[AndyJ1985]

Perfect return game for jones. Not under any major pressure but being able to pass it a bit with a couple of good headed clearances

And he gets two weeks to recover

Am I being naive to still have hope for him?

Yep, some people never learn. One good performance and everyone on here goes over the top, and suddenly shit players like Rojo and Jones are back to being great. Then the following week we go back to playing like shit and it's doom and gloom again and we should sell half the team.

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

Been good. Not been massively tested, but has dealt with anything he's had to deal with. Been good aerially. Hope he can stay fit. Think Mourinho would love Jones if he can stay fit.

 

[Randall Flagg]

Yep, some people never learn. One good performance and everyone on here goes over the top, and suddenly shit players like Rojo and Jones are back to being great. Then the following week we go back to playing like shit and it's doom and gloom again and we should sell half the team.

In fairness I've always been a jones fan

I usually stick up for him

 

[lem8sh]

I could play centre half against Swansea. More concerned with him coming out of the game with no ill effects.

 

[Scarecrow]

Hasn't been tested defensively, I agree, but he's much better on the ball than Smalling.

 

[Chorley1974]

He'll run through brick walls for Mourinho which is why he's fancied him, clearly he's getting fecked off with some of the players coasting.

 

[3KDré]

Good performance thus far but he's had nothing to do. We should wait for a game against better opposition to judge him again.

 

[mu4c_20le]

Seems like his United career isn't over yet as some thought.

 

[podurban2]

It's actually impressive how a player can play so little in the last 1-2 years and then cope with a PL game for 90 minutes. What a player he could (still) become.

 

[Steven Seagull]

Good lad Dunc

 

[iKeano]

Perfect return game for jones. Not under any major pressure but being able to pass it a bit with a couple of good headed clearances

And he gets two weeks to recover

Am I being naive to still have hope for him?

Yes.

 

[OnlyTwoDaSilvas]

Should have done better for the goal. He just let his man go. That aside, he looked decent. Happy for him to get a full 90 minutes. It probably won't be, but I hope this is the turning point for his fitness and career, whether here or elsewhere.

 

[Rossa]

Should have done better for the goal. He just let his man go. That aside, he looked decent. Happy for him to get a full 90 minutes. It probably won't be, but I hope this is the turning point for his fitness and career, whether here or elsewhere.

Wasn't it Pogba's man? He looked to be in-between Pogba and Fellaini to me.

 

[Lowkey]

IF (and that is a massive IF). IF he can stay fit, then he will be captain after Rooney and can lead this team. Can be Jose's John Terry. However, very early days and has much to do. Needs to stay fit and play but is a very big bonus for us with Bailly's injury

 

[kundalini]

Their goal was a bit of a mess. Player would have been offside but for some of our players dropping deep too early. I couldn't tell who was meant to be marking the goal scorer. Apart from that, Jones seemed to do ok.

 

[Red Dreams]

In fairness I've always been a jones fan

I usually stick up for him

me too.

 

[Marcelinho87]

Should have done better for the goal. He just let his man go. That aside, he looked decent. Happy for him to get a full 90 minutes. It probably won't be, but I hope this is the turning point for his fitness and career, whether here or elsewhere.

That was Pogba's for me, plus Fellaini was in the vicinity.

 

[Devil may care]

He did fine, perfect game to return in as Swansea offered next to no threat for most of the game.

 

[Cheesy]

Did well considering how long he's been out for but he was against one of the worst teams in the league who were playing awfully. Hard to judge whether he's worth hanging onto until he's played in a game where he's actually tested.

 

[bosnian_red]

As shite as Swansea are, he still did well. Wasn't that tested defensively but it's his on the ball composure while still being alright defensively that makes him just a better player then Smalling for me. Injuries have killed him and I doubt he'll ever get over them while he is at United, but I'm glad he put in a decent 90 minutes for once. Now the huge challenge will be staying fit over the international break in order to play the arsenal game.

 

[OnlyTwoDaSilvas]

That was Pogba's for me, plus Fellaini was in the vicinity.

