John Stones - 2017/18 performances

[uwe rosler 28]

So good of England to give him a rest over the International Break and not make him play 180 minutes.

I'd Imagine he'll be given a rest against feyonord next Tuesday and it's not like he does much when playing for us!!!

 

[HenryNacho]

So good of England to give him a rest over the International Break and not make him play 180 minutes.

I've always felt center backs didn't really need a lot of rest. As long as he doesn't pick up an injury I don't really mind him playing.

 

[cadds92]

I feel the more John plays the better.

He is on a bit of a roll at the moment, his confidence is high, and coming off two good games with England - a rarity for central defenders in the English national team nowadays - will only add to his already improving game.

 

[Mike N]

Had two very good games for England. I'm sure his confidence will continue to grow.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Really enjoyed him bollocking 'captain' Eric Dier for not closing his man down quick enough on the edge of the box (Neymar possibly). He's developing into a really authoritative centre back.

 

[City_Sean]

Nice to see he's getting the plaudits he deserves. He's looking a very commanding and authorative at the back. His improvement this season has been absolutely exceptional.

 

[hightimes]

Always believed in him.

Keep growing John.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Amazing how in the media a £50m waste of money has turned into the Barnsley Beckenbauer in a matter of months , everybody is gushing over out team, manager , players etc., just wait when Stones makes an error or we draw a game , their tune will change , nothing more fickle than the British media , so i will take all the compliments with a pinch of salt. Stones has shown real progression since he has been working with Pep but he isnt the finished article , when he gets to Vinnies level at this peak , we know we have got a world class player on our hands , and he has all the attributes to be our centre back for the next decade.

 

[SilverFox2]

I see he retained his accuracy when passing the ball during his last 2 England games.
Against 2 of the best teams in the world in Germany and Brazil maybe Pep´s faith in him can be truly seen to be correct.

I noticed the Italian press after the Napoli away game were also very complimentary.
Row Z rarely gets its share of defensive clearences these days in fact it was only last season I was shouting for a Dave Ewing type of defence rather than the tippy tap insistence on passing under defensive pressure we now expect and like.

 

[domalino]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football...ger-soft-touch-instead-rock-heart-manchester/

Fawning piece in the telegraph from Ducker. Press opinion definitely on the turn.