fact Jones has been the real power behind the scenes, and Avram and Joel are just a front for Phil’s decisions. It would certainly explain a lot.
Chilling.
On a lighter note, we’ll always have this… ALWAYS -
I wish him all the best, hope he goes somewhere and actually plays some football.
You have to wonder if in fact Jones has been the real power behind the scenes, and Avram and Joel are just a front for Phil’s decisions. It would certainly explain a lot.
Chilling.
On a lighter note, we’ll always have this… ALWAYS -
I wish him all the best, hope he goes somewhere and actually plays some football.
If the Glazers played for Manchester United and Phil Jones owned the club we'd be in a much better position
Was a good player who always gave his all for the club until injuries robbed him of his best years. Hope he has more luck in the future. All the best big Phil.
Haven't been able to stand the guy since he plastered his Munich tributes with his own branding and social media links years back. 13 appearances in 4 years, has milked the club for tens of millions over the last few seasons when he's known he's physically done, good riddance.
I'm always amazed that players who actually give their all for the club get shit on by United fans and guys like this get praise.
I'm always amazed that players who actually give their all for the club get shit on by United fans and guys like this get praise.
Will we organize a testimonial for him ? He's the legendary meme of Man United football club. Put some respect under his name.
Still has more league titles than Gerrard
If the takeover is completed before July 1st then this will actually have happened.
best wishes to Phil. never nice to see any pro athlete suffer thru injuries like him. Be well.
He turned down a testimonial
Exactly.
Just wiki'ed Phil, can't believe he's only 31! He's been around for so long, I thought he was about 36!
Plus he's got 27 England caps!
I remember when he signed from Blackburn he was as very highly rated young defender, but never fulfilled his potential, obviously not helped by injuries either.
Best of luck to him in his next endeavours!
Plus he's got 27 England caps!
I remember when he signed from Blackburn he was as very highly rated young defender, but never fulfilled his potential, obviously not helped by injuries either.
Best of luck to him in his next endeavours!
Hard to guess where he’ll go next. Maybe he’ll get a short term contract at Blackburn as he might still have connections there.
All the best to him. Always have a soft spot for him. He'd have had a fantastic career with us if not for the injuries.
I agreed to abuse he got from fans was stupid. Criticism is fine, abuse isn't.
Apparently he didn't think anyone would turn up. I heard that from a journo on a podcast a while ago. It always stuck in my head as being quite sad. The club was a shambles during most of his time here which wasn't his fault. You can't say he didn't try and injuries aren't his fault. He's one of the few players left in our squad who won the league with us.