John Stones - 2019/20 Performances

[GaudinoMotors]

Atrocious first half - slightly improved second.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

Atrocious first half - slightly improved second.

Man of the match

 

[Blue Hefner]

Better, but that’s about it. He doesn’t look like a senior centre half

 

[Gundogan's Moustache]

Was very good today , in the ball as well which I thought he had gone backwards with

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

Atrocious first half - slightly improved second.

No idea what game you were watching. He was great today

 

[Pedestrian]

Better, but that’s about it. He doesn’t look like a senior centre half

That’s the issue I think. Laporte is obviously a senior CH/leader type player. Looks a fair hand as well. Stones is a great 2nd CB and defo doesn’t give anyone the fear. I thought stones was the future of city and England, capt nailed on but I think that was based on his ball playing while we were on the front foot and winning. Under pressure he goes into his shell. Wether that be in life or on the pitch, he’s had his domestic problems and they seem to be mirrored in his performances. Saying that a run of games may get him back up there. He is no 3rd choice though due to needing games. Prefer otamendi as the 3rd. At least he’s got a bit of bite.

 

[daztrueblue91]

Been a big critic of Stones and I thought in the first 20 minutes he was his usual stand offish and weak self.

However, after that I thought he was fantastic. Getting stuck in, bringing the ball forward and winning headers. Back to the Stones in the first half of last season.

 

[decmancity]

I thought he played well, a quick run of games coming up and I hope Pep sticks with him and allows him to keep building back to where he can be.

 

[cityboy1]

I thought he played well, a quick run of games coming up and I hope Pep sticks with him and allows him to keep building back to where he can be.

Its not like pep has much of a choice its either him or ottamendi so he'll be first choice atleast until laporte is back

 

[hammocity]

Its not like pep has much of a choice its either him or ottamendi so he'll be first choice atleast until laporte is back

I’m still hopeful JS can find his form and become Laporte’s regular partner, he was very good yesterday against a lively attack and I can’t remember him giving the ball away.

 

[Marvin]

I’m still hopeful JS can find his form and become Laporte’s regular partner, he was very good yesterday against a lively attack and I can’t remember him giving the ball away.

I agree. I said after the game to the people next to me that he was brilliant. Fernandinho played well too, and MOTD chose to highlight him, but for me it was Stones who was MOTM. Stones is back.

 

[hammocity]

No, your point was he has not shown any signs of improvement under Pep, I did say this in an earlier post.

I also said that was why I replied as it was utter crap, he did improve as in the 100point season he was fucking imperious at the back and I also said he is out of form.

A whole 8 years support, ah well, I best put myself back in my box and bow down to your superiority and knowledge.

As for the criticising players bit, did you not read what I put in the previous post, I take it you didn't as you replied yet again lol

Folk's come on and say fuck me he was shit and leave the thread, then there are others that will argue black is white with any other City fan that disagrees with their assessment of the player, I always wonder what you/others get out of it, some of the player threads are full of this shit, VK's some folk had him finished and he was a liability and was just embarrassing himself, Zabba's the very same, like I said a guy argued for weeks that David Silva was overrated and was actually shit, at this point I feel like screaming "you have said your piece now shut your fucking mouth and move on" but I am always far too polite to be that rude.

It’s one of the reasons to avoid match day threads during or just after. The ridiculous criticism of players that have won trophies for us is mind numbing. They may have off days or make mistakes but as long as they put the effort in we have no divine right to win every game.

 

[cityboy1]

I’m still hopeful JS can find his form and become Laporte’s regular partner, he was very good yesterday against a lively attack and I can’t remember him giving the ball away.

i think we'll be looking to buy another centre back next summer tbh that was our biggest mistake this summer. im not sure what happens with stones not sure he'd be happy being third choice. Either way i hope he gets a good run in the time and finds some form without laporte being next to him.

 

[shadowplay]

The only thing John was great at yesterday was hiding behind Fernandinho and flattering to deceive. Defensively he’s a non-entity.

 

[discopop]

Probably his best game in a while for us, not perfect in the first 20 mins or so but really grew into the game, keep it up John

 

[Woody13]

Thought he played well last night, we were exposed at times last night and it was all the space in front the back line that was giving us the problems making it difficult for Stones and Fernandinho. Made some important interceptions, used the ball intelligently and looked composed.

 

[bert38]

Played well. Needs games. Passing out from defence and defensive covering excellent yesterday.

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Think he’s playing really well at the moment now he’s getting a good run of games for us.

For me, he’s definitely got elite potential. His injuries or being in-and-out of the team has hampered him though as he loses the flow of playing - like Kun does.

But I’m excited about the lad!

 

[Withnail]

Played well on Saturday, keep up the good work John.

 

[thereWasATime]

Thought he was solid and confident.