Rob Jones has been there and done it.
The highs of making hundreds of appearances for Liverpool’s first team and representing your country at senior international level?
Been there, done that.
The lows of facing persistent injuries that first hamper, then cut short, your elite playing career?
Been there, done that, too.
Indeed, it is those experiences that make Jones an invaluable presence at Liverpool’s Academy where, since 2013, he has helped the youngsters who aspire to emulate his achievements on the pitch.
“I am here to support, mentor and guide the players alongside the coaches as they cope with the demands of becoming a football player,” Jones informs Liverpoolfc.