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Phil Jones: Midfield General or Commanding CB?

Discussion in 'Manchester United' started by The_Ginger_Ninja, Dec 10, 2011.

  1. The_Ginger_Ninja

    The_Ginger_Ninja New Member

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    Hi all, im quite new to this forum but have been reading posts on here for some time now.

    After watching todays game i couldn't help but admire Phil Jones's performance in midfield. He seemed to give us something that has been missing since Roy Keane left, Strength, Energy and leadership in midfield.

    It just left me wondering; would he give more to the team in midfield or in defence?

    What do you guys think?
     
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    The_Ginger_Ninja, Dec 10, 2011
  2. Ivor Biggun

    Ivor Biggun Member

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    Rooney in midfield, Jones in midfield....

    De Gea is pretty handy at not letting the ball past him, lets put him in midfield as well.

    The new 0-11-0 formation.
     
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    Ivor Biggun, Dec 10, 2011
  3. Sam Axe

    Sam Axe Active Member

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    Jones is a defender and that is where he should be played. Future defence is - Rafael Smalling Jones Fabio.
     
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    Sam Axe, Dec 10, 2011
  4. HRH Custard VC

    HRH Custard VC National Car Park Attendant

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    He can do both, but CB 1st choice for me.
     
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    HRH Custard VC, Dec 11, 2011
  5. BringBackfootie

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    Yeah but do you want a jack of all or a master of one

    Players that move around can do a good job but do not get the benefit of playing the same position consistently. Jones is a CB that can play midfield, he's not a CB\DM. Long term he wouldn't do well in the DM slot compared to his suited position of CB

    Rio was your other CB who could play football, Jones' arrival is perfect timing
     
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    BringBackfootie, Dec 11, 2011
  6. Drogs

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    Jones is absolutely class, he'll be one of the best in a few years.
     
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    Drogs, Dec 11, 2011

  7. BringBackfootie

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    Jones is Lurch :)

    His face should be on all the halloween packaging next year
     
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    BringBackfootie, Dec 11, 2011
  8. Drogs

    Drogs Well-Known Member

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    aye, ugly ****er none the less.
     
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    Drogs, Dec 11, 2011
  9. Zingy

    Zingy #ziggywould

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    At least he got his late 90's badger highlights out.
     
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    Zingy, Dec 11, 2011
  10. Drogs

    Drogs Well-Known Member

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    He reminds me of a cross between Lenny from 'of mice and men' and a member of N-Sync.
     
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    Drogs, Dec 11, 2011
  11. Daveunited

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    well said,and what thread is your signature from
     
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  13. Alan

    Alan Well-Known Member

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    I think he should be played in the CB position because that is his best position.
     
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    Alan, Dec 11, 2011
  14. Manobear

    Manobear I love cheeseburgers

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    Although I agree, and we should only play him at one position, he's just so fun to watch in the midfield. He brings a lithos energy and passion to a midfield that's been dull for years now.

    But what's best for Unites and Phil Jones is that he plays CB.
     
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    Manobear, Dec 11, 2011
  15. philo beddoe

    philo beddoe Active Member

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    I don't think it is doing him any harm to gain experience in midfield as he is so young but like others I believe he will end up as a centre back. What a bargain though, buy of the season?
     
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    philo beddoe, Dec 11, 2011
  16. SAMOC

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    By the looks of some of our finishing of late, apart from maybe yesterday I would stick the future captain up front
     
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    SAMOC, Dec 11, 2011
  17. Areba Hernandez

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    Its a great experience for him to learn how to operate in the centre of midfield as it will improve his first touch no end, once he is comfortable in there playing as the ball playing CB will be a doddle for him.

    Apart from that CM is where we need him most at present.
     
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    Areba Hernandez, Dec 12, 2011

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