"Hopefully I can see my form through to the end of the season and play as many games as possible and help the team keep clean sheets and win," said Jones. The Tigers defender, who joined the club from Southampton in the summer of 2020, notched up his 98th appearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw in Reading and could clock up his historic landmark on Good Friday when City face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, something he says will be a significant moment in his career. He makes important saves at important times of the game so he has been a massive addition to the squad." In the games he has played, he has that calmness about him in possession and that presence when coming out for crosses. "He is a great guy to have in the changing room. "I think everyone can see that Karl shows his experience he is a top goalkeeper," he said. I really enjoy playing with Sean as he is a top player and a top lad."ĭarlow, meanwhile, had to be patient for his chance following his deadline day move from Newcastle United, and Jones believes the ex-Nottingham Forest goalkeeper has been a strong addition to the squad. "I know how he plays and he knows how I play so I think that relationship is really good and it helps we are close off the pitch as well. "From the first game I played here, me and Sean formed a good partnership," Jones told The Tiger. Rosenior has made City much tougher to beat, and look much more organised than the early weeks of the season under Shota Arveladze, and key to that has been the partnership Jones and McLoughlin have struck up. READ MORE: Ex-Premier League referee delivers controversial Hull City penalty verdict Since winning successive games against QPR and Cardiff, the Tigers have won just once in eight games to see them safely anchored down in mid-table, but have lost just four times in 19 under Rosenior. Alfie Jones has hailed the impact of both on-loan goalkeeper Karl Darlow and defensive partner Sean McLoughlin as he closes in on a century of appearances for Hull City.ĭarlow and McLoughlin, along with Jones have developed a solid relationship in the beating heart of City's defensive unit with the stopper taking over duties since Matt Ingram picked up a hamstring injury before the game at Bristol City.
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