John Stones

[technojoe]

John Stones definitely sounds like someone from Game of Thrones.

You Know nothing.......

 

[SteKelly]

All the talent in the world, strikes me as a bit cocky/complacent in his play - he will learn, lesson 1 was hopefully the derby!

When was he cocky?

 

[Eggs]

Could he become a Labby?

.....potentially a better player, I think, but would be something if he was a similar man.

 

[griffla]

When was he cocky?

 

[hudd101]

.....potentially a better player, I think, but would be something if he was a similar man.

Seriously mate? I've never seen Labone play barring an old tape of the '66 FA cup final. But the stories I've heard say he was a wonderful player - a leader, great tackler and brilliant in the air - a proper 'old fashioned' centre half. Only personal issues, Ramsey's style of selecting based on international merit and reputation and the great Bobby Moore prevented him from picking up more England caps.

 

[quasi modo]

Classy player, who I think will only get better with age, and will hopefully be a player for us for years to come.

 

[Christiffa25]

Classy player, who I think will only get better with age, and will hopefully be a player for us for years to come.

Yep thanks davie boy!

 

[Eggs]

Seriously mate? I've never seen Labone play barring an old tape of the '66 FA cup final. But the stories I've heard say he was a wonderful player - a leader, great tackler and brilliant in the air - a proper 'old fashioned' centre half. Only personal issues, Ramsey's style of selecting based on international merit and reputation and the great Bobby Moore prevented him from picking up more England caps.

.....I was fortunate enough to see Labby lots and he was a wonderful player. The point I'm making is linked to your 'old fashioned Centre-Half' comment. Unlike other defenders of his era, Labone was not only very good, he also played the game in a wonderful spirit. I underline the word 'potentially' in my assessment of Stones. I think he can be better because he has that Beckenbaur-type quality in his game. He can make what Labone did look very simple, plus he has the quality to bring the ball out and switch seamlessly to a midfielder. Please don't think I'm undermining Labone, its just that this kid could be better.

 

[Christiffa25]

Looking at England snr's center back options these days surely it won't be long till he's getting a call from RoyRoy

 

[Dithering Dougie]

Looking at England snr's center back options these days surely it won't be long till he's getting a call from RoyRoy

The lads barely played half a dozen top flight games, lets not be silly ha.

 

[SteKelly]

The lads barely played half a dozen top flight games, lets not be silly ha.

I'd have him over Smalling anyday.

 

[Dithering Dougie]

I'd have him over Smalling anyday.

Smalling looked like a world beater in his first 20 games, that's why Utd payed £10m for him.

Lets just let the lad develop at his own rate without throwing daft statements around.

 

[SteKelly]

Smalling looked like a world beater in his first 20 games, that's why Utd payed £10m for him.

Lets just let the lad develop at his own rate without throwing daft statements around.

Your head has officially gone. You rate smalling.

 

[Ryan Baker]

Your head has officially gone. You rate smalling.

tbf tho he was looking promising….

 

[SteKelly]

tbf tho he was looking promising….

He is crap now mate. Always will be crap now.