Rob Jones

[lifetime fan]

The rat wouldn't have a quarter of his caps if Jones didn't have injury problems.

 

As much as I hate Souness as manager (love him as a player mind), Jones was a fucking brilliant signing.

[Sebastien Haff]

The rat wouldn't have a quarter of his caps if Jones didn't have injury problems.

 

As much as I hate Souness as manager (love him as a player mind), Jones was a fucking brilliant signing.

 

Kenny signed him, didn't he?

 

Just checked, it was Souness, sorry!!

[SCOUSE TAPAS]

Another right back we had who had his injury problems as well,was Vegard Heggem.

 

He was class as well,but sadly more fragile than Agger and Aurelio combined.

 

He really looked the part.

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[The Guest]

Another right back we had who had his injury problems as well,was Vegard Heggem.

 

He was class as well,but sadly more fragile than Agger and Aurelio combined.

 

He really looked the part.

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John Motson called him Veggem for about a month the senile old cunt.

[njackets]

He was quality, best rb I've seen at the club, followed by Arbeloa. It would have been a very interesting battle for the rb spot in the England team between him and Neville. Without the red specs on there wasn't much between the two to be honest.

 

Was you in a coma or something one Marcus Babbel played for us? Was better than both, absolutely world class before he got that weird disease.

 

Not to take anything away from Jones who was brilliant, think he gets slightely overated though. I've seen him described as one of our greatest defenders put in all time reds elevens and everything.

[Trumo]

Markus Babbel was indeed top class, and it was a massive shame that GBS robbed him of his career. At the time we seemed to be on a run of good right-backs being stricken by illness and injury. He was very sound defensively and could contribute to the attack. Remember the Goodison derby when he charged the length of the field to find the net after we cleared an Everton corner?

 

Incidentally, a couple of months back on one of the transfer threads, I mentioned that I would like us to sign players who play for clubs that are expected to challenge for trophies and titles, at least on a domestic level if not Europe. My point was that these players know the mindset required to handle the pressure of expectation and will possess a bit more savvy when dealing with teams that park the bus. I'd also add that the players must remain hungry for success on the pitch (not been-there-done-that types after a big payday) and I'd also add that if the right player becomes available, we should be in the market to sign him even if he doesn't necessarily have the background or experience I've outlined above. We did this when signing the likes of Alonso, Torres and Arbeloa - players who were ready to make that step up.

 

The reason that I mention it here is that Markus Babbel fit that criteria perfectly. He'd been very successful with Bayern Munich and Germany, and knew he could cope with the weight of expectation.

[jamespp]

Underrated, if you mention Rob Jones to a non Liverpool fan expect a blank look

[RJ Fan club]

I loved him as my user name would suggest. He was excellent, never less than good every time he played for us.

 

Unfortunately his knees did for him in the end. But for two years he was a footballing saviour, playing amongst some poo at times. Boss.

[lifetime fan]

Greatest debut I've ever seen.

[Trucker Paddy]

Greatest debut I've ever seen.

 

I seen interview with Giggs about 10 year ago and he said he was the best RB he'd faced,hell of a statement to be fair

[aRdja]

Markus Babbel was my favourite right back. A very solid defender, great in the air, doesn't waste possession, had zero pace, but his excellent reading of the game meant that he didn't need any..

[WaltonRed]

Jones was immense, I loved him, my first hero, Jones 2 on the back of the 92 home, well number 2 anyway, before names!

 

Share the same surname too!

[lifetime fan]

Only Arbeloa comes close for best debut, and Arbeloa's wasn't his 'proper' debut.

 

Jones was immense against Giggs that game.

[WaltonRed]

honourary mention for Steve Finnan too who was very solid and reliable for us

 

Phil Neal is our all time RB though surely? Lawler was boss too for his sheer amount of goals

[Carvalho Diablo]

honourary mention for Steve Finnan too who was very solid and reliable for us

 

Phil Neal is our all time RB though surely? Lawler was boss too for his sheer amount of goals

 

I'd disagree mate cos I reckon Stevie Nicol is the greatest full back (left or right) we've ever had. Nico was unbelieveable, one of the greatest players I've ever seen.

[Stouffer]

Legend.

[Dr Nowt]

Absolutely loved Rob Jones.

 

Brilliant player.

[Stouffer]

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/apr/27/liverpool

[Dr Nowt]

Memory piqued by the reference to him in an article on Gomez today, Stouff?

[Stouffer]

It wasn't actually; it's strange but the start to this season is just reminding me of when I started going to the game on a semi regular basis and my blind optimism seems to be returning, that in turn is reminding me of the awesome players we had back then.

[AngryOfTuebrook]

It's like a spiritual journey, like taking yourself to the wilderness to commune with your ancestors and restore harmony to your soul.

 

That's why Stouff periodically goes on a bumping walkabout.

[Dr Nowt]

Aye, great days.

 

Never forget watching his debut and the rubbing your eyes sense of... eh?

[AngryOfTuebrook]

Rob's grandad Bill was a title winner in 46/47.

 

[Kevin D]

Rob's grandad Bill was a title winner in 46/47.

 

Stringvest despised him.

[General Dryness]

Stringvest despised him.

Regularly publishing items in a local journal with titles like "Bill Jones - What are you?" and "Pretty Boys and Prima Donnas - A Treatise on the Modern Association Football Player".