John Stones

[Omnia Vincit Riot]

Do you think Denayer is better than Stones? Serious question. Not seen anything of him on loan. Big statement though.

Stones is better than Denayer, but he's not £40-£50 million better. He's marginally better than Otamendi & Mangala, both of whom may well become better than Stones with Pep coaching them.

Basically, I think Stones is ok but not worth what we'd have to pay. I'd much rather we used the money towards Pogba.

 

[sk3ptical]

Stones is better than Denayer, but he's not £40-£50 million better. He's marginally better than Otamendi & Mangala, both of whom may well become better than Stones with Pep coaching them.

Basically, I think Stones is ok but not worth what we'd have to pay. I'd much rather we used the money towards Pogba.

lol

 

[remember arthur mann]

We are good at signing those types of players going back a long way......

Just a shit Jack Rodwell !! er, er.

 

[Phil1]

We're gonna see what his mentality is like if nothing else. Especially if he misses out on the Euros. The boy was being lauded to high heaven six months ago and now he's just a shit Boyata. It's an unforgiving position CB - let's see what he's made of. Personally I'd rather not be the club that might have to pick up the pieces.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Stones is better than Denayer

At what?

 

[RichardDunneOwnGoal]

At what?

Giving the ball away in key areas and failing to recognise danger.

 

[aguero93:20]

At what?

Being English and being on the Everton hype train.

 

[Exeter Blue I am here]

Giving the ball away in key areas and failing to recognise danger.

It's a big concern, because we certainly seem to be interested in him. He's very accomplished in terms of ability on the ball, but it leads to him taking risks that less talented footballers might not, and to be honest I've had a bellyful of gaffe ridden centre halves. I would say that I long for a Huth or a Shawcross, a thug that likes tackling, being aggressive and bouncing centre forwards off the ball, but alas I suspect such a player would not suit Pep's preferred MO

 

[FogBlueInSanFran]

A thug that likes tackling, being aggressive and bouncing centre forwards off the ball, but alas I suspect such a player would not suit Pep's preferred MO

I want that too, but preferably at DM in front of two CBs who have ability on the ball.

 

[aguero93:20]

I would say that I long for a Huth or a Shawcross, a thug that likes tackling, being aggressive and bouncing centre forwards off the ball, but alas I suspect such a player would not suit Pep's preferred MO

Puyol could do both, as can Vinny (fit), Ramos, Silva, Terry could in his younger days, the skill set should take priority. If you want a centre half that's great on the ball, find a great defender who's also great on the ball. If you want somebody who can't defend for shit but can pass, play Spanish Dave at centre half.