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Unreal. Will take the best of Terry, the best of Ferdinand and make them both look ordinary
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Toffeelover
Player Valuation: £80m
All this talk though of dropping to make for Jags does not help, surely better to link Jags with Stones and put Distin on the bench, thoughts anyone.
TheFinnFan
Finners
Wenger wants him.
Toffeelover
Player Valuation: £80m
You know what Wenger can do!!
Nice write up in sky sports analysis
http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/287623/analysis
The best defenders do not tackle. It is not a new debate in football but it is one of which John Stones is a perfect example.
At only 19 years old, the Everton and England Under 21 youngster still has a long way to go before he has truly proven himself, however, there is also no doubt he looks a class act. When watching the former Barnsley player, it is impossible to ignore the hugely flattering comparisons in style which have already been drawn to Barcelona and Spain centre-back Gerard Pique.
Stones will face much tougher tasks than Saturday’s 1-0 victory at the Premier League’s bottom club, Sunderland, and, as was the case against Arsenal last weekend, he is still guilty of the occasional lapses in concentration which would be expected of a player of his age. But he still looked one of the best players on the field at the Stadium of Light.
Amid all the praise of Ross Barkley, Gerard Deulofeu or Steven Naismith over recent weeks, Stones’ development has also been a recurring theme and, prior to the defeat of Sunderland, it was no coincidence the teenager had helped his club to six successive successes in the Premier League after coming in for the injured Phil Jagielka.
Martinez tried to sign the defender in 2013 from Barnsley when in charge of Wigan Athletic only to be beaten to the deal by Everton. It is therefore a quirk of fate that they are now together at Goodison Park and Martinez is perhaps a perfect manager for nurturing in terms of philosophy.
Stones’ strengths are simple to identify; he reads the game remarkably well for a teenager, possesses superb passing ability and is capable of a very useful turn of pace. All of that together promises a brilliant, modern centre-back in the making.
This was evident against Sunderland. Stones does not wildly commit to challenges and instead studies the play to make well-timed blocks and interceptions. It was not until the late stages of the second half when Stones made his one and only tackle versus Sunderland; remember the best defenders do not tackle.
To further underline how Stones reads the game before needing to commit to a tackle, he made nine clearances and five blocks; both of which were totals more than any other player on the field. Two of those clearances also demonstrated his maturity. In the first half, he was back on the goalline to stop the danger after Fabio Borini had rounded Tim Howard and, in the second half, he again helped out his goalkeeper by sliding in to remove the ball after his team-mate had only half stopped a shot.
This pace is a factor why Stones has previously played as a full-back. That versatility is another of his attributes and his understanding of the full-back position explains why, versus Sunderland, he was also so efficient at covering the space behind Seamus Coleman whenever the right-back went forward. Newspaper speculation suggests Arsenal are considering a summer move for Stones and it is his pace which is another reason why he is an appealing prospect. At Sunderland, his speed over the ground was fully visible when regularly proving too quick for opposing striker Connor Wickham.
Before kick-off on Wearside, Stones was already Everton’s most successful passer this season in their current Premier League squad with an accuracy average of 90.2 per cent. Admittedly this was from a sample size of fewer games (16) than some of his team-mates but there is no questioning his elegance.
Unlike many centre-backs, Stones’ passes are not simple, square balls and instead tend to be expansive, forward manoeuvres designed to transfer defence from attack. These passes are also more often than not towards Leighton Baines on Everton’s left flank and help move the team forward (see above).
Stones is extraordinarily comfortable with the ball at his feet for a player of such a young age. Against Sunderland, he only lost possession on five occasions. In the first half, his passing success stood at a tremendously impressive 94.7% before dropping to a still excellent 82.1% at the final whistle.
Playing alongside and in front of players of almost double his age, 36-year-old Sylvain Distin and 35-year-old Howard, will also only further help Stones’ development. Combine this with Martinez’s nurturing and the possibility of Champions League football next season and it all suggests Everton and England could have a major player.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/287623/analysis
The best defenders do not tackle. It is not a new debate in football but it is one of which John Stones is a perfect example.
