5 | John Stones - 2022/23

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Just looks so at home in his surroundings, up there with Vinny now as a defensive legend

He's not so bad in midfield either.

 

[OB1]

Best English player currently by a mile.

Jack Grealish says “Hi”.

 

[OB1]

Best “Footballing” CB in the world.

 

[MarsLlama]

Turning 29 soon, his game has never been about pace... if he can stay mostly fit we've got at least 5 more seasons out of John. By the time those are up he could genuinely be recognised as the best English defender of all time. He's phenomenal.

I have nothing against Laporte, but for me, the only good argument to start him over Stones is that Pep likes a left-footed centre-back. Laporte's world class, Stones and Dias are probably the two best in the world at the moment.

Also, not sure how relevant this is, but if City were to win the Champions League 1-0 (and I have thought hard about this) I would want Stones to score the winner more than anyone else.

 

[Dax777]

You know nothing John Stones!

 

[Clembo]

Incredible for the first goal last night, just casually popping up on the right wing, drawing 3 players in and passing it out to Bernie with a lovely little megs on Vini.

 

[wolviedinho]

Any excuse -:)

 

[FantasyIreland]

Turning 29 soon, his game has never been about pace... if he can stay mostly fit we've got at least 5 more seasons out of John. By the time those are up he could genuinely be recognised as the best English defender of all time. He's phenomenal.

I have nothing against Laporte, but for me, the only good argument to start him over Stones is that Pep likes a left-footed centre-back. Laporte's world class, Stones and Dias are probably the two best in the world at the moment.

Also, not sure how relevant this is, but if City were to win the Champions League 1-0 (and I have thought hard about this) I would want Stones to score the winner more than anyone else.

It isnt about pace,but he isnt slow either.

As you allude to though,his main speed is upstairs,he is so intelligent on and off the ball.

Love his attitude and approach too,he is constantly striving to improve,and he is another who could easily wear the armband.

 

[Goater=Legend]

King of the north

 

[Bluesince1979]

Best English player currently by a mile.

But you just know southgate wont be watching and thinking whether he could be deployed in a similar manner. He’ll be CB alongside slabhead, covering his fat arse, and jackie G on the bench