Jones broke into the Rovers side as a youngster, making 40 first-team appearances, before joining Sir Alex Ferguson’s side in 2011.
The 33-year-old has been unveiled alongside Steven Davis and will assist O’Neill, supported by Damien Johnson, who is the technical coach and head of player development.
“I’m ambitious,” he told us recently. “And I want to be ambitious as a coach. I feel like I’m ready for that challenge.”
For fans who lived through the Madchester era, the Roses might just be about memories of a golden time. Of Spike Island, or the night the Roses and Happy Mondays appeared on the same episode of Top of the Pops. But for those of us who weren’t there to see those days, the band still…
The FA has launched a new campaign made to unlock equal opportunities for all women and girls to access, participate and thrive in football. The launch follows the success of The FA’s ‘Let Girls Play’ campaign, which lobbied for government policy to be introduced to ensure that girls are given equal access to football in…
Newcastle United have unveiled their new away kit for the 2025/26 season – and green is back on the menu. After last season’s claret and blue stripes, the Magpies return to a bold green colourway that’s fast becoming a signature look in their post-takeover era. Crafted by adidas, the shirt features an all-over tonal print…
The Cameroon forward was on form either side of the international break, kicking off our three-game stretch by setting up Mason Mount’s opener in the 2-0 victory over Sunderland at Old Trafford. Mbeumo’s curling pass from out on the right flank was delightful and helped get United onto the front foot early in the month,…
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde looks to be winning his battle to return in time for this week’s Champions League clash with city rivals Atletico. Valverde hasn’t featured in Madrid’s last two La Liga games against Girona or Real Betis, or the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Real Sociedad. His last appearance was…
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has assured fans he is not planning to leave the club this summer, but acknowledged his job will be on the line if the team’s poor form continues. Amorim confessed he was “embarrassed” to be at the helm after United suffered their 17th defeat of the Premier League season…
