Phil Jones is amongst a bunch of former Premier League stars to graduate from the PFA Enterprise Faculty, securing a Diploma in Sport Directorship.
The previous Manchester United defender, who retired final 12 months on the age of 32, was introduced together with his diploma at a ceremony this week. Sharing photographs on Instagram in his cap and robe, Jones hinted on the subsequent step in his profession.
“International Sporting Administrators course finished @thepfabusiness,” he wrote. “Constructing on my teaching badges and present Professional Licence because the journey continues…”
Congratulations shortly poured in from former United and England teammates together with Antonio Valencia and Kyle Walker, in addition to Benni McCarthy and Sam Allardyce – the supervisor who first gave him his skilled breakthrough at Blackburn Rovers.
Jones wasn’t the one acquainted title among the many graduating class.
Former Newcastle and Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul and West Brom stalwart Kyle Bartley additionally earned diplomas in Sport Directorship, whereas Premier League winner Danny Simpson accomplished a diploma in Soccer Psychology, Emotional Intelligence & Management.
There have been present stars too: Newcastle’s Yoane Wissa and five-time Premier League champion Ilkay Gündogan have been each a part of the most recent consumption.
As for Jones, with Manchester United in deep disaster on and off the pitch, some followers will probably be questioning if a future function again at Outdated Trafford may simply be on the horizon.
