big bobs beard
Player Valuation: £8m
Agree ! Went to school with him and whilst he was a red, have followed his career and he is a decent journo - and defo gives Everton a fair report usually unlike most RS media types
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Agree ! Went to school with him and whilst he was a red, have followed his career and he is a decent journo - and defo gives Everton a fair report usually unlike most RS media types
Walsall Blue
Player Valuation: £6m
2mths and still waiting for someone to put a bid in for Tim.ffs.
royalblue66
Player Valuation: £70m
I noticed at the end of the match. John waved to someone in the main stand,
The fella behind me said "that's him gone then" FFS.
The fella behind me said "that's him gone then" FFS.
Four lines and every one of them beginning with "I".
Did your English teacher teach you nothing
Milk
Udderly delicious
Four lines and every one of them beginning with "I".
Did your English teacher teach you nothing
That there is no "I" in team ... (but there is a "me" though)
Seamus Colemole
Previously deathbyropeandglass
Four lines and every one of them beginning with "I".
Did your English teacher teach you nothing
His post sounds like a Steven gerrard interview.
And thats not the only similarity.
True, but I feel that it is implied that Stones is the cash cow in question.
No one does the internet quite like us blues
There are no quotes mate, no. A headline designed to wind up, like most of them these days.
I do see what you mean, it just smelled a bit odd (like me) and cynical to publish an article about Everton player sales at this time, what with all the media efforts to pack Stones off to London. Irritated me a little, not that I think they can influence anything.
See, this is why I don't buy papers anymore. Click bait and that.
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BoysInBlue
Player Valuation: £50m
Or maybe he should shine a spotlight on the situation in what he feels is a balanced manner, in multiple articles, as he's currently doing. Just because you don't agree with his conclusions doesn't mean he shouldn't write stuff.
People cried for coverage of the situation. Now they're getting coverage, and because it isn't entirely 'anti-Kenwright, get these people out, let's have a revolution' pieces, it's all 'this is bad, he should pipe down'.
BoysInBlue
Player Valuation: £50m
Agree with your sentiments. Don't even think they'd sell him in January either.
Coffee and TV
Player Valuation: £25m
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/premierleague/article4537224.ece
John Stones may seek to force move
Last updated at 12:01AM, August 25 2015
John Stones is weighing up whether to submit a formal transfer request as he looks to persuade Everton to relent over a potential move to Chelsea.
The England defender informed Roberto Martínez, the Everton manager, last week that he wishes to join Chelsea if possible, but the Merseyside club have maintained a firm stance that he is not for sale. Stones is now contemplating whether to go a step further by officially requesting a transfer, even though Martínez has stated publicly that such a move would make no difference.
Chelsea have had three bids for Stones rejected since mid-July, the latest of them for £30 million last week. The London club have begun to look at alternatives in case Everton refuse to back down, but a fourth bid is expected regardless of whether Stones officially requests a move.
Everton remain vehemently opposed to selling Stones. Jon Woods, the director, was filmed during the 2-0 defeat by Manchester City on Sunday telling a supporter at Goodison Park that neither he nor Bill Kenwright, the chairman, would sell the player. That stance was reinforced last night by another figure at Everton, who said that they are “truly determined” to keep Stones.
The situation is a difficult one for Stones, for whom a move to Chelsea — with a view to competing for a first-team place immediately and to forging a long-term central-defensive partnership with Kurt Zouma — holds an obvious appeal. It has always been Stones’s intention not to force the issue, out of respect for Martínez and the club, but that principle is being tested now that Everton seem fiercely committed to blocking the move. Leighton Baines went through a similar dilemma two seasons ago, amid interest from Manchester United, and ultimately decided not to ask for a transfer.
Jamie Carragher, the former Liverpool and England defender, said on TalkSPORT last night that Stones should stay at Everton. “Every player should want to play at the highest level and win trophies, play in the Champions League and play for his country,” Carragher said. “That’s the aim of every player. It’s just [a question of] what is the right time for the player to go — and I think the right thing for John Stones would be to play for another couple of years at Everton.
“He’s playing really well, but you have ups and downs as a young player, especially as a defender, where you can make a couple of mistakes, give away a penalty, and your confidence goes. That’s part of being a defender and learning your trade. I think it would be better for him to know he’s almost guaranteed to play week in, week out for Everton, go through those times with Everton, and then when he eventually gets his move to a top English club, as he will do, he’ll be going there a bit more experienced, a better player, and a bit more mature in his game.”
