Phil Jones has been linked with a role at Sheffield United after The Star revealed that Alan Knill is leaving the club
Phil Jones has said an emotional goodbye to Blackburn Rovers amid talk of a move to join the coaching staff at Sheffield United.
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The former Manchester United defender and England international was forced to retire at the age of 32 due to injury and almost immediately moved into coaching, working with academy teams at Old Trafford.
Then in February this year he went back to the club where he began his career, when Michael O’Neill brought him in as part of his cloaching staff at Blackburn.
Alan Knill is set to leave his role as Sheffield United's assistant manager.placeholder image
Alan Knill is set to leave his role as Sheffield United's assistant manager.
O’Neill decided against staying on at Ewood Park, having kept Rovers up in his interim role in which he maintained his position as Northern Ireland boss and last week Tony Mowbray returned to the club for a second spell in charge.
Jones is now not staying on at Blackburn and on Wednesday night posted a ‘thank you’ on his social media, the timing of which is sure to ramp up speculation that he is to soon join Sheffield United.
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His post read: “As my time at Blackburn Rovers comes to an end, I'd just like to say thank you. Returning to Blackburn was something I'd always hoped I'd get the chance to do, so I'm grateful it became a reality.
“I've loved being back at the club and have enjoyed every moment.A huge thank you to Michael O'Neill for the opportunity to be part of his coaching staff and bringing me back to where it all started.
“Thank you also to all the players, staff and supporters for making my time here so enjoyable. Wishing everyone at the club nothing but success in the future.”
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