John Stones - 2018/19 Performances

[TFC]

He wasn’t playing in sky blue last night, therefore I couldn’t give a fuck.

He’ll be fine when the real footy starts again.

 

[lancs blue]

He wasn’t playing in sky blue last night, therefore I couldn’t give a fuck.

He’ll be fine when the real footy starts again.

Exactly, performances in the international equivalent of the Checkatrade Trophy are not something I'll be worrying about.

 

[mosssideblue]

Just watched the highlights and none of the back four covered themselves in glory , shambolic defending throughout , the difference is Stones got punished , people like Carragher will jump on the bandwagon re-Stones because he still hasnt got over the Dipper league title failure and every opportunity he has to kick us , he will take. Stones is a confidence player and Pep will have him in the right place come August

The bench

 

[City_Sean]

Exactly, performances in the international equivalent of the Checkatrade Trophy are not something I'll be worrying about.

You can downplay the stature of the tournament but its one that Southgate and the players were desperate to win.

Stones isn't an elite level defender. He fails to anticipate danger, is ponderous on the ball and lacks concentration. He has a massive season ahead of him where he needs to kick on otherwise he's gone.

 

[Trojan1962]

Ridiculous decision to start Stones last night. John has played little competitive football recently and should not of been exposed in a game of that importance. Likewise with Delph who did ok but understandable tired later.

 

[mosssideblue]

Ridiculous decision to start Stones last night. John has played little competitive football recently and should not of been exposed in a game of that importance. Likewise with Delph who did ok but understandable tired later.

It wasn't lack of game time that John suffered from last night, it was stupidity

 

[supercity88]

Unlike some that really concerned me last night. He hasn't played a lot but shouldn't he be raring to go? De Ligt got rid of him at corner after corner. We have lost Kompany and Van Dijk was a beast again last night and meanwhile Stones looked like a kid. Dwelling on the ball...we had already been warned through other errors that we got away with. He had all the time in the world to just turn and pass it.

Having said that, the options in the middle were non-existent. No real outball was ever on. It is in the middle where England desperately need ro improve to challenge.

 

[Deleted member 81382]

We already know John is capable of making mistakes and isn't necessarily a 'world class' defender but we can't have the best player in the world in every position. Most City fans appreciate him because he plays the way Pep wants which takes bollocks. In my opinion, he just needs to learn to not let mistakes affect him so badly. He also needs a run in the team to build confidence which I think he'll get next season. At least wait and see how he performs in a full season with a consistent partner.

 

[razman]

He is not getting sold in the summer and pep will stand by him. Really needs to concentrate and be stronger , rather than get shoved off the ball.

Next season is really key for him.

 

[Withnail]

Unlike some that really concerned me last night. He hasn't played a lot but shouldn't he be raring to go? De Ligt got rid of him at corner after corner. We have lost Kompany and Van Dijk was a beast again last night and meanwhile Stones looked like a kid. Dwelling on the ball...we had already been warned through other errors that we got away with. He had all the time in the world to just turn and pass it.

Having said that, the options in the middle were non-existent. No real outball was ever on. It is in the middle where England desperately need ro improve to challenge.

What matters is how Stones plays for City and he fits how Pep wants to play. OK he may make the odd mistake but overall I would say he has played well for us. I don't give a shit about England, as you said there is always a mf player who is looking to receive the ball from defence at City.