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title: "Manchester United: Fans slam Phil Jones’ defending against Sheffield United"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-fans-slam-phil-jones-defending-against-sheffield-united/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Nathan Linley"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2019-11-26T06:10:58Z"
modified: "2019-11-26T06:10:58Z"
---

# Manchester United: Fans slam Phil Jones’ defending against Sheffield United

**Manchester United fans [vented](https://twitter.com/RedDevilBible/status/1198867810820247552) their frustrations towards defender Phil Jones after his first-half performance against Sheffield United.**

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The Red Devils came from 2-0 down to take the lead 3-2 but eventually drew [3-3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50449170) after a last-gasp equaliser from Blades middle man Oliver McBurnie.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side were behind until the 77th minute as the Red Devils scored three goals in seven minutes to take a shock lead, with goals coming from Brandon Williams, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford.

> United defence playing a perfect offside line just before the first goal.
>
> Then there’s Phil Jones….Pathetic. [pic.twitter.com/ujkRa4tcau](https://t.co/ujkRa4tcau)
>
> — Red Devil Bible (@RedDevilBible) [November 25, 2019](https://twitter.com/RedDevilBible/status/1198867810820247552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The main [critique](https://twitter.com/RedDevilBible/status/1198867810820247552) from fans was the defending from Phil Jones during the game, which eventually saw the 27-year-old Englishman substituted at half-time for Jesse Lingard. He was easily [outmuscled](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50449170) by Lys Mousset which led to the hosts’ opening goal during the game.

Supporters fumed over Jones’ defensive display and made their feelings clear on social media. One fan said that he “should never play for the club again”, while another described him as “Calamity Jones”.

Here you will find some of the best comments from Manchester United fans:

> He should never play for us again🤡🤡🤡🤡
>
> — Philip Byrne (@PhilipAByrne) [November 25, 2019](https://twitter.com/PhilipAByrne/status/1198905792151375872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Calamity Jones must never start again.
>
> — Alex Slane (@Slane\_Alex) [November 25, 2019](https://twitter.com/Slane_Alex/status/1198977848201097216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Awful 😂
>
> — wayne (@WaynooWinklee) [November 25, 2019](https://twitter.com/WaynooWinklee/status/1198873618534535168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Really pathetic
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> — Chisom April🇳🇬 (@ThisisAprilMUFC) [November 25, 2019](https://twitter.com/ThisisAprilMUFC/status/1198879572688850944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Phil Jones isn’t a premier league player, top championship at best! Get rid of him!!!! Awful defender!!
>
> — Dutts80 (@leedutton80) [November 25, 2019](https://twitter.com/leedutton80/status/1198950607761096706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Phil Jones and his famous onside trap.
>
> — Lee Buchanan (@LeeBuchanan84) [November 25, 2019](https://twitter.com/LeeBuchanan84/status/1198894747873468417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)