*Official* United v Wolves Match Thread

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

Says who? The consensus is building that it is in fact Jones best position and he's played much better for United there than what less and less people are considering his best position at CB.

And he's only 19 and improving in that position with each performance.

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

Says who? The consensus is building that it is in fact Jones best position and he's played much better for United there than what less and less people are considering his best position at CB.

Me

Do you really think that if we'd actually bought a midfielder in the summer he'd be playing anywhere but defence?

Not sure about this mythical consensus either, is it the same group of people who think we need midfielders signed next month? that sounds contradictory to me...

Jones will be found out against top class central midfielders. Wolves at home where they hardly gave a go is not the game to measure him.

I think fulham away might be the test for him if he plays in central midfield. But I expect giggs to get the nod for that game.

Originally Posted by Harri Jaffa

Jones could play midfield, as could Rooney they are both talented football players.

snot their best positions though...

I agree fwiw.

Originally Posted by Harri Jaffa

Me

Do you really think that if we'd actually bought a midfielder in the summer he'd be playing anywhere but defence?

Not sure about this mythical consensus either, is it the same group of people who think we need midfielders signed next month? that sounds contradictory to me...

Not sure he'd be playing at all, as his performances in central defence have been very shaky. Maybe RB with Smallers at CB.

Not contradictory to want midfielders bought, we need a stronger squad and another midfielder or two to complement Pip n' Carrick, it's not like Anderson or Fletcher are gonna be long term options is it.

Originally Posted by rafabio

Jones will be found out against top class central midfielders. Wolves at home where they hardly gave a go is not the game to measure him.

I think fulham away might be the test for him if he plays in central midfield. But I expect giggs to get the nod for that game.

He's struggled at CB against lesser teams already.

With Cahill coming in January it'll see the move into midfield made permanent I expect.

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

He's struggled at CB against lesser teams already.

With Cahill coming in January it'll see the move into midfield made permanent I expect.

Originally Posted by carlosartorial

I agree fwiw.

feck all

AJ's getting evangelistic about it now, he's a runaway train that won't stop until The End of the Line...

...or Square Peg as it's often called

Originally Posted by rafabio

Originally Posted by Harri Jaffa

feck all

AJ's getting evangelistic about it now, he's a runaway train that won't stop until The End of the Line...

...or Square Peg as it's often called

Actually i'm not, kinda joking about it. I do think it can go either way with him, that he's played better in midfield than at CB so far and that he'll likely play more in midfield than CB this season.

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

Actually i'm not, kinda joking about it. I do think it can go either way with him, that he's played better in midfield than at CB so far and that he'll likely play more in midfield than CB this season.

I think he's looked ok as well tbf, just think it's being done out of desperation rather the optimum choice

I think he's been good in both. For now, not really arsed where his best position is. The midfield needs help and the fact is he has played well there when he's been selected. So if he's picked there, I'm happy enough for now. Carrick and Jones have done well as a partnership. Thankful for small mercies, tbh.

I guess the obvious question is; if we'd signed Scott Parker...

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

He's struggled at CB against lesser teams already.

With Cahill coming in January it'll see the move into midfield made permanent I expect.

rather buy tim cahill and play jones in defence.