Sir Alex Ferguson praised Jones as potentially the best player ever for Manchester United, expressing his excitement at signing the promising young player in 2011 from Blackburn Rovers for £17 million. Ferguson consistently sought out new talent and saw Jones as a player with immense potential, predicting a bright future for him at the club. Ferguson stated that he believes he has the ability to play in any position on the field. His impact is substantial, thanks to his natural abilities and understanding of the game. I was ejected and faced a major setback, but now I am excelling while on a loan. READ ALSO: The tale of Kieran McKenna’s ascension from former United coach. Ferguson was confident in his opinion about Jones, but ultimately, his prediction was incorrect. Jones had a successful career, winning the Premier League and spending 12 years with United, but he will not be regarded as one of the top players for the club. Despite this, his playing career was full of ups and downs, injuries, and mental strength. He is now looking to move into management after leaving United on a free transfer last year. Although he has not officially announced his retirement from playing, he returned to Carrington in the fall to watch academy training as he thought about his future plans. Eventually, he began coaching the Under-18s team. While he was not officially employed by United last season, he took on an informal coaching role and worked towards obtaining his A license and coaching badges with the club’s support. The U18 boss, Adam Lawrence, mentioned in an interview with the Manchester Evening News that Phil has been a valuable presence with the team on a weekly basis.
