John Stones takes the number 5 shirt

[Blue Llama]

Except he wasn't dropping a bollock every game so stop chatting shite.

In your opinion!

Have to disagree. Not saying he is rubbish just that he needs to concentrate more. His short cameo at the end of the season didn't help, 4 clearances straight to the opposition.

 

[Chris in London]

On a scale of 1 to 11, where does 5 sit? I think I need the assistance of @Chris in London once again.

I think he's taken than wonderful phrase to heart: "Always be yourself. Unless you can be Pablo Zabaleta. Then be Pablo Zabaleta."

 

[BlueKolarovWorker]

It's just a number. Joey Barton's mate Ousmane Dabo had it before Zaba!

I don't remember any hullabaloo when that little Spanish fella took over the 21 from Dietmar Hamann!

 

[Kinkys Left Foot]

Dave Watsons shirt that as well as Zabbas, you better get some big balls John if you're gonna wear that one a do it justice!

Ousmane Dabo - fuck me he was gash!

 

[Gunnerblue9320]

Jesus - I'm in disbelief here with some of these comments.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Let's not pretend Zabba was a rock from day one. He grew into the role as I expect John to.

 

[Blue Smarties]

Let's not pretend Zabba was a rock from day one. He grew into the role as I expect John to.

First season Zab was a yellow card waiting to happen.

 

[MarcIsTired1986]

Lets hope 11 is also on the move.

That's gotta go to Sane (assuming he wants it)? The most out-and-out winger I've seen at City for years - number 11 personified!

 

[Nigel De Shlong]

It's just a number. Joey Barton's mate Ousmane Dabo had it before Zaba!

I don't remember any hullabaloo when that little Spanish fella took over the 21 from Dietmar Hamann!

Thats what adam johnson said in his range rover

 

[BuryBlue1977]

Stones is a top quality centre half and a future England and city captain. Yes he has made a few errors but he won't reach his peak for another 6 or 7 years. Alongside Vinny he will become world class. As a traditionalist I like to see the central defenders wearing 5 or 6, full backs wearing 2&3, central midfielders wearing 4&8, wingers wearing 7&11 and forwards wearing 9&10. Don't think we'll ever see 1-11 out as the starting 11 again but it would be nice