If Stones does move, then Barnsley, his former club, will be entitled to a significant cut — believed to be 15 per cent — of any transfer fee under the terms of the deal they agreed when selling him to Everton in January 2013. Although a fee of £3 million has been widely quoted in the original transfer, Barnsley only received an initial fee of £1.25 million, with additional payments contingent on his success at Goodison Park and any future sale.
Tom Cleverley, the Everton midfield player, likened Stones yesterday to Rio Ferdinand, the former Manchester United and England defender. “He is just a Rolls-Royce at the back really,” Cleverley said. “He’s so calm and composed and first and foremost he’s a great defender. He does all the basics right. He’s a very, very talented player. If you had to liken him someone, he’s probably like Rio — very quick, calm on the ball and you trust him.”
John Stones may seek to force move
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Everton are adamant that Stones is not for sale despite the player’s hankering for a Chelsea move Nigel French/PA
Last updated at 12:01AM, August 25 2015
John Stones is weighing up whether to submit a formal transfer request as he looks to persuade Everton to relent over a potential move to Chelsea.
The England defender informed Roberto Martínez, the Everton manager, last week that he wishes to join Chelsea if possible, but the Merseyside club have maintained a firm stance that he is not for sale. Stones is now contemplating whether to go a step further by officially requesting a transfer, even though Martínez has stated publicly that such a move would make no difference.
Chelsea have had three bids for Stones rejected since mid-July, the latest of them for £30 million last week. The London club have begun to look at alternatives in case Everton refuse to back down, but a fourth bid is expected regardless of whether Stones officially requests a move.
Everton remain vehemently opposed to selling Stones. Jon Woods, the director, was filmed during the 2-0 defeat by Manchester City on Sunday telling a supporter at Goodison Park that neither he nor Bill Kenwright, the chairman, would sell the player. That stance was reinforced last night by another figure at Everton, who said that they are “truly determined” to keep Stones.
The situation is a difficult one for Stones, for whom a move to Chelsea — with a view to competing for a first-team place immediately and to forging a long-term central-defensive partnership with Kurt Zouma — holds an obvious appeal. It has always been Stones’s intention not to force the issue, out of respect for Martínez and the club, but that principle is being tested now that Everton seem fiercely committed to blocking the move. Leighton Baines went through a similar dilemma two seasons ago, amid interest from Manchester United, and ultimately decided not to ask for a transfer.
Jamie Carragher, the former Liverpool and England defender, said on TalkSPORT last night that Stones should stay at Everton. “Every player should want to play at the highest level and win trophies, play in the Champions League and play for his country,” Carragher said. “That’s the aim of every player. It’s just [a question of] what is the right time for the player to go — and I think the right thing for John Stones would be to play for another couple of years at Everton.
“He’s playing really well, but you have ups and downs as a young player, especially as a defender, where you can make a couple of mistakes, give away a penalty, and your confidence goes. That’s part of being a defender and learning your trade. I think it would be better for him to know he’s almost guaranteed to play week in, week out for Everton, go through those times with Everton, and then when he eventually gets his move to a top English club, as he will do, he’ll be going there a bit more experienced, a better player, and a bit more mature in his game.”
If Stones does move, then Barnsley, his former club, will be entitled to a significant cut — believed to be 15 per cent — of any transfer fee under the terms of the deal they agreed when selling him to Everton in January 2013. Although a fee of £3 million has been widely quoted in the original transfer, Barnsley only received an initial fee of £1.25 million, with additional payments contingent on his success at Goodison Park and any future sale.
Tom Cleverley, the Everton midfield player, likened Stones yesterday to Rio Ferdinand, the former Manchester United and England defender. “He is just a Rolls-Royce at the back really,” Cleverley said. “He’s so calm and composed and first and foremost he’s a great defender. He does all the basics right. He’s a very, very talented player. If you had to liken him someone, he’s probably like Rio — very quick, calm on the ball and you trust him.”
John Stones is to be applauded. He is a £40 million player, the champions are after you, champions league football awaits, the centre half on the team you are wanted by implodes and the team you are currently with can't seem to buy anyone and you keep your head down and play on. He is a good one. Keep him.
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