Curtis Jones

[Paul12]

Yes, this. he can fit in anywhere as he is a good footballer, but he is only really effective further forward. I think he is a fantastic squad player. Like a Hoe Gomez for the midfield, but not injured as much

Good old Hoe Gomez.

[Kenneth]

Quansah is a wool. Curtis is the Scouser in our team and he stays, no doubt.

[Buzzo]

31 appearances, 17 starts, 3 goals, 4 assists.

He’s contributed well this season - and, he can improve, he certainly has the talent. Still only 24 plus he is local. You need ideally, someone who embodies what it means and now Trent is off it is Jones and Quansah.

[SB]

I was disappointed with his performance yesterday too. Having slept on it, I suspect he was one of the ring leaders in the celebrations, so being a little below par yesterday was probably understandable.

He still did more than Jota and Elliott yesterday.

I'd keep him and Endo as they can both do a shift in the back 4 if required.

100%. I suspect he’d be happier here as a bit part player as he’s one of us than a starter in a bottom 10 side elsewhere. An able deputy

[Exiled_red]

I like him but bloody hell he keeps the ball far too long. He's better when making runs into the box rather than trying to dictate play.

Yeah I agree he is more effective as an attacking player than a deep lying player

[Cerbie]

I was disappointed with his performance yesterday too. Having slept on it, I suspect he was one of the ring leaders in the celebrations, so being a little below par yesterday was probably understandable.

He still did more than Jota and Elliott yesterday.

I'd keep him and Endo as they can both do a shift in the back 4 if required.

[Le Chef]

I like him but bloody hell he keeps the ball far too long. He's better when making runs into the box rather than trying to dictate play.

Agreed, seems to always take either to long or an extra touch

[Charly]

I like him but bloody hell he keeps the ball far too long. He's better when making runs into the box rather than trying to dictate play.

Yes, this. he can fit in anywhere as he is a good footballer, but he is only really effective further forward. I think he is a fantastic squad player. Like a Hoe Gomez for the midfield, but not injured as much

[BobTheCharmer]

I like him but bloody hell he keeps the ball far too long. He's better when making runs into the box rather than trying to dictate play.

[BG1973]

Great post.

To add. at some point one of the first choice will be injured giving likes of Jones and Elliot a better chance to impress, get into a rhythm and who knows what from there.

All about whether they are happy to stay not being first choice, not whether we should actively sell.

[peterbread]

I’ve seen Jones get plenty of stick over the years and today, although not here but elsewhere for today’s game. But for me this is the type of player you need to win consistently over the years. While he may never be world class or the best this or that what he offers reminds me of why the mancs did so well for years.

They had those players that played plenty of games but were never first choice. Think of the Butts, the other Neville, O’Shea, Jonny Evans and Darren Fletcher types of players. These guys came through the club and loved the club and were happy to do the job no matter what. They could fill in when needed, be consistent and let the others excel and never let you down. They knew what the club meant and that gave them a little extra they might not show for other teams and were still happy to be part of it even when not starting every game.

Have your superstars but you need those good club men that are willing to sacrifice for the team and fill in, be squad players cover a bunch of positions. And always giving it their all. Jones for me right now fills this perfectly. He can cover all three in midfield, loves the club and does what is needed and is continuing to improve with age and experience.

If the academy can supply these types of players for me that’s a success. Save the big money for one or two top players and have players from the academy fill in the squad. Obviously if we can produce top talent as well that would be great.

[Exiled_red]

Living the dream today. Not only did he just win the tittle with his boyhood club he got to kick the ref in the head with the ball!

[Charly]

lol.

[peterbread]

Living the dream today. Not only did he just win the tittle with his boyhood club he got to kick the ref in the head with the ball!

[danperkins]

That stats dont show all the times he didnt pick up a runner, or was in no mans land when a cross came in

Yup