{"id":1682,"date":"2026-07-31T02:08:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T02:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valutednews.com\/?p=1682"},"modified":"2026-07-31T02:08:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T02:08:07","slug":"phil-jones-hints-at-future-plans-after-pfa-business-school-graduation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valutednews.com\/?p=1682","title":{"rendered":"Phil Jones hints at future plans after PFA Business School graduation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Phil Jones is among a group of former Premier League stars to graduate from the PFA Business School, securing a Diploma in Sport Directorship.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The former Manchester United defender, who retired last year at the age of 32, was presented with his diploma at a ceremony this week. Sharing photos on Instagram in his cap and gown, Jones hinted at the next step in his career.<\/p>\n

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\u201cGlobal Sporting Directors course done @thepfabusiness,\u201d he wrote<\/a>. \u201cBuilding on my coaching badges and current Pro Licence as the journey continues\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

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Congratulations quickly poured in from former United and England teammates including Antonio Valencia and Kyle Walker, as well as Benni McCarthy and Sam Allardyce \u2013 the manager who first gave him his professional breakthrough at Blackburn Rovers.<\/p>\n

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Jones wasn\u2019t the only familiar name among the graduating class. <\/p>\n

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Former Newcastle and Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul and West Brom stalwart Kyle Bartley also earned diplomas in Sport Directorship, while Premier League winner Danny Simpson completed a diploma in Football Psychology, Emotional Intelligence & Leadership.<\/p>\n

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There were current stars too: Newcastle\u2019s Yoane Wissa and five-time Premier League champion Ilkay G\u00fcndogan were both part of the latest intake.<\/p>\n

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As for Jones, with Manchester United in deep crisis on and off the pitch, some fans will be wondering if a future role back at Old Trafford might just be on the horizon.<\/p>\n

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