John Stones transfer saga

[ultra]

Boss song. One of our best for years.

True, but can we insert the word "only" after "Chelsea" so that it scans properly? Top song

 

[davek]

They could do with some central midfield protection, Barry is too slow now for professional football, but if he heads the ball once in a game that's seen as intelligent play that vindicates his selection. McCarthy needs to up his game but thinks he's being dragged down playing next to Barry.

McCarthy needs to up his game and stamp himself on 90 minutes of footy like we know he can.

I dont buy that the CD pair have poor cover though. They're just not a pairing and we'll suffer because of it. No blend or balance.

 

[Seamus Colemole]

Disgraceful agenda against our captain and top prospect by the usual suspects.

They made their mind up early they didn't like them so are doing everything they can to force them out the team with their dispicable internet campaign.

Some of us aren't so quick to turn on our players and will support them.

 

[Furey1878]

The sad thing is, money can and almost certainly will buy Chelsea Stones.

But still an ace song and I'm confident we'll keep hold for this season at least.

 

[davek]

lol Seriously?

Jags marshaled Lescott for years, same as he covers for Stones now. He might not be the most vocal team captain but he generally does a fine job of marshalling his central defensive partner.

Nonsense. Lescott was a bigger presence in defence than invisible man Jagielka. Distin was also the most obvious presence in that pairing too.

Now we have a poor situation: two CBs who cant stamp their authority on a defence. And doesn't it just tell?

 

[royalblue66]

I was referring to Mourinho

Oh, well I still think John Stones could do better, PSG would seem a good move for £40/50m,and it would give Mourinho a bloody nose as well.

 

[Foot Long Hot Dog]

Nonsense. Lescott was a bigger presence in defence than invisible man Jagielka. Distin was also the most obvious presence in that pairing too.

Now we have a poor situation: two CBs who cant stamp their authority on a defence. And doesn't it just tell?

Lescott was covered by Jags every week ffs. He'd go and attack the ball and Jags would read the situation and cover when he made an error. If you couldn't appreciate that, then you really shouldn't be commenting on the game ffs.

 

[terraloon]

34 m was the agreed trigger point
However what changed was the Chelsea attitude towards Everton which infuriated Martinez hence deal off and an unhappy Jose. Stones wil 100% not be sold in this window.

Not quite the story I am hearing in that 34 million yes but how the offer can about and what happened in terms of How it was rejected

It was, I was told, to be a staged managed thing the trouble was not everyone was on the same page

The announcement of the latest England squad will be very revealing as will the team that plays the game against San Marino. If Stones isn't in the squad then their will be a few nervous money men

 

[davek]

Lescott was covered by Jags every week ffs. He'd go and attack the ball and Jags would read the situation and cover when he made an error. If you couldn't appreciate that, then you really shouldn't be commenting on the game ffs.

Lescott was the dominant player (in both boxes) for Everton. Good job too. We all know how Jagielka goes missing for crosses.

 

[Coffee and TV]

.......I wonder if anybody is thinking about offering him a new, vastly improved deal. I suggested this towards the end of last season. He might just sign it.

Someone asked Martinez about that in his press conference the other day, can't remember his exact answer but it gave the impression that he would let the dust settle on this whole thing then look at the situation once the windows closed.

 

[terraloon]

To be fair, Chelsea started with a low bid and haven't gone over 30 million.

This is what I find strange . Do people really expect a club, whoever they are to make their maximum bid first?

 

[Tigger]

Lescott was the dominant player (in both boxes) for Everton. Good job too. We all know how Jagielka goes missing for crosses.

Suppose that's why Lescott has gone on to be an England regular. . .

 

[Milkman]

Lescott was the dominant player (in both boxes) for Everton. Good job too. We all know how Jagielka goes missing for crosses.

You're incredibly frustrating. Jagielka has his flaws (and played poorly yesterday), but he's consistently been one of our better players for almost a decade now.

 

[blueblue]

Nonsense. Lescott was a bigger presence in defence than invisible man Jagielka. Distin was also the most obvious presence in that pairing too.

Now we have a poor situation: two CBs who cant stamp their authority on a defence. And doesn't it just tell?

Dave, that is nonsense and you know it.

Lescott was at the peak of his game while he played at Everton and Jagielka, that is what got him his huge move to City.
He really wasn't a success at City and now at 31 years of age has been sold for 1m to WBA.
Jagielka is a current English international and captain of Everton.

Would you swop either Jagielka or Stones for Lescot ?, I doubt many would.

 

[maccavennie]

Dave, that is nonsense and you know it.

Lescott was at the peak of his game while he played at Everton and Jagielka, that is what got him his huge move to City.
He really wasn't a success at City and now at 31 years of age has been sold for 1m to WBA.
Jagielka is a current English international and captain of Everton.

Would you swop either Jagielka or Stones for Lescot ?, I doubt many would.

I never knew Lescott was that young, I thought he was 33-34. Bloody hell he's had a rapid decline quite quickly then hasn't he.