Shifty Powers Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) At the game - I didn't think he played particularly well, because I never really noticed him as everyone else put in a superb shift. However, 24 hours have since elapsed and I have changed my opinion. The reason as to why I didn't spot him was because he was quietly and effectively going about his business in a professional manner. Made that CM area very compact meaning Huddersfiled had to get the ball wide - which was then obviously gobbled up by the impressive Lees and Hutchinson when the ball came into our box. Wouldn't be using him at home as much - but away, he will be a key part Im sure. Edited October 17, 2016 by Shifty Powers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semedo's ferret Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I'm surprised it's taken CC to see we need Jones in there, away from home especially. The formation v Huddersfield was like our best run last season with Hutch playing in front of Lees and Loovens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modboy Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Got man of the match in the star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) 8 hours ago, Gateford_Owl said: Judging by this thread I'm in the minority and it's all about opinions at the end of the day but I thought he was bang average at very best. The game passed him by for the large parts and when he did have the ball at his feet he treated it like a hot potato. I can't recall any crunching tackles or vital interceptions either. So if your job is to look anonymous and just be 'a body' in front of the back four then I guess he did ok...but certainly not the type of player we needed in that role IMO 3 year contract though...jeez! Only Lee, Reach and Palmer had more touches than Jones. He had a pass success rate of 90%, which was the highest of any of our players. Of our outfield players, only Kieran Lee completed more passes (35 to 30). He made 3 tackles, bested only by Reach and Forestieri with 4 each. He made 7 clearances, behind only Hutchinson and Lees. The game didn't 'pass him by'; in fact, I'd say he was vital to our impressive performance. It's no use being a 'body in front of the back four' if your positional awareness and reading of the game is poor; fortunately, Jones' is excellent, and he stifled Huddersfield's attacks through the centre of the park with all the assuredness I'd expect from a player with his experience. Edited October 17, 2016 by areNOTwhatTHEYseem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Another excellent performance from Jones today. I watched him closely for a few minutes in the first half, just to see how he moved off the ball. What struck me most was how often he checks over his shoulder to see what's developing behind him. I'm not exaggerating when I say he must have checked over his shoulder at least 20 times a minute while I was watching him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Starling Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 10 minutes ago, areNOTwhatTHEYseem said: Another excellent performance from Jones today. I watched him closely for a few minutes in the first half, just to see how he moved off the ball. What struck me most was how often he checks over his shoulder to see what's developing behind him. I'm not exaggerating when I say he must have checked over his shoulder at least 20 times a minute while I was watching him! I did the same. Constantly checking his positioning. Football is a simple game and he made it look easy today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANGLED UP IN BLUE Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Good positioning today, quick ball and allows Bazza and Lee to do what they do best. If he can win the ball against better teams in there he's just what we needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulva Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Class act. If fit, will play every game. Just what we were missing. Experience and strength in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOwl Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 14 minutes ago, vulva said: Class act. If fit, will play every game. Just what we were missing. Experience and strength in the middle. I agree. Got a great range of passes as well. Allows the full backs to bomb forward as he protects the cb pair. He's a mix of Hutch and Bannan with a decent football brain. Might turn out to be the best signing of the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerowl Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Very good today, cracking signing, been there and done it. You can see why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 He`s now showing why Carlos signed him. His experience is going to be vital for us. He`s becoming one of the first names on the team sheet for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David1867 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Jones is a class act and has a vast amount of experience and will prove to be an important player if we are to realise our playoff/promotion ambitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 MOTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave78 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Could well get his 5th promotion of his career this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David1867 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 23 minutes ago, SallyCinnamon said: MOTM I thought so too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Wednesday Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Class shining through. Great signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britpunk77 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Three very good performances from Jones, even with Bannan playing a wide role thought todays midfield was excellent and well balanced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawkeye Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 He does a bit of everything, he can defend, tackle, intercept, pass short, pass long, slot in anywhere in defence when there's a gap. As pointed out earlier, he spends a lot of time moving to be in the most effective defensive position, following the ball and blocking two potential passes at once. And he's our corner taker. Thoroughly impressed with him this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swfcjack27 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Every pass was bang on the money today whether it 5 yard or a 50 yard switch, right place right time to make interceptions also. Great stuff from him, that trio of Jones, Bazza and Lee could be fantastic given time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Jones just go's to show that you don't need to crunching tackler to be a very good defensive midfielder. Positioning is key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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