5 | John Stones - 2022/23

[decmancity]

Nice interview in the build up with Walker and Stones. Walker repeated several times that Stones is the best CB if he can keep his head straight and it looks like that is what we are seeing now.

 

[TFC]

How good?

 

[jollylescott]

Magnificent performance today.

I don't think there is any doubt that he is our number one centre back. If Big John stays fit, we are going to be hard to score against.

 

[wolviedinho]

Imperious again. What a player, take a bow John boy -:)

 

[super_city_si]

Superb. When he gets a run of games he just gets better and better.

 

[MCFCFanTX]

MoTM. What a player when fit.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Was mint.

 

[Debaser]

Fucking love John Stones.

 

[AlfieBorden]

I hope Dias and Laporte end up being out for the season so Guardiola doesn’t get tempted to do something daft and bench Stones again.

 

[FantasyIreland]

No John,no 3 points last night.

Top of his game right now and difficult to think of anyone better.

 

[oldius]

He is a wonderful player.

 

[Sergio<3]

Johny Johny Stonesssssss! What a man

 

[Akira]

Rock solid.

 

[Project]

Loved his comment in the post match interview - journalist was asking what was the reason for the recent good form and John basically said I’ve been playing like this for 2-3 years.

 

[Akira]

Loved his comment in the post match interview - journalist was asking what was the reason for the recent good form and John basically said I’ve been playing like this for 2-3 years.

Sums it up doesn't it?

Felt like Stones is underrated by the media. He has been very good for the past 2-3 years after bouncing back from his awful 2 seasons prior. Yet all I see were the media gushing over the likes of Rudiger, VVD, even Martinez.

Even at the WC, they kept trying to shower praise towards Maguire (best player for England my arse) when Stones is the actual rock at the back.

I can comfortably say he is one of the best CBs in the world right now.

 

[Bluesince1979]

Sums it up doesn't it?

Felt like Stones is underrated by the media. He has been very good for the past 2-3 years after bouncing back from his awful 2 seasons prior. Yet all I see were the media gushing over the likes of Rudiger, VVD, even Martinez.

Even at the WC, they kept trying to shower praise towards Maguire (best player for England my arse) when Stones is the actual rock at the back.

I can comfortably say he is one of the best CBs in the world right now.

Yep hes a top class operator. IMO the only thing thats held him back is niggly injuries

Hes had 3/4 good games, then out for 3, benches in return, takes a few games to get back into his stride, good for 3/4, niggly injury again … rinse n repeat

 

[DATOIA]

Loved his comment in the post match interview - journalist was asking what was the reason for the recent good form and John basically said I’ve been playing like this for 2-3 years.

And that's true...

20 / 21 -> Ruben - Stones duo..
21 / 22 -> Ruben had injuries, but John was solid, played RB well number of times, great season..
22 / 23 -> Has great season so far..

I will go even further.. Except maybe 19 / 20 season, which was disaster for a lot of players..

18 / 19 -> Nothing would be achieved without Stones - Laporte duo, especially first half of the season, those games against Liverpool..

17 / 18 -> It was Nico - Stones duo whole season, 100 points..

So, he is underrated and doesn't get credit he deserves... Fortunately, the club respects him a lot and got a new contract..

 

[Tomblue]

The guy is an absolute beast!

Love his commitment and is a world class footballer as well, our best CB when on form.

 

[Nethermoor]

The best centre back in the world right now. Can anyone name a better one?

That last ditch tackle on the yank was one of the best block tackles I’ve ever seen.

 

[supercity88]

Absolutely class at the moment. Defensively a rock. On the ball so good at finding the right pass and keeping the ball as long as he needs to in order to open up space for an attacking ball. In sensational form and it's great to see. Keep it up Sir John!