John Stones

[Steve Coppell’s 33 Days]

Liked the look of this lad tonight esp 1st half.

Shows we can unearth a gem every now and then.

I’d been reading he was broken and on his way out the club after not breaking through.

If he is then his fee just doubled.

 

[Manx Blue]

Liked the look of this lad tonight esp 1st half.

Shows we can unearth a gem every now and then.

I’d been reading he was broken and on his way out the club after not breaking through.

If he is then his fee just doubled.

Looked solid and composed. Tired in second half but then who didn't?

 

[Neville Kneville]

He made a couple of fuckups but was better than our other cbs have been recently.

Well done to him.

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

got caught twice in second half. A better striker could and should have scored both.

 

[SWPISHOME]

Liked the look of this lad tonight esp 1st half.

Shows we can unearth a gem every now and then.

I’d been reading he was broken and on his way out the club after not breaking through.

If he is then his fee just doubled.

We all know what Stones is capable of doing, The first half was a perfect half of football for Stones not under much pressure and being composed on the ball. Second half when we had to weather a storm is when we have to look at Stones defensively. He has lapses in concentration that puts himself under pressure and being caught out, To be fair to him after he had his few iffy moments he came back strong, A John Stones of old could of felt sorry for himself and his away.
It's frustrating to watch him because we all know he can hit his heights but just hasn't managed it yet. Here's hoping he comes out of his shell this season and silences his doubters including me.

 

[RayCTID]

There is a place for Stones if he really wants it.

 

[KnaresboroughBlue]

Was decent today, hope he stays and fights for his place. We could still do with an additional CB though if Garcia and Otamendi are going.

 

[MeatHunterrr]

Stones is always great under no pressure. When he has to do any defending he is exposed + has no pace.

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

Stones is always great under no pressure. When he has to do any defending he is exposed + has no pace.

Sounds like me. I’m 57 though.

 

[Dobsy]

I really, really want him to do well. However, based on tonight I think he still displays the same weaknesses in terms of concentration, pace and positioning, some of which is especially exposed by the high line and to be fair, other players misplacing passes. If we sign Kounde or Koulibaly he'd be 4th choice for me. Did enough tonight to start the long road back but there's a lot to do.