John Stones

[oldius]

He has, at times, been absolutely superb for us. I hope that his injury and personal problems are at an end and that we give him a chance to become the player he has the potential of being. Even Vinnie called him the finest defender he has played with.

 

[mosssideblue]

Regular game time, (on loan?), would probably help him physically and mentally?
We might know if it happens ;-)

Possibly

 

[colesy]

Possibly

I'd be surprised if they loaned him with his contract length, unless there was an agreement to buy.

 

[bluemoon32]

Be so disappointing if Stones leaves. Such a talented player. Maybe some here know where his issues lie, but this lad could be world class footballer, we’ve seen more than glimpses.

He's 26, he needs to grow up and sort himself out

 

[Alcatraz]

Clearly Stones doesn‘t want to go or his agent would be working to get him in another club. Not hearing anything from his agent.
Have a fancy that he will just sit there taking the money... and become a “stick” for the press to beat us with.

 

[penalty spot]

I think he will be hard to sell or loan due to his wages, fitness doubts, and ability.
No offers as yet from those clubs supposedly interested which I think was bullshit .

 

[better dead than red]

Clearly Stones doesn‘t want to go or his agent would be working to get him in another club. Not hearing anything from his agent.
Have a fancy that he will just sit there taking the money... and become a “stick” for the press to beat us with.

Wayne Bridge 2.0

 

[mayo31]

Wayne Bridge 2.0

Very harsh to compare the two.

Stones for the clearance v the dippers deserves to never be mentioned in the same bracket as Bridge

Before his injury v Leicester he was awesome and could come back to something like that level.

 

[razman]

Loaning out a 26 year old? Not for me.

I was always supportive of him... But i

time is really running out... Garcia wanting to leave may have saved him.

Lost place in the England team too

 

[better dead than red]

Very harsh to compare the two.

Stones for the clearance v the dippers deserves to never be mentioned in the same bracket as Bridge

Before his injury v Leicester he was awesome and could come back to something like that level.

I see what you are saying. Not comparing them overall. Merely, the possibility of him not wanting to leave and just being happy to sit and collect a cheque.