John Stones

[Furey1878]

Valuations were a lot different then though, it's easy to forget. Clubs only started spending 50-80 million on players in recent years. It's stupid money now.

Even at the time though, we could have held out for up to 40 mil.

The record transfer fee stayed 47 mil (Zidanne to Madrid) from 2001 until 2009.

At 18, Rooney was good enough for any team in world football.

 

[Prevenger17]

At 18, Rooney was good enough for any team in world football.

Think that's a bit misty eyed. 30 million was incredible at the time as far as I can remember. Which isn't much. We weren't getting Zidane fees for an 18 year old.

 

[Prevenger17]

Bright opening to this game Jim. Batsmen looking to get some runs on the board on a testing pitch.

Oh?


Yeah, well Stones is probably off in a few months anyway. Garbutt has no doubt been whispering sweet poisons in his ear.

 

[chicoazul]

I've seen the bowler before Jim and he's a skilled operator, particularly if he can generate some reverse swing. This could be quite the battle.

 

[chicoazul]

Oh?


Yeah, well Stones is probably off in a few months anyway. Garbutt has no doubt been whispering sweet poisons in his ear.

He seems to be settling into this game and is opening up with the bat. Some may say foolishly against this bowler but he's certainly set his stall out here Jim and it's good to watch.

 

[Prevenger17]

I don't know, Stones is decent, but I'd snap the hand off anyone who offered us 17 million. With that we could get an experienced operator like Dann and have a look at backup for Rom.

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

I don't know, Stones is decent, but I'd snap the hand off anyone who offered us 17 million. With that we could get an experienced operator like Dann and have a look at backup for Rom.

*bites knuckle to prevent rising to bait

 

[blue4eva77]

Future Everton and England captain.

One out of two isn't bad I guess...

 

[marty mcfly]

Valuations were a lot different then though, it's easy to forget. Clubs only started spending 50-80 million on players in recent years. It's stupid money now.

He was 18. We should have got another 2 or 3 years from him.

I know what your saying but thought we where robbed at the time and still do.

 

[blue4eva77]

40million?

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

Don't want him to go but if...

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

 

[obc]

He'll sign a new contract this summer, spend two years leaning Spanish and setting the foundations of his retirement to Spain for 10 years so his move abroad is a smooth one without anything disrupting his form.

Maybe thats why we might land Gerry D so cheap. He's going to augment his income teaching Stones Catalan Spanish.

 

[Zatara]

If Stones adds a little more consistency to his game (though hes probably bricking it with howard behind him) then who in the league would be classed better than him?

 

[Rupert's Tower]

If Stones adds a little more consistency to his game (though hes probably bricking it with howard behind him) then who in the league would be classed better than him?

Phil Jones and Chris Smalling according to Roy Hodgson