Our defenders need be able to receive the ball under pressure, having adjusted their body shape as the ball is travelling to them whilst having accessed the onward pass such that it can be played at very least on the 2nd touch but preferably the 1st. Why? ...because all success in sport is based upon accessing space at speed and our defenders need to be able to maintain our speed of passing and not leave us vulnerable to a press. Unfortunately for John Stones he never looks comfortable on the ball and seldom plays 1st time due to poor body shape and situational awareness. His lack of awareness can be best summed up by watching his performance in the Carabou Cup Final v Villa when his falling over his own feet resulted in a side normally incapable of mustering a shot managing to score a goal.
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Using Garcia is one of the worst managerial decisions we've seen for many years & if it was anyone other than Pep, nobody would be papering over just how shit it has been.
Stones is better & it's not even close.
Decent chance Garcia will finish Pep's City career if he plays regularly & maybe Laporte's too.
Can’t believe what I’m reading. We’re obviously not watching the same sport. Did you even read my last post? How can you not see the signs? They’re right there. And I should think anyone on this forum would be a better manager than Guardiola?
Garcia is a far more intelligent defender than Stones. That’s why Pep played him instead of Stones everytime he could.
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John Stones has bigger balls than every one on this forum. IF he can stay fit there’s going to be a lot of people made to look silly. Top class player. Thankfully Pepy agrees !
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Doesn’t seem to going off team selection post restart.John Stones has bigger balls than every one on this forum. IF he can stay fit there’s going to be a lot of people made to look silly. Top class player. Thankfully Pepy agrees !
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In what universe?
Garcia is a product of world famous talentpool La Masia academy. He’s a high quality defender for his age and he will only get better.
Garcia almost instantly made an impact when he started getting games in the league and played alongside Laporte. He barely made any mistakes and he was excellent against Liverpool. A really good centreback and levels above a John Stones who should be nearing his prime.
It might not be fun to hear because Garcia wants out and Stones wants to stay and fight for his place, but it’s the truth. The club was so disappointed to hear about him not wanting to extend. He would have been an amazing fourth choice.
My previous post wished him all the best if you check it. Lots come out of La Masia and have never made it. No issues about him leaving at all, I just don’t think he will ever be a premiership centre back. Stones is an excellent player, just think personal life has got in the way too much. Much more suited to the premier league. I will have you a bet for charity, that if Garcia goes to Barcelona he will never make it there. Another Diaz in the offing.
John Stones has bigger balls than every one on this forum. IF he can stay fit there’s going to be a lot of people made to look silly. Top class player. Thankfully Pepy agrees !
He don’t.
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Yes he does. I am in no way an ITK but I do know someone close to him that has told me Pep has assured him of his place in the squad next season and given him assurances he won’t be sold.
Yes he does. I am in no way an ITK but I do know someone close to him that has told me Pep has assured him of his place in the squad next season and given him assurances he won’t be sold.
If it’s true then it’s because they’re having to offload Garcia back to Barcelona. Shame if it’s true.
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Difference being Messi's on and off pitch performance would actually increase the cash flow. Stones doesn't contribute on or off the pitch. I don't get how anyone could possibly make that comparison!If we had room for Messi then I highly doubt John will put us in the red.
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Can’t believe what I’m reading. We’re obviously not watching the same sport. Did you even read my last post? How can you not see the signs? They’re right there. And I should think anyone on this forum would be a better manager than Guardiola?
Garcia is a far more intelligent defender than Stones. That’s why Pep played him instead of Stones everytime he could.
Ahh the old 'don't dare question Pep' routine, yet again
If it wasn't for Garcia's suitors, Barca, Pep would have the award for 'Shittiest defensive performance in the Champions League'.
I would remind you, that it was Pep, not me, who brought in John Stones, for all the reasons he's now been dropped, for Garcia, including his 'intelligence' & ability on the ball.
And exactly where is this 'intelligence' ?
Garcia was singled out on tv as 'amateurish' in his last game but because Pep picked him, some are going round in circles, trying to excuse it.
If Stones had turned in the exact performances as Garcia, in each game, people would be crucifying him & using it as an example of why he's finished at City.
He is ruining Laporte's game too.
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