I was backed to become Manchester United's greatest player and was mocked - now I want to manage
manchestereveningnews.co.uk"Jones, arguably the way he is looking, could be our best-ever player," said Sir Alex Ferguson. Manchester United signed Phil Jones from Blackburn Rovers in a deal worth £17million in 2011 and Ferguson was delighted to sign one of England's brightest young prospects.
Throughout his reign in Manchester, Ferguson signed the best emerging talent from United's domestic rivals and Jones was identified as someone with vast potential. "He is going to be a phenomenal player.
I think he can play anywhere on the pitch," Ferguson added. "He has such a massive influence, with his instinct and reading of the game." ALSO READ: I was sent off and my world came crashing down - now I'm thriving on loan ALSO READ: The story of former United coach Kieran McKenna's rise Ferguson was adamant about Jones - but his prediction was wide of the mark.
Jones enjoyed a career most would be jealous of, he won the Premier League and spent 12 years with United, however, he won't be remembered among the best players to have represented the club.
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