“Out of Position, Out of the Team… Then Curtis Jones Does This”

Curtis Jones hasn’t had the easiest run lately.

After struggling for consistent starts and watching others take midfield minutes, he found himself drafted into an unfamiliar role at right back. Not his natural position. Not where he’s built his career.

But against Brighton, he responded in the best possible way.

He didn’t just fill in — he impressed. And he capped the performance with his first goal in 57 games.

For a player who normally operates in midfield, being asked to play right back could easily have exposed him. Instead, it showed his intelligence, discipline, and willingness to put the team first.

There’s been criticism at times. Questions about consistency. Questions about his place in the squad.

But performances like this remind everyone what Jones offers — composure in possession, work rate, and an eye for goal when the opportunity comes.

Scoring after such a long drought makes it even sweeter. You could see what it meant.

The bigger question now is this:

Has Curtis Jones just played himself back into the conversation?

Whether it’s in midfield or as a tactical option elsewhere, he’s reminded everyone he still has a role to play.

And sometimes all it takes is one goal to shift momentum.

By Jamie | The Kopite View