unitedred
16-08-2006, 09:47 AM
David Jones is determined to establish himself at Manchester United this season.
The 21-year-old, who scored his first goal for United's first team in Saturday's 3-0 win over Sevilla, knows this is a make-or-break campaign for him.
Jones has yet to make a Premiership appearance, but gained a valuable education last season with loan spells at Championship side Preston and Dutch top-flight club NEC Nijmegen.
"Last year was important, because if I hadn't gone out on loan and proved myself, then I probably wouldn't be back here now," Jones said.
"Every season is important, but this one is particularly so.
"Having been away for a year, I really appreciate what this club's about even more now. I'm learning everything I can from the players here so I can improve enough to get into the first team."
"I always enjoy playing at Old Trafford, and it's nice to play in front of a crowd.
"I just want to make sure I get an opportunity to play in front of those full houses."
The 21-year-old, who scored his first goal for United's first team in Saturday's 3-0 win over Sevilla, knows this is a make-or-break campaign for him.
Jones has yet to make a Premiership appearance, but gained a valuable education last season with loan spells at Championship side Preston and Dutch top-flight club NEC Nijmegen.
"Last year was important, because if I hadn't gone out on loan and proved myself, then I probably wouldn't be back here now," Jones said.
"Every season is important, but this one is particularly so.
"Having been away for a year, I really appreciate what this club's about even more now. I'm learning everything I can from the players here so I can improve enough to get into the first team."
"I always enjoy playing at Old Trafford, and it's nice to play in front of a crowd.
"I just want to make sure I get an opportunity to play in front of those full houses."