John Stones

[flb]

I think you're going to be in for a nasty surprise next season if you think pep's going to be able to play the same style of football he's been successful with previously. The premier league is the most competitive league for a reason, and it's not because all the teams want to play pretty football.

Its always been the most competitive league , and we have won the league twice playing football by dominating possesion, he wont change his style of play because its the PL.

 

[Father Paul]

Real Madrid were after Kolarov before we sign him.

He may have got on well in Spain

 

[Father Paul]

I would take mangala against an Andy Carroll, Costa type of forward all day over stones.
Mangala is a defender stones is a football player

Which is why Mangala might still be around for the next few years even if most seem to think he is toast. Also I expect us to play 3 at the back at least part of the time so our CD's will have plenty of work.

 

[prof-taf]

Its always been the most competitive league , and we have won the league twice playing football by dominating possesion, he wont change his style of play because its the PL.

Let's see, but sweeper keeper etc I'd be surprised

 

[Leto]

Let's see, but sweeper keeper etc I'd be surprised

I think Hart is great but the thought of him as a sweeper keeper should come with a trigger warning.

 

[JosMCFC]

Heard anything on this @Ric any movement nolito is been wrapped up pretty quick since the exit from the euros I'm guessing this will be the same..

 

[MeatHunterrr]

Heard anything on this @Ric any movement nolito is been wrapped up pretty quick since the exit from the euros I'm guessing this will be the same..

I think why Nolito is done this quickly is because there was not any negotiations with Celta Vigo, just triggering clause. Negotiating a fee with Everton.... could take a while

 

[Dax777]

No,Stones is better in every department IMO,positionally,defensively,technically and physically - he also has a bigger heart,something that was lacking in Nastasic.

Yish! Where were you when I had to defend Stones against the anti-Stones Brigade. ( just had to use that phrase :p) Anyway. I agree wholeheartedly with the above.

 

[Dax777]

I would take mangala against an Andy Carroll, Costa type of forward all day over stones.
Mangala is a defender stones is a football player

For this reason, ID take Stones over Mangala in against any opponent. Footballer first, every time. Thank God we have Pep, I think he shares that view too. :)

 

[Ric]

Heard anything on this @Ric any movement nolito is been wrapped up pretty quick since the exit from the euros I'm guessing this will be the same..

I think it will happen, but wouldn't like to say when. Think it's just a case of agreeing a fee with Everton.