John Stones

Caolam · February 28, 2016

mkrudden said:
Imo,

Sit him down, explain the calibre of players we hope to sign, the direction of the club, the stadium, his future (captain?)

If he still wants to leave then let him. Its a simple as that for me. It isn't farfetched to only want quality players who want to play for us - Baines, Deulofeu, Barkley.

Couldn't agree more. If there is to be money spent on players then we need a complete review of what we have got, what we can keep and what sort of players we can now bring in.
Surely everything now changes for us. We need to look at every detail of the club to see if it what we want and is there now money to improve it.
I hope we don't piss away any investment on piecemeal buys and just adding to what we have. Time for a whole new plan.

mkrudden · February 28, 2016

Caolam said:
Couldn't agree more. If there is to be money spent on players then we need a complete review of what we have got, what we can keep and what sort of players we can now bring in.
Surely everything now changes for us. We need to look at every detail of the club to see if it what we want and is there now money to improve it.
I hope we don't piss away any investment on piecemeal buys and just adding to what we have. Time for a whole new plan.

Great post mate.

Jo3Fr3sh · February 28, 2016

maccavennie said:
Agreed Dario and 45m is not to be sniffed at. Could certainly purchase a couple of top players with that dollar.

I think City will be sniffing around Barkley as well, ideal player to take the place of Toure. Thankfully my sources ( which are the little Everton voices in my head ) tell me he won't be going anywhere for a very long time.

Lukaku and Stones can be replaced. Barkley is staying full stop.

TheFinnFan · February 28, 2016

mkrudden said:
Imo,

Sit him down, explain the calibre of players we hope to sign, the direction of the club, the stadium, his future (captain?)

If he still wants to leave then let him. Its a simple as that for me. It isn't farfetched to only want quality players who want to play for us - Baines, Deulofeu, Barkley.

I see Barkley as a future captain, not Stones

maccavennie · February 28, 2016

Jo3Fr3sh said:
Lukaku and Stones can be replaced. Barkley is staying full stop.

Yes I've said many times mate I don't think Barkley will be going anywhere. I just think City might be in for him.

I'm hopeful Lukaku stays as well for another season and of course if Stones wants to stay let's hope he signs a contract extension.

sam234 · February 29, 2016

Stones struggled all game, never looked settled in his new role, Need to keep him on the sideline for sometime to recover his form.

BlueToff · February 29, 2016

sam234 said:
Stones struggled all game, never looked settled in his new role, Need to keep him on the sideline for sometime to recover his form.

Errrr...

Efcjake · February 29, 2016

Jags..class said:
If stones wants out, let's sell him..

I was upset that he put in the transfer request but with the time gone by and his performances during I am not particularly bothered anymore. If he goes that's fine. We can always get someone else in, he isn't irreplaceable as Mori has shown us.

bluerobert · February 29, 2016

Efcjake said:
I was upset that he put in the transfer request but with the time gone by and his performances during I am not particularly bothered anymore. If he goes that's fine. We can always get someone else in, he isn't irreplaceable as Mori has shown us.

Dare I say do you think his performances may have dropped on purpose?

Matty_j1878 · February 29, 2016

bluerobert said:
Dare I say do you think his performances may have dropped on purpose?

I doubt it down to the fact he wants to go the Euros.

bluerobert · February 29, 2016

Matty_j1878 said:
I doubt it down to the fact he wants to go the Euros.

Good point. Well made

Furey1878 · February 29, 2016

bluerobert said:
Dare I say do you think his performances may have dropped on purpose?

No chance, mate. Euros in the summer.

Just another young player going through some poor form, nothing more nothing less.

Zatara · March 1, 2016

He would be a fool to leave.

Chelsea = Would have been a disaster for him.
Man City = Possibly a good fit with Pep.
Arsenal = Wouldnt pay
Barca = Wouldnt pay
Real = Possibly
PSG = Cant see him going there
Bayern = Cant see him going there
Man Utd = Possibly a fit with Mourinho

City and United perhaps due to their managers (pep and if mourinho) look most likely but they dont bring stability nor are either guaranteed titles.

If he wants games and to win things then he should stay with us. We need to make 2 or 3 very strong signings to keep him i think and so he signs a long term contract.

Its important to remember that not only is Stones 21 and developing but so are many other players in the squad. When Martinez adds 3 or 4 more then it will look more complete but continue to improve due to the age of the players and consistent game time together.

Imagine how good he "could be" when hes 26+ and has been playing with Mori/Besic etc for 5 seasons....it would be telepathic understandings across the pitch and its clear Besic and him get on behind the scenes as well.

He also has a manager who will support him which is crucial.

We shouldnt think that his recent performances (in front of tim howard) mean he should go...we should hope he learns from them and stays with us for 10 years+ and becomes the best ever English centre back.

Huyton Layne · March 1, 2016

Fat wool should go. We have the money to buy technology to engineer a genetic mix of Maldini and Beckenbauer.

Goat · March 1, 2016

Zatara said:
He would be a fool to leave.

Chelsea = Would have been a disaster for him.
Man City = Possibly a good fit with Pep.
Arsenal = Wouldnt pay
Barca = Wouldnt pay
Real = Possibly
PSG = Cant see him going there
Bayern = Cant see him going there
Man Utd = Possibly a fit with Mourinho

City and United perhaps due to their managers (pep and if mourinho) look most likely but they dont bring stability nor are either guaranteed titles.

If he wants games and to win things then he should stay with us. We need to make 2 or 3 very strong signings to keep him i think and so he signs a long term contract.

Its important to remember that not only is Stones 21 and developing but so are many other players in the squad. When Martinez adds 3 or 4 more then it will look more complete but continue to improve due to the age of the players and consistent game time together.

Imagine how good he "could be" when hes 26+ and has been playing with Mori/Besic etc for 5 seasons....it would be telepathic understandings across the pitch and its clear Besic and him get on behind the scenes as well.

He also has a manager who will support him which is crucial.

We shouldnt think that his recent performances (in front of tim howard) mean he should go...we should hope he learns from them and stays with us for 10 years+ and becomes the best ever English centre back.

Barca wouldnt pay?
What planet do you live on Zatman?
And hes only just signed a long term contract, balls in our court, young John will stay, the only concern I have is Lukaku currently, but im more confident with Fazzy onboard that his Agent wont bully us.