I think, sadly, you are spot on.I think he may be gone in the summer sadly.
His performances wont be going unnoticed plus everyone knows what i financial mess were in.
The kid is class and he will be playing CL football within 18 months (obviously not with us)
Man City will come calling very soon.
As a defender Branthwaite is better, I also like that Branthwaite will clear it/ play a long ball when he has to, Stones often kept passing short even in his own 6 yard boxBest defender I've seen since Stones, this kids got it all.
The caveat with a young Stones was that he was a 'skilful' defender who would learn the rest of a defender's job as he matured.Best defender I've seen since Stones, this kids got it all.
The caveat with a young Stones was that he was a 'skilful' defender who would learn the rest of a defender's job as he matured.
Branthwaite has no caveat.
and strong - he's got the lot.….and he’s rapid.
….and he’s rapid.
And taller than stones !and strong - he's got the lot.
What a defender
Big comparison but seems a little bit Van Dyke ish (pre-the Pickford coming together) in that he’s massive and rapid and composed on the ball. What I particularly like is that his clearances are very rarely aimless. Even when he is competing for the ball he is looking to knock it to a blue shirt or into a good space for a blue shirt to challenge for it. Sign of a class centre back and makes a massive difference in terms of ball retention.Not a single foot wrong all game by the looks of it
What a defender