John Stones

[The Reverand]

He's inviting trouble unnecessarily- as a forward myself in years gone by I always liked a centre back who thought he could repeatedly take the piss; I'd let him have the first couple then the next time either take it off him or smash him so hard he wouldn't attempt it again; either way he'd suffer and that's what will happen to Stones.
I know this was not at this level but the same principles apply- as the cleverer forwards will soon show!)

 

[By god I'm blue]

A staunch red and a staunch Man U lad, both mates of mine, both agreeing on Facebook that he is the only defender in Europe they would pay to watch. I have to say, he is one of a kind!

 

[Titus Bramble]

He's boss. And inexperienced. Which makes it more fun

 

[The Esk]

Sorry, we should just enjoy every minute he's in a blue shirt. When was the last time we had such a joy to watch?

I hope he's still doing Cruyff turns for us in 5 years time.

 

[The Mighty Quint]

The fume on here if he'd got robbed in his own box and then Howard gets megged for 1-2.

Looking back it was boss and cheeky, but he'll come unstuck if he carries on.

 

[madkiwi]

I think the fact he was caught saying eff me to himself after that incident indicates he's learnt from it.

 

[marsh]

Calm it

 

[DRINGO]

we're watching a effing legend in the makin here lads ! he has control more often than he doesnt ! lets keep watching ! and as fans we gotta learn he aint hoofing it out when he doesnt have to ! was if if he give a goal away than won a freekick 'cos the attacker couldnt get it off him !

 

[orly]

He's double plus good

 

[toffeejack]

What I don't like is that players of lesser ability in this area are starting to do it. Seamus and Besic come to mind. Sometime you just need to hoof.

i enjoyed it all to be honest. It was exciting, entertainment you don't get too often in football from defenders. And every time it worked!

 

[LAToffee]

i enjoyed it all to be honest. It was exciting, entertainment you don't get too often in football from defenders. And every time it worked!

Until it doesn't. (Though I have to admit that Besic's nutmeg was exquisite)

 

[chrissyjack]

John Stones popcorning the Park End was boss . If a bit coronary inducing

 

[Pienaar'sdisciple]

Cant believe hes getting any criticism for what he did. The people that should be getting slammed are his teammates who decided not to give him an option when he was looking for one.

 

[Goat]

Cant believe hes getting any criticism for what he did. The people that should be getting slammed are his teammates who decided not to give him an option when he was looking for one.

As ive just said in the other thread, Howard and Besic both gave him an option, Howard held his hands up as if to say "here John" and Besic dropped back to give him an angle for a pass, Howard ended up just standing there and Besic ran off, cos he didnt want the options they gave, he wanted to showcase how fcking amazing he really is.

 

[dannyboy]

He's so composed on the ball. Dare I enter Football Manager mode and suggest he has a go in defensive mid? Or has that been suggested and shot down before? (Like it probably should be)