This question is now affecting football in Germany: Who will be the new coach of FC Schalke 04? A name that keeps coming up is that of former Schalke player Raul Gonzalez. The Royal Blues have the former professional on their list of candidates.
Someone who knows Raul and FC Schalke 04 very well is Jermaine Jones. He played for S04 and was on the pitch together with the Spaniard. Now Jones emphasizes clearly: He wants to help his former club – ideally together with Raul.
FC Schalke 04: Raul and Jones in the coaching bench?
Jermaine Jones was known among fans for his tough and aggressive playing style. Every opponent trembled when they saw the midfielder. Kevin Großkreutz in particular can sing a song about it, as he was knocked down on the sidelines in a Revierderby by the former FC Schalke 04 professional. He is still celebrated in Gelsenkirchen today for this action.
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He played for S04 for seven years. So it’s no wonder that the club is still close to his heart and would like to help out. Raul is currently being discussed as a new coach. If Jones had his way, he would fit in at Königslaue. He makes the bosses an offer.
“He knows the area, has played there and was a fan favorite. He has proven that he does a good job as a coach for several years at Real Madrid II. Raul already has experience in the coaching business. I could imagine becoming an assistant coach under Raúl. We played together at Schalke and stayed in touch. I could be a good addition to his coaching staff. Of course I could support Raul and would be willing to do so,” Jones told Sport1.
“I know the club and had a nice time there”
The midfielder also emphasizes that he would also help out in other positions. “I know the club and had a nice time there. I fought my way up from being a substitute to being a regular player. “The people at Schalke love me and I am sure that I can support the club,” continued the former FC Schalke 04 star.
If Jones has his way, “the fans don’t deserve the club to be where it is now.” Back when the now 42-year-old was still under contract with S04, the club played regularly in the Champions League. The Revierklub can only dream of that at the moment. Jones is worried about his former club.
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“Nobody works for Schalke anymore, nobody gives everything for the royal blue jersey. I miss that. I want to help. It’s sad what’s happening there right now. “You have to go back to the old virtues,” Jones slams the table angrily. The best thing to do is change that. Maybe then with Raul and Jones in the dugout?
