5 | John Stones - 2024/25

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Disappeared off the face of the earth. I love Stones but we need to get rid. Made of glass and getting no younger.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Any news of John Boy? Has he started training again yet?
Will he have a better 2025 than 2024?

Am I leaving myself open to abuse? :-)

Oh Johnny Stones, he's got peanut brittle in his bones. And he's soft like peanut butter, we better kick him in the gutter; )

 

[skillman]

For reference. Stones last played on 21st December. Dias last played on 15th December.

But it only seems to be Johnny Boulders getting certain aggy treatment. Maybe warranted because of injury history but certain comments about this season are questionable.

 

[Eccles Blue]

For reference. Stones last played on 21st December. Dias last played on 15th December.

But it only seems to be Johnny Boulders getting certain aggy treatment. Maybe warranted because of injury history but certain comments about this season are questionable.

Thank you. Thank you. :-)

 

[skillman]

Thank you. Thank you. :-)

We can share him.

 

[WallyA]

For reference. Stones last played on 21st December. Dias last played on 15th December.

But it only seems to be Johnny Boulders getting certain aggy treatment. Maybe warranted because of injury history but certain comments about this season are questionable.

I mean if you want to compare games played to Dias then its a losing battle in just the premier league Dias has played 13, Stones 8.

And if we keep going back in years its:

30 vs 16
26 vs 23
29 vs 14
34 v 22
33 vs 16
32 vs 24
24 vs 18 (Dias is too young at this pt)

And Stones will very likely not hit 19 prem games again, he rarely is fit for even half the season as shown.

Considering his age as well, we simply must move on from him.

Even if we cant sell him, plan transfers around him not being fit.

 

[Macca77macca]

But the games he hits matter. A lot.

 

[Keeper!]

For reference. Stones last played on 21st December. Dias last played on 15th December.

But it only seems to be Johnny Boulders getting certain aggy treatment. Maybe warranted because of injury history but certain comments about this season are questionable.

What a pile of crap.

John Stones played 18 games last season and so far this 8 games.

Dias in the same period has played 43 games.

John Stones was a great player but sadly he is broken and his time is over.

 

[Eric Hitchmough]

Love the guy, but it’s time to give him a painting of a spitfire and let him go.

 

[r.soleofsalford]

Love the guy, but it’s time to give him a painting of a spitfire and let him go.

Great servant and player for our team but sadly he`s broken

 

[skillman]

What a pile of crap.

John Stones played 18 games last season and so far this 8 games.

Dias in the same period has played 43 games.

John Stones was a great player but sadly he is broken and his time is over.

I’m just saying. Where’s the same questions for players who have currently been out longer?

As I said in my original post, maybe the questions are warranted. But they seem to be focused on just one player and not others who are having similar injury issues.

 

[Craig]

I’m just saying. Where’s the same questions for players who have currently been out longer?

As I said in my original post, maybe the questions are warranted. But they seem to be focused on just one player and not others who are having similar injury issues.

Players who don’t constantly have different injuries. Great player but he’s fucked unfortunately

 

[Cambo]

Love the guy. Has been immense for us and was a huge payer in the treble year. Unfortunately, he’s had a dreadful run with injuries and has missed a lot of matches for us. When fit, one of the absolute best central defenders we’ve had.

 

[Macca77macca]

Players who don’t constantly have different injuries. Great player but he’s fucked unfortunately

Ake does (who I love BTW)

 

[Eccles Blue]

Pep says we are going to be cautious with John Stones. To me that means that the club are not selling him. Pep acknowledges that John is working hard to get right and also, from Pep’s words it’s obvious he trusts him. In Pep I trust.
John Boy will be back soon. :-) :-)

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

If he goes in the summer it’ll be sad but the right decision.

I just hope he comes back and stays fit long enough to go out on something of a high.

One of my favourite Pep era players and it’s so frustrating to see him constantly knocked down by injury - and it’s not going to get any better now he’s older.

 

[Macca77macca]

Pep says we are going to be cautious with John Stones. To me that means that the club are not selling him. Pep acknowledges that John is working hard to get right and also, from Pep’s words it’s obvious he trusts him. In Pep I trust.
John Boy will be back soon. :-) :-)

Pep loves John like we do :)

 

[Keeper!]

I’m just saying. Where’s the same questions for players who have currently been out longer?

As I said in my original post, maybe the questions are warranted. But they seem to be focused on just one player and not others who are having similar injury issues.

John Stones has had injuries issues his whole career and sadly as he gets older they are clearly getting worse.

 

[Keeper!]

If he goes in the summer it’ll be sad but the right decision.

I just hope he comes back and stays fit long enough to go out on something of a high.

One of my favourite Pep era players and it’s so frustrating to see him constantly knocked down by injury - and it’s not going to get any better now he’s older.

I just can't see who would take him this summer, this present injury seems a serious one, maybe enough to finish him at the top level?

 

[BeerIsTheBest]

I just can't see who would take him this summer, this present injury seems a serious one, maybe enough to finish him at the top level?

Posted a couple of times that reports sound like he’s got Planter Fasciitis. If true only extended rest (months) fully cures. I can see him staying till end of contract - end next season and leaving.