John Stones - 2017/18 performances

[ADegenerate]

@Zin 'messiah' Zimmer accepting fans in the fan club? :-)

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

@Zin 'messiah' Zimmer accepting fans in the fan club? :-)

Just maturity, mate....and having a damn fine coach...

I was waffling on before the game that the spine is now made up of youth but a great deal of experience, time for them to step up and they did it in spades!!

 

[Ric]

The recent performances of Stones and Otamendi mean we're fretting less about Kompany's continued absence, and there can be no bigger accolade. Both have stepped up hugely in recent weeks. Makes a mockery of the argument that Guardiola doesn't improve players.

 

[Ric]

Obviously many of these are sideways passes under little pressure, but an impressive stat nonetheless. He's not shy about attempting to pass through the lines when given the chance either.

 

[super_city_si]

His defending has improved considerably this season. Made a great challenge on morata early on when they took that quick free kick. Much better aerially too. Keep it big fella.

 

[chesterbells]

The recent performances of Stones and Otamendi mean we're fretting less about Kompany's continued absence, and there can be no bigger accolade. Both have stepped up hugely in recent weeks. Makes a mockery of the argument that Guardiola doesn't improve players.

Yes, absolutely this. Just as an aside on that theme listening to the James Richardson podcast this week after Ancelotti's sacking at Munich, they were highlighting too just how much different between him and Pep the hierarchy at that club have noticed this season- how hands off he is compared to Pep, how little coaching of individual players he does - the contrast there has been enormous- and I'm sure it's one we will feel to some extent when he leaves us. They've only really realised it now he's gone I think

 

[OB1]

Obviously many of these are sideways passes under little pressure, but an impressive stat nonetheless. He's not shy about attempting to pass through the lines when given the chance either.

Best pass completion in the league.

 

[Wretched Vengeance]

Last season he looked weak an indecisive.

This season he looks stronger and more commanding.

For me the moment he pushed Otamendi aside( Ota closing down Salah I think) to claim the ball against the dippers when Ota was on a yellow was when he stood up.

Good lad and keep it up.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

To me, he looks a lot stronger this season. He's certainly more decisive. He could, and possibly should become a truly great defender.

 

[squirtyflower]

To me, he looks a lot stronger this season. He's certainly more decisive. He could, and possibly should become a truly great defender.

You never know he might even get to play for England with Phil the Face out