5 | John Stones - 2024/25

[Eccles Blue]

***bites lip

*lol* Look I don't want @Ric to get into trouble but I thought if I put the copyright symbol on it might be ok!!

And he does look fit.... I'm old not dead and can tell when a footballer is looking ready to play football. *cheeky wink*

:-)

 

[mexico1970]

*lol* Look I don't want @Ric to get into trouble but I thought if I put the copyright symbol on it might be ok!!

And he does look fit.... I'm old not dead and can tell when a footballer is looking ready to play football. *cheeky wink*

:-)

I don't have a counterargument I'm assuming you are right because I don't know enough about the topic and refuse to do the research.

I'll argue with anyone on here but I know my limits ;-)

 

[Eccles Blue]

I was hoping a Mod might be around to delete or say it’s ok but as I don’t know who they all are I took a chance. :-)

 

[Macca77macca]

Stones isn't a completely strong personality which is not a slight in itself but going off recent City Captains that quality tends to get the arm band

It depends what your idea of a strong personality is, also what you think effective leadership is. There are some in the Leadership group who should not be in it over Stones. Appreciate there is a particular view of that in footbal.

He is hugely influential on the pitch just not by pointing and shouting. By all accounts popular at the club. He understands Pep ball better than most.

The few times I have seen him as Captain I thought he was class, in CL group matches where the youngsters play. I remember in particular him insisting Kalvin Phillips take a penalty (can’t remember which) That mattered.

I suspect that ultimately he doesn’t want it and his teammates know that.

The best leaders are those who don’t seek it.

 

[Macca77macca]

Also just to say ultimately the squad know who should Captain and there is a place for shouting and pointing!

 

[Eccles Blue]

@Macca77macca thank you. You put that so much better than I could.
The best leaders are the ones who take you with them and don’t bully and blaggard you.
John Stones is a quietly efficient, effective leader. In my humble opinion. :-)

 

[RayCTID]

It depends what your idea of a strong personality is, also what you think effective leadership is. There are some in the Leadership group who should not be in it over Stones. Appreciate there is a particular view of that in footbal.

He is hugely influential on the pitch just not by pointing and shouting. By all accounts popular at the club. He understands Pep ball better than most.

The few times I have seen him as Captain I thought he was class, in CL group matches where the youngsters play. I remember in particular him insisting Kalvin Phillips take a penalty (can’t remember which) That mattered.

I suspect that ultimately he doesn’t want it and his teammates know that.

The best leaders are those who don’t seek it.

I am still don't think Stones does cut it as a Captain but that isn't a slight at all. There are better candidates at City including the returning Gundo.

 

[Eccles Blue]

I am still don't think Stones does cut it as a Captain but that isn't a slight at all. There are better candidates at City including the returning Gundo.

Zzzzzzzzz. It’s way past your bedtime little man.

 

[RayCTID]

Zzzzzzzzz. It’s way past your bedtime little man.

I am not attacking him ffs

 

[Eccles Blue]

Mr Stones played very well when he came on yesterday and I noticed him guiding players into position. Giving instructions, showing leadership. He’s definitely a keeper!! ;-) No not a goalkeeper a player we should keep for another 10 yrs! IMHO