just looked at my framed picture of Mr Jones from the "storming to glory" at Hampden, 18/3/07 . almost 3 years now,but forever in the memory of Hibs fans and i'm sure he must feel proud of it too. If he had stayed until now,i'm sure we would have been winning 3 or 4 games more,which have cost us our challenge this season and also our loss against the Sainties for a good chance of being in another final! dont know exactly how Scunny are doing,but they must be hovering in the relagation zone. thoughts?
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Thread: how does Jonesy feel now?
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22-01-2010 11:22 PM #1
how does Jonesy feel now?
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22-01-2010 11:28 PM #2
Increased wages are good.
Always say that very few have enjoyed their football as much since they left Hibs. Money is the main driver but never underestimate the enjoyment of their time at ER.
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22-01-2010 11:39 PM #3This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Thanks for the memories Jonesey.
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22-01-2010 11:58 PM #4This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Fans thinking he is a lanky gimp.
Fans who think he's worth £3.50 and not the £350K. Well done Mr Petrie.
Unfortunately things have not gone as well as he may have expected.
No longer Hibs class - Playing for Scunnie has made sure of that.
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23-01-2010 12:20 AM #5This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
sure there will be a few who went elsewhere and made a few quid but here's a few off the top of ma heid
Katie - could have lifted the cup
Killen - 20 goals a season to reserve games at Cliftonhill
Deek - thank god he saw sense
Willie Miller - first to walk after relegation
Darren Dods - 2nd to walk
Stuart McAffrey - went to the sheep with Miller
Wee Russell - out of his control I suppose
must be loads more
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23-01-2010 12:40 AM #6This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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23-01-2010 01:38 AM #7
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Meanwhile back at ER we (hopefully still) have Bamba who has ably filled Rob's shoes as well as bringing something different to the table.
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23-01-2010 06:12 AM #8
Did he not want to go back down south for family reasons?If that is the case then maybe him and his family are happier now though not from a footballing perspective
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23-01-2010 07:22 AM #9
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Yip the poor guy must be gutted. Playing in a quality league on decent money and living where his family are happy........ and could soon be marking Tevez
http://sport.scotsman.com/sport/Rob-...ing.6008092.jp
Hamilton instead Rob??
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23-01-2010 07:25 AM #10This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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23-01-2010 07:30 AM #11
Its sometimes forgotten that Jones didnt get an easy time from a section of Hibs fans before his excellent final season. Add to that the (alleged) broken promises about his wages and his stated desire to move back down South, I'd guess he's probably still glad he left.
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23-01-2010 07:44 AM #12
Without a doubt the CIS man of that season.
A winning goal against the yams in the quarters.
A colossus performance against the Saints at Tynie when he held the defence together in a very nervy 2nd Half.
A crucial opening goal in the final.
We were very lucky to have him in our side during that campaign as his contribution was immense.
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23-01-2010 08:04 AM #13
Jones had an excellent first season with us, fairly dominant straight forward centre half, scored a good number of goals including the first in a final.
He was though a very limited footballer and our defence has improved since he's left, I moaned all last season that Bamba was being wasted in midfield and wanted him to replace Jones at the back and thankfully a decent manager arrived and did just that.
He helped win us a cup and we made a profit on him when he left and for that I am thankful but realistically he has not been missed and our goals conceded column is proof of that.
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23-01-2010 09:04 AM #14
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Last season it was all about firefighting and crisis management and I think Rob instilled that in games rather than the more cultured football we're trying to play now.
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23-01-2010 09:27 AM #15
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...le/default.stm
everyone thought they'd be a Gretna but nope points on the board and a sign of survival is often how capable you are of scoring as this wins games so 13 away from home is as far as I can see 5th worst - they'll gladly take that on the final day.
With the huge TV retainer deals for England's top two tiers, I'd surmise if they can survive the relegation cut the critics will have wasted their breath/typing and the players will pocket a very healthy wedge.
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23-01-2010 10:12 AM #16
I personally enjoyed Jones being at ER, he was good for the team and I wish him all the best down south - particularly today against Man City in the cup - hope he has that little Man U reject in his pocket!!
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23-01-2010 10:16 AM #17This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
As for playing in a quality league, Scunthorpe are only 5 points off the relegation places and although perhaps only a slim possibility could be playing in league 1 next season.
Finally what's wrong with Hamilton?
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23-01-2010 10:19 AM #18
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agree 100% was said around the message boards/papers that he did want that.I loved having jones at hibs and if he went down south for family reasons RATHER than money then fair enough, we got some money for him ,he makes a move down south for fmaily reasons. everyones happy.
And to be fair i ve not seen jones in papers saying anything bad about hibs
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23-01-2010 10:50 AM #19This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
He's still a fud though.
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23-01-2010 11:14 AM #20
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23-01-2010 11:18 AM #21
I doubt Jones would fit into this system all that well. Bamba, Hogg and Murray all play a high line, whereas Jones was at his best playing deep.
Exactly what we needed when we needed it though. Probably one of the best Hibs CH's of the last 20 years in that respect.
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If we were to still have Jones, he would have to be in the first XI every week due to his reputation, wage and leadership. This may be a positive as it would allow Bamba into midfield where he did so well last year, but this would have seen us not utilising the McBride/Miller partnership which has done so well for us this season. Also, due to Jones' lack of pace, his place in the team forces us to play a far deeper line time and time again, hense why we were reduced to long balls so often under Mixu.
Overall, I have very fond memories of his time here, but for me the move was suited for both parties.
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24-01-2010 03:19 PM #23
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