Curtis Jones

[Tribute]

I was definitely not a fan in his earlier games this season, but of late he seems to have grown into the various midfield roles he's been asked to play. In the first half against Spurs, he was lively, direct and found space at the back stick for his goal. Sadly, he went missing for most of the second half like the rest of them...

He'd be decent as a back-up or Cup tournament starter. We definitely need more polish in the midfield area next season and that means bringing in proven quality - whether that be for consistency, assists, goal-scoring, creative playmaker... any new recruits need to have a record of being available for selection most weeks... and not a sicknote like Ox, Naby and Thiago...

[red g]

although last post means we only keep Bajetic from our current midfield

so we do need to see some compromise

[red g]

Like the lad but we need to kick on, Would be more than happy to see him as a back up to a new centre mids coming in,

We need new blood, a revamp not hanging our hat on any players we allready have, Or can remain fit ......or can rekinlde past glories!!

[frank the tank]

Still not so sure to be honest.

[rudedog]

I don't know if it is just me, but he doesn't seem to be as direct in his play as he used to be. We don't see him getting around the edge of the box cutting inside and looking to.push through the defense. When he broke through I also thought we had someone who would weigh in with goals from outside the box. I am guessing that the club have focused on the positional discipline, but I don't know where that leaves his development. Solid squaddie at the moment.Like others have said, in a more settled and better midfield we might see the more exciting side of his game again.

Im sure he played in a different position when he first broke in though - more of a left sided attacker than the LCM role that he’s fulfilling now?

[S-RED]

I am still unsure, he is playing well for sure; but still not at the standard we need to compete at the top level. Seems to me he is benefiting in the absolute shower of **** our midfield has been this year & looking better than actual.

[Harv]

Lovey finish. Lots of running. And comfortable on the ball.

There’s a lot to like with Jones. Glad he’s finally fit and showing up.

This little formation shift seems to have suited him perfectly. He's been one of our best players for weeks now. Keep this up to the end of the season and if he can stay fit then he might save us a fortune.

[SB]

Lovey finish. Lots of running. And comfortable on the ball.

There’s a lot to like with Jones. Glad he’s finally fit and showing up.

I hope you haven’t jinxed him

[Rich]

Lovey finish. Lots of running. And comfortable on the ball.

There’s a lot to like with Jones. Glad he’s finally fit and showing up.

[dizzycat]

I don't know if it is just me, but he doesn't seem to be as direct in his play as he used to be. We don't see him getting around the edge of the box cutting inside and looking to.push through the defense. When he broke through I also thought we had someone who would weigh in with goals from outside the box. I am guessing that the club have focused on the positional discipline, but I don't know where that leaves his development. Solid squaddie at the moment.Like others have said, in a more settled and better midfield we might see the more exciting side of his game again.

[baitman]

We dont need a squad of twenty stars.

I think he is fine as a squaddie for now.

If he is surrounded with guys who are at their top level then they can take some of the heat off Jones. As a squaddie he as decent enough when he isn't trying to hog the ball.
I can't help thinking that he has too high an opinion of himself and so will hang on to the ball for too long rather than doing the right thing and look for a quicker pass.

This could be trained out of him, but just keep hugging him to death

[Charly]

We dont need a squad of twenty stars.

I think he is fine as a squaddie for now.

[Norbs]

Jones will be 40 and fans will still be wondering if he'll ever be a star

[Charly]

A year ago (or so) there was an analysis on our midfielders on Tomkins Times website, and it showed the closest player in terms of profile to Naby was Jones (across the top leagues) so he may turn into the player Keita should have been.

I agree he does not look like a Klopp player ar times, but he is technically proficient, and can grow into the role. Definitely feel he is worth developing.

[SB]

Think Jones's performances have been going under the radar recently - he seems to be doing what Klopp wants in this current line up and is being favoured over Thiago.

I still think he hangs on to the ball too long at times and misses opportunities for key passes/assists. He's not long turned 22 so plenty of time to improve still.

Definitely under the radar.