I love the fella, and am so glad it looks like we'll get all his prime years.
Incredible progress from where he was a few years ago. Always had the talent but gave the impression there was some vulnerability there, both physical and mental, that meant we couldn't quite rely on him.
But he's a total beast now. Obviously been looking after himself, getting body and mind into their best condition. It's not that he never makes mistakes any more - everyone does - it's that he's reduced them massively and, if something does go wrong, you no longer get the impression he's going to fall apart as a result. So calm and collected, on and off the ball, and increasingly showing plenty of leadership attributes too.
I wonder, if Ferna does leave at the end of this season, is there anyone better placed than Stonesy to fill the gap in the captains team?