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Phil Jones to United | Transfer to Champions complete
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I don't think players ever get quicker do they? I mean, Phil Jones isn't going to become quicker when he's older surely?
When Jones loses some of his extra weight, I reckon he will become quicker. Most young players get quicker when they adjust to first team training methods I think, and when their bodies grow.
I'd be very surprised if this was true. We have Vidic, Evans and Smalling that will be around for some time yet. Plus then the likes of Brown and O'Shea who can play there and then of course there's Ferdinand.
Would like it here, good player.
Would he like the bench for the forseeable future? I doubt it. The right thing for him would be to stay at Blackburn for a bit yet imo.
Is he even playing for Blackburn regularly right now? Is he back up for the 1st pair?
He's not back up per se. He's a young player being groomed and nurtured by Blackburn. He's not ready to play first team football consistently for Utd yet, but that's why you buy him now, so he's a lot cheaper than when he inevitably establishes himself in their team.
He's a talent, and I fecking hope you lot don't get him.
They do when they build more power in their muscles from training. Only need to look at Cristiano Ronaldo over the years.
Or Gareth Bale
i think ronnie is slower now than he was in 06/07 when he was thinner.
Rooney's much slower than a few years back. A lot of players lose pace as they bulk up particularly as football pace isn't 100m-sprinter pace but acceleration over 5-10 yards.
Building explosive power helps players in the t-test, which is basically being first to the ball over 5-10 yards. Can't say I've noticed Rooney getting slower.
Played very well in midfield against Chelsea today. I don't see him as a top class midfielder in the future though. He's blood and thunder with a great engine. Lacks the class of, say, Rodwell imo.
I see him going on to be a quality centre back or a good defensive midfield player. He's not a holding midfield player though, his style in midfield is more akin to the likes of Fletcher.
I see him going on to be a quality centre back or a good defensive midfield player. He's not a holding midfield player though, his style in midfield is more akin to the likes of Fletcher.
I think Jones is better on the ball than Rodwell.
He wasnt today. His passing was very forgettable aside from one suicidal pass back between two of his own players which very nearly set Chelsea onto a good chance. Off the ball though he made some great tackles, blocks and interceptions.
PA announced him as Man of the Match today
local sponsor. Not sure who was the real man of the match today, but when a local sponsor has a man of the match its generally the home team.
I was impressed with him today, for 18 his play is mature and his future lies at center back IMO.
Looks like a real talent!
Miracle retard
I'm using that.Not like you to make such a bold statement.
what an indepth article that was.
I did like the tomato with a hole in it beside their banner however
Big Sam talking him up today.
Seems to be settling into a central midfield role nicely.
Can't say I've watched a full Blackburn game this season. How does he compare against the likes of Rodwell or Henderson?
Defensively his superior to both Pogue. Due to being a natural center half.
Be early for a call like that chief.
I like Jones though, alot better than I though initially but this is only his 3rd or 4th match in midfield. Doesnt make many rash tackles which is always a good sign but again very early days
I like Jones though, alot better than I though initially but this is only his 3rd or 4th match in midfield. Doesnt make many rash tackles which is always a good sign but again very early days
It really isnt. He spent last season impressing as a game reading CB. Now he is in midfield. It really isn't a stretch to say he is currently superior in defensive situations to those 2. For defending seems to come very naturally to him.
Not having a brilliant game today. Still a big talent in my eyes, can't see why Henderson and Rodwell get the hype while this guy is more likely to be a star than either of them imo.
Easily better than Henderson defensively, and he is more aggressive in the tackle than Rodwell and very good at reading situations, so I'd be inclined to agree with you.
I bet its because he is seen as a defender by most. Central defenders rarely get hype.
I'd make this happen:
-Rafael-Smalling-Jones-Fabio
----Rodwell-Henderson------
Nani-------------------Bale-
----------Rooney----------
-------Hernandez-----------
Quality English spine to the team.
-Rafael-Smalling-Jones-Fabio
----Rodwell-Henderson------
Nani-------------------Bale-
----------Rooney----------
-------Hernandez-----------
Quality English spine to the team.
For that you should have Carroll instead of Hernandez.
I like the pea. Although Carroll is a good player too.
Rovers fear over Jones injury
Blackburn caretaker manager Steve Kean has revealed teenage defender Phil Jones is in danger of missing the rest of the season.
The England Under 21 international is facing an operation on an injured knee after falling awkwardly in a challenge with Carlton Cole in the 1-1 Premier League draw against West Ham at Ewood Park.
Jones, 18, came on as a substitute for the injured Christopher Samba just before the hour mark but soon hobbled off the field after lasting just 10 minutes.
Kean confirmed that Jones has suffered a serious knee injury, while Jason Roberts damaged a hamstring and Samba was also forced off with a twisted knee.
"I think Phil Jones is going to be a long-term one," Kean told Sky Sports.
"He's got quite a bad knee injury, it'll probably be four or five months, which is terrible.
"He'll have an examination in the morning and probably have surgery in the morning, too.
Blackburn caretaker manager Steve Kean has revealed teenage defender Phil Jones is in danger of missing the rest of the season.
The England Under 21 international is facing an operation on an injured knee after falling awkwardly in a challenge with Carlton Cole in the 1-1 Premier League draw against West Ham at Ewood Park.
Jones, 18, came on as a substitute for the injured Christopher Samba just before the hour mark but soon hobbled off the field after lasting just 10 minutes.
Kean confirmed that Jones has suffered a serious knee injury, while Jason Roberts damaged a hamstring and Samba was also forced off with a twisted knee.
"I think Phil Jones is going to be a long-term one," Kean told Sky Sports.
"He's got quite a bad knee injury, it'll probably be four or five months, which is terrible.
"He'll have an examination in the morning and probably have surgery in the morning, too.
Great little player he is. Showed a great deal of composure on the ball.
Great awareness, and seems not to panic. Good show from such a young lad.
Great awareness, and seems not to panic. Good show from such a young lad.
Why would we sign Jones when we have Evans and Smalling? I'm not convinced we'll go after him.
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