Becoming.my fav players very fast!
Phil Jones
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) is joined by CEO Duncan Drasdo and Financial Director Andy Green from the Manchester United Supporters Trust for a special episode on all things behind the scenes at Old Trafford including a brief history of MUST and their aims today, views on INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe so far, and the Old Trafford regeneration.
Jamie Redknapp pissed me off today.
"Great run by Jones, the future England captain"
Christ...
"Great run by Jones, the future England captain"
Christ...
I'm surprised how excellent he is going forward.
I thought Micah Richards was the new Duncan Edwards; at least according to Summerbee. I never saw Edwards play so I can't compare but this lad Jones looks like he'll be a player to reckon with. This young team is gelling nicely. Young has made a huge difference and he's made the prospect of Giggs' retirement more bearable.
He's great...but today I thought he was a tad sloppy at times, not unlike most of the team, to be fair.
Is this guy injured too now?
feck me, that kid oozes quality, at such a young age he's already playing that well.
Oh and... henderson... thank feck we opted for Jones!
Oh and... henderson... thank feck we opted for Jones!
He seems far too talented to be constrained to just one position.
SAF should try him in CM. He may end up proving the solution to our CM problem
Anyone notice eventhough he played center back he still always bombarded forward. Good thing or bad thing?
lucio does that from time to time..
Is'nt he like keano.
I spent most of the game laughing at how good he is. Not sure if I've ever seen a better 19 y o defender
He just took his eyes off Torres for a split second and Torres stole in creepingly to score that goal.
Great prospect for the future Man United team, but needs to be chaperoned properly, or else glitz and glamour gets to him before long and some member of a girl band would marry him... hmmmm sounds familiar now does it?
Should ask the Kaiser what he thinks of the English lad
He kinda reminds me a little of Keano. Absolutely smashing player and brilliant going forward
He plays. Whatever and whoever is available, Jones should play. Centrehalf, fullback or in midfield. Doesn't matter.
What i like most about Jones is that he may be only 19, but he sure can take care of himself. Our first and third goals came by because Terry was a little too busy fouling/intimidating Jones, but our boy can look after himself and also Torres for most of the match. On merit alone, he definitely has played himself into the First XI.
I can see the press talking about him being wasted in defence before too long particularly when he starts playing regularly for England. Like when pundits were convinced that Beckham would end up playing in the centre. With Beckham, Fergie was right to stick with him out wide so I'm sure he'll know what's best for Jones too.
To be fair he was a bit sloppy as well. He didn't even notice Torres running in behind him for the goal. Gave the ball away a fair few times.
He is a fantastic prospect but defensively this was his sloppiest game yet. (Understandable given we we gave the ball away tons of times as a whole)
Yesterday was a mad game. both teams looked horrible in defence. Torres was in great form yesterday though. not really a surprise to see him get the better of jones with his movement for the goal. these things will happen. he's just so young atm. will learn and get better with games.
His tackle on Torres looked ridiculously good.
I agree, aside from when he gets rested obviously. He offers so much in terms of winning mentality.
It's funny. I kind of feel we have Keane type of player the back with Jones, and Keane type of player upfront with Rooney. We just miss the Keane in midfield!
I've rarely been so impressed by such a young player.
he played a massive part in the 3rd goal..
but was way out of postition when torres missed that sitter..
(fletcher did try and cover at CB but yea lets not rely on him and carrick to cover at CB again
)His blood and thunder style of play means he always catches the eye, even if he isn't having the best of games. Thought Evans had a much better game yesterday but Jones will grab the headlines.
One thing I would like to point out for those wanting to see Phil Jones in CM is that, he would not be able to make those lung bursting runs if he were to play in midfield, as he would have been tracked by the opposition midfielders.
The reason why he could make those runs time and time again was because he came from deep, as a defender, and the opposition hesitated whether to track him or to lose freeing our other attackers, an unlikely liberty get if he were to play in midfield.
The reason why he could make those runs time and time again was because he came from deep, as a defender, and the opposition hesitated whether to track him or to lose freeing our other attackers, an unlikely liberty get if he were to play in midfield.
Calm down Deco, there's no point in going over the top.
True, though sometimes it only takes a decent one-two to set a CM free.
He was exposed yesterday and showed his inexperience, but what he offers is more than blood and thunder. He's got terrific touch.
The lad just has so much going for him. Not only is he one of those rare natural footballers who seem to be able to play anywhere but he has a fantastic attitude to go with it who will leave everything on the pitch.
Listening to the football ramble the other day got me thinking, Phil Jones could play as a old-school Libero. He's the perfect player to take the ball out of defence. When everyone's fit:
.............................De Gea.............................
Rafael...........Vidic.................Rio...............Evra
.............................Jones...............................
..................Anderson........Cleverly...................
Nani........................Rooney....................Young
.............................De Gea.............................
Rafael...........Vidic.................Rio...............Evra
.............................Jones...............................
..................Anderson........Cleverly...................
Nani........................Rooney....................Young
2 points:
1: Cleverley
2: I'd rather play Welbeck or Hernandez up front and Rooney in his best position.
He has been a bit of a star so far, but needs to do it week in week out for season after season. Great start to his United career but it's important that he keeps focused and doesn't believe the hype.
I'm sorry, midfielders can't make runs?
i don't get it. He was a CB against Chelea, if anyone doesn't make runs it's center backs, but he's done it from RB being marked. I don't think he's just taking advantage of being in defense, he's run past all sorts, through midfield.
As a midfielder, I think it would be invaluable to be able to get past his man. No one says that about Ando when he's running past people in midfield.
I'm just interested in seeing it, I'm not saying I think he'd be better there.
That'll be the usual City fans overrating their players. Duncan Edwards was from all accounts a player with both brains and brawn. Richards has consistently shown a lack of brains in football.
He's so fecking intelligent on the ball already.He times his forward runs perfectly, he sees the space and he attacks it.
You're right but his off the ball play is not at that level yet.
And a lack of ability on the ball. Jones can burst past people with pure pace and power but he has far more composure and skill than Richards ever had.
Fantastic player, though his inexperience did show a little towards the end of the second half when we were under pressure. Ability on the ball and natural leadership is unquestioned, but he will still need to work on his positioning and concentration to succeed against the best in the world.
Still, very impressive for a young player.
Still, very impressive for a young player.
Smallingbauer and Jonesbauer in the same team. So unfair. 