Ahead of Kompany or Otamendi? I know Kompany is not playing at the moment but he's training so any thoughts of strengthening the defence are surely dead for the moment
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John Stones
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avoidconfusion
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Ahead of Kompany or Otamendi? I know Kompany is not playing at the moment but he's training so any thoughts of strengthening the defence are surely dead for the moment
Disagree. Kompany, in my opinion, will not recover from this re-occurring calf problem. I doubt he will feature a lot this season anymore.
No, let's give Jason a proper shot before resorting to splashing the cash.
Then if he isn't the player we thought he can be and Stones ends up at Chelsea, United or Barcelona we will regret not making the move while we have the chance.
Denayer still hasn't performed well at centreback in a proper league; in an ideal world he gets a proper loan next season and can come back in a few years and partner Stones for the next decade.
Disagree. Kompany, in my opinion, will not recover from this re-occurring calf problem. I doubt he will feature a lot this season anymore.
We might have to treat Kompany like Spurs did with Ledley King; wrap him in cotton wool and use him in 15-20 key games a season.
I watched the World Cup 1966 Final last night and Sky Sports and I could see similarities between Bobby Moore and John Stones. Obviously Stones isn't at that level yet, but his calmness and elegance on the ball is there. I also thought it was interesting that Moore, aswell as Pique, played as the left CB. Does the left CB role suit a right footed CB who wants to come out with the ball? Stones currently plays as right CB, just an observation.
I still think Stones needs to work on his defensive ability and I'm not sure Martinez is the manager to help him with that. If Stones came here, under Guardiola's management he could blossom and grow to the next level. Stones has got all the tools to become a world class centre back, just needs more experience and better coaching for his defensive ability.
I still think Stones needs to work on his defensive ability and I'm not sure Martinez is the manager to help him with that. If Stones came here, under Guardiola's management he could blossom and grow to the next level. Stones has got all the tools to become a world class centre back, just needs more experience and better coaching for his defensive ability.
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Most overrated kid I have ever seen. Constantly getting turned inside out hope we stay well clear. We do need a CB though as we just have to imagine Kompany doesn't play for us anymore and if he's fit then that's a bonus.
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Then if he isn't the player we thought he can be and Stones ends up at Chelsea, United or Barcelona we will regret not making the move while we have the chance.
Denayer still hasn't performed well at centreback in a proper league; in an ideal world he gets a proper loan next season and can come back in a few years and partner Stones for the next decade.
We might have to treat Kompany like Spurs did with Ledley King; wrap him in cotton wool and use him in 15-20 key games a season.
So he can be fit for the Euros with Belguim ?
keemcfc
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Exactly what I've been thinking for a while now... I'd be tempted to give him this season off to try and get back to full fitness for next season, although obviously if he feels ready when we're playing any crunch matches later in the season then play him. Then see what he's like next season, if his injury breaks are similar I'd say it would be time to tone down his training and play him in key games only, as you say, ala King.Then if he isn't the player we thought he can be and Stones ends up at Chelsea, United or Barcelona we will regret not making the move while we have the chance.
Denayer still hasn't performed well at centreback in a proper league; in an ideal world he gets a proper loan next season and can come back in a few years and partner Stones for the next decade.
We might have to treat Kompany like Spurs did with Ledley King; wrap him in cotton wool and use him in 15-20 key games a season.
shackattack
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Stones is a good player, no doubting that but he is only 21 and still learning the game. has good composure and is skilful but his defending in the box and composure when crosses fly in leaves a lot to be desired.he gets drawn out of position too much when strikers drop deep, and gets caught out too frequently by trying to dribble his way out of trouble leading to conceding too many sloppy goals.
baildon blue
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I like the way your talking the lad down .Stones is a good player, no doubting that but he is only 21 and still learning the game. has good composure and is skilful but his defending in the box and composure when crosses fly in leaves a lot to be desired.he gets drawn out of position too much when strikers drop deep, and gets caught out too frequently by trying to dribble his way out of trouble leading to conceding too many sloppy goals.
You don't want him to leave .
I would have him at City now .
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