John Stones

[Roztitute]

Looking like he's gunna be a gem, early days, but huge potential. I suppose we gotta give credit to Moyes for unearthing another good player at low cost. We done? Okay, STUCK WITH MOYES...

 

[bobafro]

Yeah, very impressive especially with those points you've mentioned.

The bit I bolded, I laughed when I first heard this suggestion but when I saw him play I thought "That's a bloody centre back?", his touch and passing were excellent. I'm very impressed with the both of them.

Ya mate, I was the same! Thought he was superb.

 

[bluebud]

Looks set for another start with Alcaraz on Saturday V Norwich, another chance to show his quality.

Roberto Martinez has admitted he is likely to be without defensive duo Phil Jagielka and Sylvain Distin for up to another fortnight.
"Sylvain and Phil Jagielka both have got probably a period of between seven and 10 days, but I would say two weeks is the most realistic time.

"But they are players who recover really, really well from these sorts of soft tissue injuries. They are not major problems."

 

[Housequake]

Give him the no.5 when Heitinga f*cks off.

 

[Baines' left foot]

Give him the no.5 when Heitinga f*cks off.

This. He deserves more than Rodwell's old number FFS.

 

[bainesontoast]

Hypothetically speaking, lets say one of Distin or Jags doesn't recover in time for the derby. Would you feel more secure seeing this lid start or Alcaraz?

 

[emb]

Hypothetically speaking, lets say one of Distin or Jags doesn't recover in time for the derby. Would you feel more secure seeing this lid start or Alcaraz?

Heart says Stones, head says Alcaraz.

 

[Furey1878]

Heart says Stones, head says Alcaraz.

Yep. Pretty much the same for me.

Although imagine the scenes if Stones were to play and head in off a corner or something.

 

[Big Fat Sam]

So good to have seen Stones and Alcaraz just slot into the defence comfortably. Have absolutely no qualms with either of them coming into the team when Disty/Jags are injured or out. I think Distin will be phased out next season, and would love to see Stones take his place if he continues to impress. Alcaraz, if he stays fit, could turn out to be an inspired signing after all.

 

[Wigan Blue]

Really impressed with the lad. Has it all pace, height, awareness and ball playing skills could be our best defender since ratcliffe

Agree looks to be a Quality signing who will only get better and better with time.

 

[Smiggs]

id drop Distin for the Derby he always gets nervous with them since Wembley

 

[BlueOggster]

Proud of 19 yr old John Stones tonight, holding Bryan's hand, when most would walk away, credit to the club!

 

[Big Fat Sam]

He's ace is Stonesy. Future captain!

 

[Walken]

think Kev stayed by him as well

 

[Muggins]

Proud of 19 yr old John Stones tonight, holding Bryan's hand, when most would walk away, credit to the club!

^^^ this.

Great post mate, my mrs just showed me a picture of Stones there for Oviedo when he was in agony.

Well played Stonesy lad. You had a great game tonight. Looked solid and confident. And looking after your fellow team mates just shows what a class act you are.