John Stones - 2016/17 performances

[Deleted member 58678]

I think his very first run with the ball resulted in a poor touch and he gave it away, and he ran into no-man's land and left the hole for Defoe to receive the pass for their goal. But that was because both Delph and Fernandinho were out at left back for some reason leaving the shape of midfield all over the place so Stones took a chance and it didn't pay off.

Other than that he was pretty much faultless. Considering he's been here three days he looks class and I love how calm he is on the ball.

 

[richards30]

Yes John jumped the line but Delph I felt led to Sunderland scoring by not reacting quick enough and letting the player who passed to Defoe keep running

 

[1894southstander]

Very calm on the ball, slight mistake for their goal but we have seen a lot worse happen with our defence, and like others have pointed out our midfielders were out wide closing the ball down. Looking forward to see how Stones and the rest of the team develop, was intresting to see how Pep was on the touchline especially talking to the defence.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

I'm sorry, but was clearly at fault for the goal. Should never have left his position leaving Defoe in acres of space to score. Good performance apart from that though!!

Well that's where i disagree. He had to close the ball down and Sagna was too slow in covering round.
I thought Delph was particularly weak in letting Janujaz across him, in the first place.

Why the whole blame for any goal has to be laid on one player, i will never know.
Unless that is you Mr Shearer ;-)

 

[Bluearmy]

Well that's where i disagree. He had to close the ball down and Sagna was too slow in covering round.
I thought Delph was particularly weak in letting Janujaz across him, in the first place.

Why the whole blame for any goal has to be laid on one player, i will never know.
Unless that is you Mr Shearer ;-)

No Way do you rush out like that leaving the centre forward on the edge of your box free, without knowing someone is covering. Which Stones didn't. Was good yesterday, apart from that though!!

 

[Bozzie]

Thought he was caught between a rock and a hard place for the equaliser. 'At fault' if he allowed Rodwell to move forward unchallenged and 'at fault' if he came out and left space behind him. Overall I thought he looked more than comfortable in all aspects of his play.

 

[Le Havre Oswald]

Can't believe he got a 5 in the fail. Joke of a paper

 

[pudge]

 

[kaz7]

All that sideways and back passing will do my head in,the whole team not just john,sort it out pep

 

[BlueTG]

Only just seen the highlights, did he have a personal vendetta against the fellow who slipped the pass into Defoe? Charged for him like a bull seeing red!