brittoncarl

You know I said we needed that person on the pitch who gets at the players - doesn't suffer fools, doesn't respect reputations and wil say it as it is.... the sounness, keane, viera, adams
 
this is the man.
 
Awesome last night, his warrior mentality gives us an identity.

I completely agree. Moyes' "safety first" approach would have destroyed Stones' natural learning curve.
 
I LOVE John Stones. Even when he's playing a bit poo, form is temporary, class is permanent. He is PURE class. The best of the best (or will be).

http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/everton/news/moyes-stones-destined-for-big-things_263693.html
 
Interesting...
 
"They like to start games from the back, but John will go on to big things, I've no doubt about that."
 
he's already on to big things David.... my question has always been "would John Stones be the touted talent that he is now - if David Moyes was still our manager?"
 
My thoughts are "absolutely not"... for all my criticism of his dribbling in the 6 yard box etc, it is clear that Martinez has given him free license to express himself. I will be honest - unless there was an injury crisis Moyes would not have played Stones. The lad could have been another Shane Duffy (I doubt to that extent) - there is no way he would have been given the chance he has had - Moyes rightly or wrongly would have had him getting rid nearly every time, not just the 6 yard box.

If he tried, failed they score, rightly criticised.
 
He tries, makes the striker look a complete twat, calmly distributes ball OW MA FOOKING GAWD!!!!!!! The guy is class.
 
It didn't cost us. Wallow in his amazing ability.