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Article: Why Brad Jones is Championship's No 1
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- The Northern Echo
- Article date:
- September 29, 2009
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MIDDLESBROUGH'S fans may be split about the merits of Brad Jones,
but Gareth Southgate last night claimed the Australian has all the
ingredients to become the Championship's best goalkeeper this
season.
Jones justified his recall to Southgate's starting line-up at
Coventry City on Saturday, when he impressed before conceding two
late goals.
The Boro boss made the decision after Danny Coyne, who became
well liked by supporters after a fine start to his career on
Teesside, was between the posts for the 5-0 defeat at the hands of
West Brom on September 19.
While Saturday's selection raised eyebrows, Southgate feels Jones
has the potential to be an international star, and the 27-year-old
has his ...