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Man United defender talks about his 'unfair' ban

Man United defender talks about his 'unfair' ban

Man United defender Phil Jones has talked at length about his UEFA ban and states that the length of time handed to him was unfair.

The Mirror report Jones said“I knew on about 75 minutes that me and Daley (Blind) were up for doping. The doctor told us, which was not a problem. It was fine by me, I’ve done it many times before.

“I’m sure anyone can understand you work so hard all year round to win a prestige competition like that – then someone says you can’t celebrate with your team.

“We had planned to do the banner for the Manchester attacks, considering we are a Manchester team based in Manchester – but it wasn’t to be [for me].

I fully complied with rules and did my urine sample, did my blood sample and ended up with a two-game ban. To be honest, I couldn’t believe it. It’s harsh. You see players go in for leg-breaking challenges and they get a one- or two-game ban.
“I could understand it if I didn’t comply with the rules, but I did.

“Maybe there was language that was inappropriate, but it definitely wasn’t directed at the official himself. I definitely didn’t look at him in his eye and say that he was this and that.