It's Quiet - a new dawn

[The Blue one!]

 

[higgi1p]

Stones isn't a great passer, what he's great at is bringing the ball out of defence, and getting past the first man. At some point people seem to have mistaken being good at bringing the ball out from the back, for being a fantastic passer, but they're completely different things, and Stones' passing is miles below the likes of Otamendi let alone Bonucci or Boateng.

What I will say though is that Otamendi's passing is miles better than it was 9 months ago, so Stones could definitely improve and get to the level of those guys. There's signs he's got the skill, he does occasionally hit a long bass that is brilliant or plays a great through ball, but it's pretty embryonic at the moment in my opinion.

I wonder if Otamendi would be an option for Defensive Mid?

 

[abu13]

I wonder if Otamendi would be an option for Defensive Mid?

I'm not opposed to Bravo being considered as an option :)

 

[Otamendi's Beard]

Not that impressed with Gelson Martins. He's certainly not an upgrade on Sane or Sterling for that kind of money.

 

[abu13]

This is the first time that I have felt we will actually get our business done early.

 

[RayCTID]

Sanchez is the much better player but Martins more of realistic in terms of adding depth and cover (in terms of wages and age), and is probably more prepared to play that role imho.

 

[BigOscar]

Not that impressed with Gelson Martins. He's certainly not an upgrade on Sane or Sterling for that kind of money.

He's a far better dribbler and crosser than either of them. Still a bit erratic, but ridiculously talented

 

[Ajm1985]

Despite the replies, I think Stones could develop into the DM/pivot role - he would not be perfect yet but he learns quickly. However if the rumours are true, Fabinho would be a grand choice for a versatile pivot

 

[cadds92]

 

[aguero93:20]

I'm not opposed to Bravo being considered as an option :)

Didn't work last time...

 

[Cityisland]

Gelson..

 

[Jazzman]

Hmm, Is Gelson Martins not a FB on the right side like Kyle Walker?

 

[Otamendi's Beard]

He's a far better dribbler and crosser than either of them. Still a bit erratic, but ridiculously talented

That's debatable. He's definitely talented but I don't think we need another winger who's fast but needs a better end product.

Roberts should be given a chance over signing this guy.

 

[Centurions]

Hmm, Is Gelson Martins not a FB on the right side like Kyle Walker?

Right sided winger.

 

[Callum Ramsey]

He's a far better dribbler and crosser than either of them. Still a bit erratic, but ridiculously talented

Not even close to being better at those than either of them let alone 'far better'. Talk about hyperbole

 

[Thaksinssoldier]

Right sided winger.

Txixi's transfer history says we actually only want one of those players. It'll be interesting to see who. No different than when we went in for Bravo/Ter Stegen, Fabinho/Mbappe, Stones/Barkley etc.

 

[cadds92]

Hmm, Is Gelson Martins not a FB on the right side like Kyle Walker?

I thought he was one of these promising wingers Sporting always seem to churn out.

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

I thought he was one of these promising wingers Sporting always seem to churn out.

He made his name in the junior Portuguese sides as a right back, it seems to fit the mo though, another variable that could seamlessly play wing back!

 

[richards30]

does mendes represent alex sandro as well then?

 

[Jazzman]

I thought he was one of these promising wingers Sporting always seem to churn out.

Ah right my mistake then. I could understand us going for another winger. William Carvalho though I don't get ...