Mercer Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Intrigued to see what Kean will do with Phil against Blackpool and thereafter. Kean reckons he's a centre half and future England captain. Well, if he's that good, he should be in there instead of Samba or Nelsen. Alternatively, play him where Sam did - sitting in front of the back four. Not his best position, however, I would take a 90% fit Phil Jones instead of Gella, Nzonzi or J. Jones, every single day of the week. I think he will take the easy option, for Kean, and start with him on the bench. For me, he has to start - in our position we need exactly what Jones has, ability, passion, drive and bottle. Our hopes of staying-up may well rest on the precocious shoulders of Jones. Let's hope that Kean gets this one right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mattyblue Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I thought Phil was excellent at Bloomfield Road, battling right through to the 94th minute in midfield. If he's passed fit, get him in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miker Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I feel we've badly missed him in midfield. He'd be all over the pitch, getting into dangerous positions, but always able to get back and defend. Nelsen and Samba were probably better off for it, having Jones in front of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USABlue Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I feel we've badly missed him in midfield. He'd be all over the pitch, getting into dangerous positions, but always able to get back and defend. Nelsen and Samba were probably better off for it, having Jones in front of them. I'd have to agree, we've certainly missed his enthusiasm I for one will be glad to see him back, I just hope there are no lasting effect from that injury, physical or mental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelbo Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I thought Phil was excellent at Bloomfield Road, battling right through to the 94th minute in midfield. If he's passed fit, get him in there. We will have to be careful with him or he could pick up another niggle or two and he would be out for a few more games!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 We will have to be careful with him or he could pick up another niggle or two and he would be out for a few more games!! He has to be risked some time. He is no good sitting in the stand. There is no doubt that centre half is his best position but we already have two passable players for that position. On the other hand there is a total dearth of talent in centre midfield and the lad is miles better than anyone else we have to put there. For the sake of the team as a whole, that is where he should be played until we have someone else as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I'd love to see him start the game but not at the expense of seeing him limp off having tweaked a hamstring or having felt his calf tighten. He cannot be ready to play flat out for 94 minutes. Therefore a sensible manager will have him on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbleValleyRover Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 He may play the occasional game in midfield when he comes back however I can't see him playing as much there as he did under Sam. One of the main conditions when he signed a new deal was that Kean would be playing him in defense, if Kean continues to play him in midfield I can see one outcome and that's Phil leaving the club. He's good enough even at his young age to play as a starter in this league in what is his best position, if he doesn't get that he will be off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHoyle90 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I always used to say I wasn't a fan of having Jones in midfield wanted him at centre back, but boy have we missed him. Even though he's a natural centre half he definitely added some bite and pure work rate to the midfield under Big Sam. It would be great to see him in the squad but to have him in the starting eleven or to bring him on under pressure would be a naive decision. Needs to be slowly eased back in after his injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroom Tom Posted March 16, 2011 Backroom Share Posted March 16, 2011 He played 45 for the reserves tonight, I doubt we'll see him this weekend. Neither Formica nor Rochina were in tonights squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Formica and Rochina could be in the squad for Saturday, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Thought he played very well when he came on today, put in a brilliant ball from the left hand side as well! Should be fit to start against Arsenal with Jones in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipl Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 What an absolutely fabulous player this lad is. Phenomenal talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hekla Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Three months out and he comes back to play like this. He is an outstanding talent, other players should take note of his effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbleValleyRover Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 What an absolutely fabulous player this lad is. Phenomenal talent. Not playing in his best position as well. I really think there is a great chance that the guy is going to become world class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON GARNERS 194 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 A real talent in the making and sadly for us he will be one of the first big money departures should the Championship come a calling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sysagent Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Made a real difference today, makes you wonder what position can he not play???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroom Tom Posted March 19, 2011 Backroom Share Posted March 19, 2011 I thought he was decent when he came on but his decision making was a little off, pedersen would have been nearly clean through but Jones kept going straight on. Still very assured for his first game back. I think him and J jones can make a good partnership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_big_nose Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I thought he was decent when he came on but his decision making was a little off, pedersen would have been nearly clean through but Jones kept going straight on. Still very assured for his first game back. I think him and J jones can make a good partnership. I also hink the Jones brothers can make a huge impact. Both of them are extremely quick, very tough in the tackle, can pass a bit, fight very hard, can sit deep and drive forward, good in the air. There is the possibility that we could just simply out work and out fight other team's midfield with those two in there. The work rate also makes 442 look like it's more of a realistic possibility. The big benfactor could be Kalinic from P Jones coming back as it means he will get games. A four of Olsson, P Jones, J Jones, Hoilett would probably be the fastest midfield ever to have turned out for Rovers. Got to be a bonus in desperate times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveoftherovers Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I also hink the Jones brothers can make a huge impact. Both of them are extremely quick, very tough in the tackle, can pass a bit, fight very hard, can sit deep and drive forward, good in the air. There is the possibility that we could just simply out work and out fight other team's midfield with those two in there. The work rate also makes 442 look like it's more of a realistic possibility. The big benfactor could be Kalinic from P Jones coming back as it means he will get games. A four of Olsson, P Jones, J Jones, Hoilett would probably be the fastest midfield ever to have turned out for Rovers. Got to be a bonus in desperate times. Spot on post Joey, I agree, the Jone's twins are going to be pivotal in the next few weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uddersfelt Blue Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Spot on post Joey, I agree, the Jone's twins are going to be pivotal in the next few weeks The Jones twins? Err one's white and the other isn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 The Jones twins? Err one's white and the other isn't It don't matter if you're black or white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumboots Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 The Jones twins? Err one's white and the other isn't There are genuine sets of twins like that. Google it and i bet you find some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggyBlue Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 There are genuine sets of twins like that. Google it and i bet you find some Ok smarty pants, ones 19 the other is 29, google twins like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelmswar Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Ok smarty pants, ones 19 the other is 29, google twins like that Very long labor is also googlable. Maybe Salt n' Peppa Joneses would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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