Jones was marking him as the free kick was about to be taken, it appeared. Either way, it should have been stopped.

 

[donkeyfish]

Lets hope he stays fit. Was decent today, much better than I feared. Last PL game was in March or January or something, so can't expect a watertight performance.

 

[itso 7]

As shite as Swansea are, he still did well. Wasn't that tested defensively but it's his on the ball composure while still being alright defensively that makes him just a better player then Smalling for me. Injuries have killed him and I doubt he'll ever get over them while he is at United, but I'm glad he put in a decent 90 minutes for once. Now the huge challenge will be staying fit over the international break in order to play the arsenal game.

That he made it unscathed is good enough news though we will have to wait, at least until Wednesday to be sure.

 

[Ayush_reddevil]

Really happy for him,not really expecting anything from him because we have had these comebacks a few times. But I would be glad if a player who had so much potential would be able to atleast have a career again

 

[facund]

Surprised he didn't show any real signs of rust after spending so long out. Looked reasonably composed on the ball and did the little defending he had to do quite well (freekick aside). With Bailly out this is literally his last chance if he wants to stick around much longer, I wish him the best of luck.

 

[Sylar]

Yeah, I thought he was fault on the goal as it looked like it was his guy.

But other than that, it was the perfect game to play. Hardly any pressure at all. Probably could have played Romero there.

 

[Red Dreams]

Mourinho specifically mentioned Jones in the post match. Good to hear.

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

Good steady game from Jonesy. Hoping he can build from here. With Bailly and Smalling out, this is his time stake his claim.

 

[bosnian_red]

Mourinho specifically mentioned him after the game. Said the Jones was saying he was ready to play, adamant he wanted to help the team, even though Mourinho knew there was no chance he was physically ready for 90 minutes, but he was ready in his head which is what matters most. Had the right mentality. If he can stay fit, I wouldn't be surprised at all to see him get a bit of an extended run in the team. Mourinho seems to like his mentality even if he's made of glass.

 

[Keeps It tidy]

I am the biggest Jones fan here but, even I am just happy he lasted 90 minutes. The fact that he was actually decent is spectacular.

 

[Dobbs]

I am the biggest Jones fan here but, even I am just happy he lasted 90 minutes. The fact that he was actually decent is spectacular.

I'd challenge you to that mantle. There's just something inherently enjoyable about watching Jones play.

 

[7even]

Hats off!

This is a player with the right mentality, if he's good enough future will tell.

Looking forward to see him again in the first team against Arsenal. Likable character.

 

[Adam-Utd]

For all the calamity jones jokes his fitness issues must have been really getting too him. Fantastic for him to step in like that and act like he hasn't missed a minute.

People that wanted him sold are mental, he's still fairly young and a decent CB.

 

[Scarecrow]

Very happy for him. I was quite disappointed by the criticism and even hate thrown at him earlier in the thread. I hope he stays healthy and makes those people regret their words.

 

[rockerlad]

Been good. Not been massively tested, but has dealt with anything he's had to deal with. Been good aerially. Hope he can stay fit. Think Mourinho would love Jones if he can stay fit.

I still hold out hope.he had a great first season with us

 

[MounchesterUtd]

He had a great match. No one is calling him the next Baresi or Beckenbauer. Not sure where the needless negativity is coming from.

Long may it continue. It may not, but still, he's a nice squad player to have when healthy.

 

[tomaldinho1]

Ability wise he was always one Fergie mentioned and every manager since has obviously seen enough to keep him around. If he can stay fit he will be a great asset because he plays pretty much across the back 4 and CM as I recall. Happy for the lad.

 

[Tiber]

Jones get a lot of unfair shit around here - hardly his fault that he is hurt.

Would love to see him turn his career around

 

[Classical Mechanic]

Miles better on the ball than all other defenders except for Blind. We were able to get the ball out from the back well yesterday thanks to him.

 

[SirAF]

Jones get a lot of unfair shit around here - hardly his fault that he is hurt.

Would love to see him turn his career around

This. After so many years I just can't see him getting fit permanently, but there is no denying his talent.