phil jones

Life
An Ode to England's Most Memeable Footballer
Every era has its cult players. In the 2010s, ours were meme footballers – and one man, Phil Jones, stands out as the first among equals.
Hydall Codeen; illustrated by Dan Evans
1.11.20
Sports
Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder: Reviewing Swansea vs. Manchester United
We explore the possibility that Manchester United are better off when Jose Mourinho watches from the stands.
Will Magee
11.7.16
A Small Minority of Idiots
An Ode to Phil Jones, Football's Gurning, Well-Meaning Stuntman
The magnificent clumsiness of Manchester United's least cultured centre-back.
Ben Machell
5.22.15

Sports
Phil Jones Eats It, Heads Ball Away From Giroud While Face Down on Turf
Phil Jones laid out to head a ball away from Olivier Giroud and got a mouthful of dirt for his effort.
Sean Newell
5.17.15