5 | John Stones - 2023/24

[jimharri]

*cheeky grin* You know I'm going to defend John Boy no matter what. :-) So when I saw your post I went online and, just to be on the safe side, checked two reports and both said he reported late, which makes sense as we had the FA Cup final after everyone else had finished. :-)

 

[Middedon]

ESPN published their top 20 defenders for 23-24 this week. Walker was #4, Stones #6, Ruben #17 and Joško #18.

They wrote this about Stones and posting for Eccles:
Projection for next season: His contract doesn't expire until 2026, and if he's anywhere close to 100%, the 29-year old will be a major piece of yet another Manchester City title push in 2024-25.

 

[Eccles Blue]

ESPN published their top 20 defenders for 23-24 this week. Walker was #4, Stones #6, Ruben #17 and Joško #18.

They wrote this about Stones and posting for Eccles:
Projection for next season: His contract doesn't expire until 2026, and if he's anywhere close to 100%, the 29-year old will be a major piece of yet another Manchester City title push in 2024-25.

Thank you @Middedon …of course personally I’m of the opinion that JB is number one but I’ll accept #6 for now. :-)
Plus I hope we extend his contract until he is 40 at least. ;-) :-)

 

[Skrastins]

What an unlucky season for him….

 

[Quilted]

Needs a wonder to get him back unscathed.

You jinxed it you fucker!

The Euros hasn't even started yet and he's been scathed.

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

Time to move him on?

 

[Keeper!]

What an unlucky season for him….

I hope it is bad luck and not a case of not taking care of himself properly.

Whatever the issue it's not good from club or player, he is even struggling to play 90 minutes now, never mind 3 games a week.

 

[striver]

don't want to jinx or shit, knock on the wood etc... but he won't survive the euros will he? he should retire from international right after euros

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

Time to move him on?

Sadly I don’t think it’s beyond happening. Why renew his contract if he only plays 1 in 3 matches? Best to cash in whilst we can still get some value. Such a shame though - imagine a fully-fit Stones who plays every week? We’d be unstoppable!

 

[Keeper!]

Sadly I don’t think it’s beyond happening. Why renew his contract if he only plays 1 in 3 matches? Best to cash in whilst we can still get some value. Such a shame though - imagine a fully-fit Stones who plays every week? We’d be unstoppable!

No better CB in Europe when fit and healthy.