John Stones

[SalfordGrimble]

I think Stones has already agreed to join, just a case of negotiating a fee with Everton. Can see him becoming a world class CB under Pep

 

[Dax777]

2 class footballers, 2 "meh" defenders.

Defending is easier when you are a class footballer.

 

[Dax777]

Boateng isn't anything special defensively. Laporte was just as average as Stones last season but I rate both highly still, we could potentially be set at CB for 8-9 years

Who are the special defensive players from last season? And I mean from a defensive standpoint.

 

[FJRMCFC]

Who are the special defensive players from last season? And I mean from a defensive standpoint.

Not many in football these days but Alderweireld, Godin, Pepe, Pique, Morgan..

 

[Dax777]

Not many in football these days but Alderweireld, Godin, Pepe, Pique, Morgan..

Wes? He is not even Average. The others are good. Godin, and Thiago Silva were probably the 2 best ones last season. Add Pique and that pretty much rounds up the 3 complete CBs from laat season. Alderwierld, Virgil and Kolcieny from the prem were Strong. So was Pepe, Ramos and Howedes. But outside of the everyone else seem to come with strengths and weaknesses.

This is why I always ask the question, who people rate. There simply aren't many shutdown dominant complete CBs. Not now, nor ever.

In the absence of having a once in a bluemoon player, you are better of with footballers over bruths.

So, Bonucci, Varane, Laporte, Sule, Stones over Chiellini, Pepe, Zouma, Mangala, Rudiger for me.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Read this hread and in 6 months time you will know why stones will be getting slated. People have already made up their minds. It happened with nasri. It happened with raheem. It's now gonna happen wih stones. Be patient

 

[salfordbluetrue]

stones has had a poor season but will get better how much is debatable but we will always be able to buy better for 40 million the only question is who is better ottamendi or stones

 

[Bill]

Stones is the nearest thing to Hansen I've seen. A majestic footballer.

 

[ADegenerate]

Good god. Please sign this guy so we can end this thread. For what it's worth I can't wait until next summer when we splash 40m again. Smh

 

[BigBluey]

It all depends on how a team sets up defensively and whether the personnel fit that system or not. Some of the above listed defenders would struggle in our set up last season.

If Pep wants Stones who am I to argue.
One thing Stones has is ability on the ball and welcomes possession unlike some players.

Pep will iron out any issues or bad habits he may have in his game. I personally hope he signs