John Stones

[Moomin]

Rooney sold and replaced with Marcus Bent after the Euro's.

Stones sold and replaced with Ashley Williams.

Talk about a new stadium on the docks.as well. I think we know what's going to happen next.

 

[Nil Satis Niasse Optimum]

You're just believing what you want to believe,in order to put the 'blame' on the club you support. So whats new? Bungle,indeed.

Lol. It was all done last night, finishing touches this morning. I'm certain he went to bed last night as a Manchester City player.

 

[jimmythenut]

Still think he's got years and years of development ahead of him. He can't head the ball or mark from crosses for one. So in hindsight 47.5 million is daylight robbery.

 

[Nil Satis Niasse Optimum]

Rooney sold and replaced with Marcus Bent after the Euro's.

Stones sold and replaced with Ashley Williams.

Talk about a new stadium on the docks.as well. I think we know what's going to happen next.

We're moving into Prenton Park, aren't we?

 

[No8Bally]

Going to be a rather hostile Goodison when S hitty are visiting with the "one greedyb*astard" in their line up. Good bit of biz though - £47m big ones.

 

[Joey66]

Rooney sold and replaced with Marcus Bent after the Euro's.

Stones sold and replaced with Ashley Williams.

Talk about a new stadium on the docks.as well. I think we know what's going to happen next.

yes its called the John Stones -Lukarku stadia!

 

[Ballsupintheair]

I hate the hypocrites you get at every club, including ours, who sell a class player or a player with bags of potential, like Stones, and straight away start claiming that we never really rated him anyway.

I bet if we looked at the past posts of all the posters now saying they never rated him, they would have been raving about him b4 all the transfer talk started, either the new talk this season or b4 last season's transfer malarkey.

 

[orly]

Going to be a rather hostile Goodison when S hitty are visiting with the "one greedyb*astard" in their line up. Good bit of biz though - £47m big ones.

I hate the hypocrites you get at every club, including ours, who sell a class player or a player with bags of potential, like Stones, and straight away start claiming that we never really rated him anyway.

I bet if we looked at the past posts of all the posters now saying they never rated him, they would have been raving about him b4 all the transfer talk started, either the new talk this season or b4 last season's transfer malarkey.

Here you go lads, meet up, I don't charge for match-making, your love is my bread and butter xx

 

[Old Blue 2]

A 32 year old hasbeen replacing one of England's brightest talents. We're an absolute joke club.

A defender who knows how to defend, against a ball-watching defender who thinks he's an attacking midfielder... I know which I would prefer in the middle of the Everton defence!

 

[Kippax_Blue]

Good afternoon all. Interesting reading your comments, I for one am extremely happy with the signing, I'm not going to come on here and pretend I've watched John Stones every minute of every game over the past 12 months so interesting to hear your views on his lack of defensive ability - As everyone seems to agree though, he is an extremley talented ball player with huge potential. Personally I think it's a very good deal all round - Pep gets the player he's wanted since the start (it seems), Everton get a very good price for a 22 year old Defender and JS gets the move he clearly wanted.

I believe if there is a Manager in world football to help him reach his potential, Pep is that Manager - I really do think he will thrive our team. Even if is defending isn't the best at the moment, he's young and still learning his trade - In all honesty, I don't actually think he was signed for his defending (Seems strange saying that about a CB!) but for his clear ability to bring the ball out of defence and link with the midfield - something Pep has had in previous sides and one of the reasons his tactics have been so successful.

It will be interesting to see how he develops but I feel this is a signing we desperately needed. Anything is an improvement on Mangala trust me. If (And it's a big IF) we can get Kompany fit, these 2 at CB could be a great partnership.

On a separate note, good to see a big % on here wishing him well or at the very least not ripping him to shreds - a team on the other side of Stanley Park could learn a thing or 2.

 

[Efcjake]

Can we skip to the point where he has done his cry arse interview with the Daily Mail and it is acceptable not to like him anymore?

 

[Old Blue 2]

Or even moreso, before he joined Everton.
Toddy wasn't as good for us as he was for Derby.

He was still absolute class for us. The only defender who has got near Todd in a blue shirt was Ray Wilson who, of his time, was world class.

 

[eddy]

Deal was done last night we got a `take it or leave it` and we took it.
Thanks to city`s team sheet for keeping the fans informed nice of them

 

[Joey66]

Does anyone else feel relieved that it is finally over?

I feel like a weight has been lifted off the club and for the first time I am feeling enthusiastic about the new season

No look the moneys very good but it looks like we have had to sell to buy yet again theis warchest must be at the bottom of the ocean plundered by pirates !

 

[Old Blue 2]

I'm not your age though, so.....

Having seen the '62/3 championship side, the '66 Cup Winners, and all that followed with the 69/70 team, and those of the mid-'80s, I, and those around my age, can probably consider myself privileged to have lived through those times and seen those teams. I sincerely hope that younger Everton supporters get to see the same...