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UTD Podcast: Jones on Sir Alex's shock exit

The Reds defender is the latest guest on our official club podcast, in which Jones shares several detailed stories from his early days at the club.

Sitting down with presenters Sam Homewood and Helen Evans, the centre-back addresses his injury problems, his England career and why he eventually came off social media.

But one of the best moments is when Jones speaks about our legendary former boss’s surprise departure.

With Ferguson at the helm, Jones and United had just won the Premier League, in what was the defender's second season at Old Trafford.

That would also be Sir Alex's last dance, as he announced his retirement from management two weeks later, on Saturday 8 May, with the players joining the rest of the footballing world in being caught on the back foot.