Jono Phillips

[kingmo19.1]

https://www.eliteleague.co.uk/article/2960-phillips-set-to-retire-at-end-of-season

Fair do’s, what a great career and obviously took care of his body to keep going so long.

Can see Steelers bringing in Alex Graham next season full time - he’s going to be a very good player.

 

[Wannabe2]

Great young man, great servant, and a great player loved by everyone in Sheffield, Ely boy done good. Always had a lot of time for Jono.

 

[Rempel16]

It sucked to see him move to Sheffield all those years ago, but I have nothing but respect for the way Jono plays the game. He's been a leader of that team for an entire generation, and he delivered internationally too.

I'm sure #20 will go to the rafters in Sheffield and he is fully deserving of that honour. Let's just hope (sorry, nothing personal) he doesn't sign off with a trophy.

 

[Wannabe2]

I don’t think Steelers will win anything this year,

 

[OJLloyd2]

A legend of the British game.

I’d have preferred watching him play in Cardiff, but you can’t knock his drive and success. I suspect that 20 will be in the rafters in Sheffield and deservedly so.

I’m ok with praising a Steeler as he’s Welsh, so will only need the one extra shower today.

 

[BostonBart22]

It sucked to see him move to Sheffield all those years ago, but I have nothing but respect for the way Jono plays the game. He's been a leader of that team for an entire generation, and he delivered internationally too.

I'm sure #20 will go to the rafters in Sheffield and he is fully deserving of that honour. Let's just hope (sorry, nothing personal) he doesn't sign off with a trophy.

It would only be the playoffs if anything...as the table stands I think that will be the final standings in lge

 

[BostonBart22]

Will upset a few here but who cares, really hope devils give him some recognition in some sort of montage in his early years as a devil at our last lge game at home april 2nd., brits don't come around as often as him and what a career. Sadly our brits will be very far and few between in years to come unfortunately, can't see any upcoming on a par with the ones we got now. True legend

 

[terry hunt]

Please,please lets not have a "we want Jono" to play for us for his pension.He is a Steeler through and through which i respect but he is NOT a Cardiff Devil any more than Myers.
These players have made their successful careers away from home.
Cardiff is not a care home for ex players when they are no longer wanted by other teams.
I await the abuse from assorted relatives/mates and school pals

 

[CaldicotDevil]

Will upset a few here but who cares, really hope devils give him some recognition in some sort of montage in his early years as a devil at our last lge game at home april 2nd., brits don't come around as often as him and what a career. Sadly our brits will be very far and few between in years to come unfortunately, can't see any upcoming on a par with the ones we got now. True legend

The current trend for young high end British players like; Kirk, Betteridge & Tetlow is to move abroad to higher leagues rather than stay in the EIHL

That’s only come about because players like Jono (Myers & Richie) have taken team GB to another level. Giving these youngster the exposure.

 

[kettdevil1]

Please,please lets not have a "we want Jono" to play for us for his pension.He is a Steeler through and through which i respect but he is NOT a Cardiff Devil any more than Myers.
These players have made their successful careers away from home.
Cardiff is not a care home for ex players when they are no longer wanted by other teams.
I await the abuse from assorted relatives/mates and school pals

Given he has announced his retirement, I don't think this is an issue.

Respect the guy for what he has done and hope he goes out on a high.......

.........by leading GB back to the top pool

 

[Finny]

So Jono’s final ever league game will be where it all started for him. In Cardiff.

I would hope that something can be arranged for him pre-face off as a mark of respect for him. One of the most successful brits of all time. And whilst the vast majority of that has been in Sheffield we should still be proud that it all started for him in Cardiff.

And on the rare occasions I‘ve spoken to him he’s always been an utter gent.

 

[BostonBart22]

Please,please lets not have a "we want Jono" to play for us for his pension.He is a Steeler through and through which i respect but he is NOT a Cardiff Devil any more than Myers.
These players have made their successful careers away from home.
Cardiff is not a care home for ex players when they are no longer wanted by other teams.
I await the abuse from assorted relatives/mates and school pals

If anything to keep himself in shape , he may sign for the steel dogs and still got his home in Sheffield.

 

[kettdevil1]

I am presuming this is a misprint.... https://www.dai-sport.com/welsh-gb-...k-richardson-to-finally-hang-up-those-skates/

 

[Rempel16]

I am presuming this is a misprint.... https://www.dai-sport.com/welsh-gb-...k-richardson-to-finally-hang-up-those-skates/

It’s changed now. Does that mean Richie is next but the article jumped the official announcement by accident?

 

[moggy#9]

So Jono’s final ever league game will be where it all started for him. In Cardiff.

I would hope that something can be arranged for him pre-face off as a mark of respect for him. One of the most successful brits of all time. And whilst the vast majority of that has been in Sheffield we should still be proud that it all started for him in Cardiff.

And on the rare occasions I‘ve spoken to him he’s always been an utter gent.

Polite applause, but nothing else. His service to GB deserves respect, but it's been a very long time since he was a devil.

 

[pjj365]

I tend to agree it was 16 years ago
BUT he is Cardiff born and was consistent through the juniors. It is the later that makes me think that maybe we should show the kids we don't forget our own - them in future

 

[ASHIPP]

Dundee were classy enough to commemorate Ritchie's 1000th game when it was played there this season. They didn't have to do that.

A little montage or award before that last game against the Steelers at IAW (also last league game of the season) of Jonathan's achievements and his contribution to leadership of Team GB would be a classy move by the Devils.
It isn't every day such a long serving, decorated home grown player retires from the sport.