Manchester United fans have reacted to quotes from defender Phil Jones about deciding not to have a testimonial and did not have much sympathy.
The 27-year-old was one of the most highly-rated young defenders in England when he made the move to Old Trafford for £17m from Blackburn in 2011.
During his eight-year stay in Greater Manchester, he has had his fair share of critics along the way as some say that he failed to live up to his potential.
Jones has made 220 appearances for the club, scoring five goals and providing 10 assists.
He was heavily criticised when he put pen to paper on a new long-term deal that extended his stay at United until 2023, but the defender himself said that he does not lose sleep over it.
When Phil Jones signed a new contract in February, he was entitled to request a testimonial as part of the deal, however, he has decided against it due to his flagging popularity.
He said ‘Apart from my mum and dad, who else would turn up?” [the athletic] #MUFC
— MUFC Scoop (@MUFCScoop) November 27, 2019
Supporters did not have much sympathy for the England international and made their feelings clear on social media.
Here you will find some of the best comments from Manchester United fans:
Would have to be. Defending that only a mother could love
— mel (@truman_mel) November 27, 2019
That comment is probably the highlight of his career
— Jon Matthews (@jonnymatt86) November 27, 2019
when u know u deserve absolutely nothing!
— Football Guru (@footyconsultant) November 27, 2019
I would just to make sure he was off.
— dermot mc partland (@dermotmcp7) November 27, 2019
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
— A (@AdamLee95) November 28, 2019
