Phil Jones: Manchester United’s players never turned against David Moyes

Phil Jones in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Norwich City

Phil Jones has refuted claims that Manchester United’s players ever stopped working for David Moyes and that they were in fact committed to the Scotman’s vision.

Moyes was dismissed on Tuesday after a disappointing 10 months in charge, with Louis van Gaal now widely expected to be appointed Man United manager in time for next season.

Rumours had persisted that there was a breakdown in relations between playing squad and coaching staff, but Jones has denied that and claims the players share the blame for this season’s underachievement.

Jones told reporters, “That was never the case.

“Players don”t go out on the football pitch to lose games. That is ridiculous.

“Everyone wants to win every game at this club. That accusation is hurtful. It’s not happened for whatever reason, but we need to move on quickly and end the season well.

“On behalf of the lads, we thank David Moyes for the work he put in for us all. He is a nice man and we wish him all the best for the future.

“We are sorry he has lost his job and probably we didn’t get some of the results that we would have liked for him, but that’s football.”