[Archived] Phil Jones

[Billy Castell]

If Jones did end up at Man U, would he have a clause in his contract stating he would be obliged to have a go on Rhodri Giggs' missus, perform an act upon himself on a webcam or bang a granny?

[Bobby G]

I agree that Jones will play regularly this season and will soon enough be a starting CB.

[Kelbo]

Better than Ferdinand? I would wager that if fit Ferdinand will start all key games this season ahead of PJ, he needs to concentrate on getting ahead of Smalling next season not Ferdinand!

Smallings distribution is poor compared to Jones, Vidic pulled Ferdinand out of the mire so many times last season it was unreal.

[Exiled_Rover]

If Jones did end up at Man U, would he have a clause in his contract stating he would be obliged to have a go on Rhodri Giggs' missus, perform an act upon himself on a webcam or bang a granny?

No, but I wouldn't be surprised if his "Can't wait to be a WAG" girlfriend soon finds herself surplus to requirements.

[47er]

This is interesting and I like it!

http://www.sportingintelligence.com/2011/06/12/manchester-united-set-to-pay-20-5m-for-jones-after-late-22m-offer-from-liverpool-120601/?

[Kelbo]

This is interesting and I like it!

http://www.sportingintelligence.com/2011/06/12/manchester-united-set-to-pay-20-5m-for-jones-after-late-22m-offer-from-liverpool-120601/?

Cant open the link?

[47er]

No, I can't either! Go to News Now Blackburn Rovers and get it direct. Its worth it!

[Tarka]

Link works but takes some time to open ... nice read ...

[chocky]

Well done Venkey's

[Bobby G]

If true then its excellent that we have gotten a club record fee for a 19 year old who has played about 40 games for the club, however good he is/will become. Its the principle of it all as well that finally we havent bent over on a sale.

[chocky]

That took an age to load. At least it shows that if you hold your ground you'll get more. 20 1/2 million for an unproven 19 year old is great business. Venkey's offering 80,000 a week shows they tried hard to keep him but they were on a road to nowhere with that. But big bucks to spend.

[Mattyblue]

Get over to redcafe, they are certain they won't be paying a penny more...

[Henwah]

Get over to redcafe, they are certain they won't be paying a penny more...

I've been following the phil jones thread on there for a few days, it's fair to say none of them know what's happening - less so than we do

[Tarka]

I am still none the wiser as to what's going on and what's going to happen but reading from multiple sources it does seem to be going the right way ... for us.

It's admirable what Venky's are doing but I hope that the club can conclude things soon so that the task of building a squad for the forthcoming season can commence.

[den]

But if they fail to persuade him, they will do all they can to elicit the best price from one of Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, United or Tottenham, telling Jones: ‘If you go, you go where we get the best money.’

This where it falls down. Jones wont go where he doesn't want to. Good luck to Venky's though. I'd love to see them get the proper fee for him.

[BangkokRover]

But if they fail to persuade him, they will do all they can to elicit the best price from one of Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, United or Tottenham, telling Jones: ‘If you go, you go where we get the best money.’

This where it falls down. Jones wont go where he doesn't want to. Good luck to Venky's though. I'd love to see them get the proper fee for him.

While I am sure most people will be happy with Rovers and Venkey's stance on this, I do hope they have spoken to Jones. I know as a person I would not like being told that I could not go and work for certain company.

[McClarky]

Can't be a bad thing if we can get a bidding war started now, suggest we should sell to highest bidder. No point keeping hold of him even if we could, as he's going to be unsettled after what has gone on and everything.

[AggyBlue]

But if they fail to persuade him, they will do all they can to elicit the best price from one of Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, United or Tottenham, telling Jones: 'If you go, you go where we get the best money.'

This where it falls down. Jones wont go where he doesn't want to. Good luck to Venky's though. I'd love to see them get the proper fee for him.

He has two choices:

1 Go to the highest bidder

2 Stay put

There's no way anyone can force a deal through to a lower bid

[joey_big_nose]

He has two choices:

1 Go to the highest bidder

2 Stay put

There's no way anyone can force a deal through to a lower bid

Well he can refuse to play, but the problem for Jones is we don't have any important games till August so it is hard for him to exert leverage. Players have less power over the summer than they do in January when it is crucial to keep them on side.

[BangkokRover]

He has two choices:

1 Go to the highest bidder

2 Stay put

There's no way anyone can force a deal through to a lower bid

Surely that would depend on the clause in the contract.

[accyrover]

I'd be suprised if he wants to go to Liverpool. No Champions League football or UEFA football in the upcoming season and miles behind the likes of MAN U, Chelsea and City.

[trs]

Get over to redcafe, they are certain they won't be paying a penny more...

Before I step in there......Is Vinjay in there?

[den]

He has two choices:

1 Go to the highest bidder

2 Stay put

There's no way anyone can force a deal through to a lower bid

Just saying that if Jones is set on Man Utd, that's where he'll end up. Might get very messy, but he wont go where Venky's want him to go - which is what the article implies.

[brfcshabba]

War over as Jones deal nears completion

[broadsword]

The reason why he can go to Man Utd for less than Liverpool are prepared to pay is because he's already been allowed to talk to Man Utd, agree terms and have his medical.

It's all completely a about t.