At only 19 years old, the Everton and England Under 21 youngster still has a long way to go before he has truly proven himself, however, there is also no doubt he looks a class act. When watching the former Barnsley player, it is impossible to ignore the hugely flattering comparisons in style which have already been drawn to Barcelona and Spain centre-back Gerard Pique.
Stones will face much tougher tasks than Saturday’s 1-0 victory at the Premier League’s bottom club, Sunderland, and, as was the case against Arsenal last weekend, he is still guilty of the occasional lapses in concentration which would be expected of a player of his age. But he still looked one of the best players on the field at the Stadium of Light.
Amid all the praise of Ross Barkley, Gerard Deulofeu or Steven Naismith over recent weeks, Stones’ development has also been a recurring theme and, prior to the defeat of Sunderland, it was no coincidence the teenager had helped his club to six successive successes in the Premier League after coming in for the injured Phil Jagielka.
Martinez tried to sign the defender in 2013 from Barnsley when in charge of Wigan Athletic only to be beaten to the deal by Everton. It is therefore a quirk of fate that they are now together at Goodison Park and Martinez is perhaps a perfect manager for nurturing in terms of philosophy.
Stones’ strengths are simple to identify; he reads the game remarkably well for a teenager, possesses superb passing ability and is capable of a very useful turn of pace. All of that together promises a brilliant, modern centre-back in the making.
This was evident against Sunderland. Stones does not wildly commit to challenges and instead studies the play to make well-timed blocks and interceptions. It was not until the late stages of the second half when Stones made his one and only tackle versus Sunderland; remember the best defenders do not tackle.
To further underline how Stones reads the game before needing to commit to a tackle, he made nine clearances and five blocks; both of which were totals more than any other player on the field. Two of those clearances also demonstrated his maturity. In the first half, he was back on the goalline to stop the danger after Fabio Borini had rounded Tim Howard and, in the second half, he again helped out his goalkeeper by sliding in to remove the ball after his team-mate had only half stopped a shot.
This pace is a factor why Stones has previously played as a full-back. That versatility is another of his attributes and his understanding of the full-back position explains why, versus Sunderland, he was also so efficient at covering the space behind Seamus Coleman whenever the right-back went forward. Newspaper speculation suggests Arsenal are considering a summer move for Stones and it is his pace which is another reason why he is an appealing prospect. At Sunderland, his speed over the ground was fully visible when regularly proving too quick for opposing striker Connor Wickham.
Before kick-off on Wearside, Stones was already Everton’s most successful passer this season in their current Premier League squad with an accuracy average of 90.2 per cent. Admittedly this was from a sample size of fewer games (16) than some of his team-mates but there is no questioning his elegance.
Unlike many centre-backs, Stones’ passes are not simple, square balls and instead tend to be expansive, forward manoeuvres designed to transfer defence from attack. These passes are also more often than not towards Leighton Baines on Everton’s left flank and help move the team forward (see above).
Stones is extraordinarily comfortable with the ball at his feet for a player of such a young age. Against Sunderland, he only lost possession on five occasions. In the first half, his passing success stood at a tremendously impressive 94.7% before dropping to a still excellent 82.1% at the final whistle.
Playing alongside and in front of players of almost double his age, 36-year-old Sylvain Distin and 35-year-old Howard, will also only further help Stones’ development. Combine this with Martinez’s nurturing and the possibility of Champions League football next season and it all suggests Everton and England could have a major player.
Toffeelover
Player Valuation: £80m
Love that write up and the interviews,could still hear the crowd in the background and no doubt that was our away support, good on every man jack of them.
hktoffee
Birds of a feather flock together
Make is bid of 50p to be paid over 6 years？
Toffeelover
Player Valuation: £80m
Stones is 19, seems to be 6 foot plus now and is he still growing?
Azzurri
Player Valuation: £70m
Left/right footed partnership is handy with Distin. Don't think he should be dropped based on performances either.
hktoffee
Birds of a feather flock together
He is 1.88m tall.
Toffeelover
Player Valuation: £80m
Agreed, both in top form and solid partnership so would be harsh to drop either. If you drop anyone it would be Distin for a breather but he wouldn't want that as he knows it would be tough to get back in. Stones has been superb, looks fresh as well which is a massive bonus at this stage of the season.
~6' 2"
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