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5 | John Stones - 2023/24
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Hasn't managed 40 games in a season since he was 23.
There's a lot worse things to be than Kompany 2.0 and we just need to build the squad so that we can deal with his absence when he's injured and enjoy his talent when he's fit.
He should be targetting hte late spring early summer every year. Be fit for the semi-finals and finals we get to, and for the international tournaments.
There's a lot worse things to be than Kompany 2.0 and we just need to build the squad so that we can deal with his absence when he's injured and enjoy his talent when he's fit.
He should be targetting hte late spring early summer every year. Be fit for the semi-finals and finals we get to, and for the international tournaments.
Father Paul
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It won't be a popular opinion but I think it might soon be time to sell John. It is not possible to carry someone who is constantly unfit due to rudimentary issues. I fear that it will really hurt us this season. Sadly he is a player whose absence is missed almost as much as Rodri. Fortunately for us Rodri like Ferno and Yaya before him is highly reliable. John is brilliant when around but far too often he is away on leave. Replacing him will not be easy however.Hasn't managed 40 games in a season since he was 23.
There's a lot worse things to be than Kompany 2.0 and we just need to build the squad so that we can deal with his absence when he's injured and enjoy his talent when he's fit.
He should be targetting hte late spring early summer every year. Be fit for the semi-finals and finals we get to, and for the international tournaments.
balotelli's back pocket
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What kind of logic is that? We really miss him when he's not available, so sell him?It won't be a popular opinion but I think it might soon be time to sell John. It is not possible to carry someone who is constantly unfit due to rudimentary issues. I fear that it will really hurt us this season. Sadly he is a player whose absence is missed almost as much as Rodri. Fortunately for us Rodri like Ferno and Yaya before him is highly reliable. John is brilliant when around but far too often he is away on leave. Replacing him will not be easy however.
Besides, who on earth would buy him? And why on earth would he want to leave?
Sheikh rattle and roll
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If we are honest that’s why we signed Akanji to cover the Jonny Stones absencesWhat kind of logic is that? We really miss him when he's not available, so sell him?
Besides, who on earth would buy him? And why on earth would he want to leave?
Stones makes every player in our defence look better
It is not possible to carry someone who is constantly unfit due to rudimentary issues.
Says who?
We get a 25 man squad. Pep usually uses 20-23 spots.
We always have space to carry a couple of players, and when Stones walks into the first XI whenever fit, I can't think of any reason to sell him.
It’s a fucking nonsense opinion that’s why it’s not popular.It won't be a popular opinion but I think it might soon be time to sell John. It is not possible to carry someone who is constantly unfit due to rudimentary issues. I fear that it will really hurt us this season. Sadly he is a player whose absence is missed almost as much as Rodri. Fortunately for us Rodri like Ferno and Yaya before him is highly reliable. John is brilliant when around but far too often he is away on leave. Replacing him will not be easy however.
It won't be a popular opinion but I think it might soon be time to sell John. It is not possible to carry someone who is constantly unfit due to rudimentary issues. I fear that it will really hurt us this season. Sadly he is a player whose absence is missed almost as much as Rodri. Fortunately for us Rodri like Ferno and Yaya before him is highly reliable. John is brilliant when around but far too often he is away on leave. Replacing him will not be easy however.
Or we could just sign another player given there is loads of space in our squad? lol
sir baconface
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He’s just half a player to us; a secondary squad member. Not someone you could ever plan the team around but one you have to plan to cover. A pity but that’s the way it is.
Worth selling? Probably not. His transfer fee has been written off so we only have to cover his wages.
Worth selling? Probably not. His transfer fee has been written off so we only have to cover his wages.
There's no way he's half a player.He’s just half a player to us; a secondary squad member. Not someone you could ever plan the team around but one you have to plan to cover. A pity but that’s the way it is.
Worth selling? Probably not. His transfer fee has been written off so we only have to cover his wages.
Even with his injuries, he's playing two-thirds of the minutes of some of our most used players - he's 12/13th most used player most seasons. Look at a player like Diogo Jota - he's been unable to start the best part of 100 games in just three seasons at Liverpool. Stones, might pick up regular knocks, but he's nowhere near being that level of injury prone.
There's also a strong argument that he's been our best defender for the past four seasons. As you say, his fee is now paid off. So long as we have a group of Centre Backs who are generally fit, then it's a no-brainer to keep him.
He makes us better when he's fit, and he's fit for the majority of every season.