Phil Jones hints at future plans after PFA Business School graduation
Phil Jones is among a group of former Premier League stars to graduate from the PFA Business School, securing a Diploma in Sport Directorship.
-->Phil Jones is among a group of former Premier League stars to graduate from the PFA Business School, securing a Diploma in Sport Directorship.
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The former Manchester United defender, who retired last year at the age of 32, was presented with his diploma at a ceremony this week. Sharing photos on Instagram in his cap and gown, Jones hinted at the next step in his career.
-->The former Manchester United defender, who retired last year at the age of 32, was presented with his diploma at a ceremony this week. Sharing photos on Instagram in his cap and gown, Jones hinted at the next step in his career.
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“Global Sporting Directors course done @thepfabusiness,” he wrote. “Building on my coaching badges and current Pro Licence as the journey continues…”
-->“Global Sporting Directors course done @thepfabusiness,” he wrote. “Building on my coaching badges and current Pro Licence as the journey continues…”
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Congratulations quickly poured in from former United and England teammates including Antonio Valencia and Kyle Walker, as well as Benni McCarthy and Sam Allardyce – the manager who first gave him his professional breakthrough at Blackburn Rovers.
-->Congratulations quickly poured in from former United and England teammates including Antonio Valencia and Kyle Walker, as well as Benni McCarthy and Sam Allardyce – the manager who first gave him his professional breakthrough at Blackburn Rovers.
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Jones wasn’t the only familiar name among the graduating class.
-->Jones wasn’t the only familiar name among the graduating class.
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Former Newcastle and Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul and West Brom stalwart Kyle Bartley also earned diplomas in Sport Directorship, while Premier League winner Danny Simpson completed a diploma in Football Psychology, Emotional Intelligence & Leadership.
-->Former Newcastle and Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul and West Brom stalwart Kyle Bartley also earned diplomas in Sport Directorship, while Premier League winner Danny Simpson completed a diploma in Football Psychology, Emotional Intelligence & Leadership.
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There were current stars too: Newcastle’s Yoane Wissa and five-time Premier League champion Ilkay Gündogan were both part of the latest intake.
-->There were current stars too: Newcastle’s Yoane Wissa and five-time Premier League champion Ilkay Gündogan were both part of the latest intake.
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As for Jones, with Manchester United in deep crisis on and off the pitch, some fans will be wondering if a future role back at Old Trafford might just be on the horizon.
-->As for Jones, with Manchester United in deep crisis on and off the pitch, some fans will be wondering if a future role back at Old Trafford might just be on the horizon.
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