thoward18 Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 I don't know as much as I should about English soccer history, but Stones has to be the best CB prospect in a while, right? Like, since Ferdinand and Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Stones is very good. In fact he's excellent. But I don't think he's as good as Ferdinand was. But Sol Campbell (admittedly a bit more of a late bloomer than Ferdinand) was probably the best centre half England has seen in the last 30-40 years. Bobby Moore before him. Edited October 4, 2014 by MiguelCotto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethinO Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Even though the likes of Campbell and Ferdinand were in my time (when both were in their prime) I would have loved to watch them now where I'm a bit older to analyse how good they actually were. Kompany is the best in the Prem now, absolute animal. Stones is a class act and I really hope he stays here for a long time. Edited October 4, 2014 by Geth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Stones is very good. In fact he's excellent. But I don't think he's as good as Ferdinand was. But Sol Campbell (admittedly a bit more of a late bloomer than Ferdinand) was probably the best centre half England has seen in the last 30-40 years. Bobby Moore before him. Tony Adams for me then Des Walker if we're going that far back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Tony Adams for me then Des Walker if we're going that far back. Both excellent centre halfs but Campbell & Ferdinand both better. Campbell was just a colossus, he was very rarely beaten 1 on 1 and that's not said lightly he really wasn't, Ferdinand was just awesome on the ball, he had pace and his positioning was second to none. He was probably the first English centre half to have European composure with the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Very excited about Stones. His composure on the ball will be perfect for Bobby's system. A part of me believes he had more potential than Barkley, though Barkley will win you more games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 What's really exciting is that both Garbutt and Browning had great debuts, and Galloway is waiting in the wings. Over the next decade, we could have a phenomenal mostly home-grown defence. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 What's really exciting is that both Garbutt and Browning had great debuts, and Galloway is waiting in the wings. Over the next decade, we could have a phenomenal mostly home-grown defence. It's quite a shame that this has become a positive... Playing in the English it is hugely disappointing the lack of English (even UK) youngsters getting brought through. I'm Australia I hold no ties to any of those national teams and couldn't care less how well they do (respectfully) but I so like that we seem to recruit these younger players and at least give them a crack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 It could be bad. We'll miss him terribly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 It could be bad. We'll miss him terribly.It'll be far too early to tell mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29497934 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29497934Surely there would be too much swelling to tell if it was bad or not? Hopefully this is just to give him some rest during the international break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Surely there would be too much swelling to tell if it was bad or not? Hopefully this is just to give him some rest during the international break Wasn't it you that said we couldn't possibly have a worse run of injuries than we did last season this season? If so, you need a slap :shaking fist: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Wasn't it you that said we couldn't possibly have a worse run of injuries than we did last season this season? If so, you need a slap :shaking fist: .Might've been, don't remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted October 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Wasn't it you that said we couldn't possibly have a worse run of injuries than we did last season this season? If so, you need a slap :shaking fist: . Its almost as if someone ids systematically picking off all of our key players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 It's the problem when you only have 11 proper players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 It's the problem when you only have 11 proper players.We will be fine then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Its almost as if someone ids systematically picking off all of our key players It's been ridiculous hasn't it? It's not like it's been the likes of Osman who can easily be replaced, it's key components of how we play who are irreplaceable. Hopefully it means we've got our major injuries out the way early but with our luck we'll just keep picking these injuries up throughout the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Barkley starts season as our big hope. Injured. Mirallas gets up on form. Injured. Stones consistent and brilliant. Injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) Barkley starts season as our big hope. Injured. Mirallas gets up on form. Injured. Stones consistent and brilliant. Injured. The only positive I can take from that is hopefully they all come back stronger and we can really crack on after Christmas. I don't want to write the season off yet but seriously I would absolutely love it if we could win the Europa League. I wouldn't care if we finished 10th! Edited October 5, 2014 by MiguelCotto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 The only positive I can take from that is hopefully they all come back stronger and we can really crack on after Christmas. I don't want to write the season off yet but seriously I would absolutely love it if we could win the Europa League. I wouldn't care if we finished 10th! Hate to admit it but you're talking sense MC; winning the Europa would more than make up for the shortfall in league prize-money and put us at the top table in Europe next year. Be annoying on a game to game basis to struggle in the league but I'd happily take that scenario come the end of the season.. Sibdane, MC11 and efc1111 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Meant to give Mike green there. Yes I would happily finish outside top 6 if it meant we could get a decent trophy in and a crack at the CL qualifiers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Hate to admit it but you're talking sense MC; winning the Europa would more than make up for the shortfall in league prize-money and put us at the top table in Europe next year. Be annoying on a game to game basis to struggle in the league but I'd happily take that scenario come the end of the season.. Same here I've been saying the same thing. Europa cup and no relegation is all I want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Ligament damage to his ankle. Will be out for at least a few weeks. Damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Ligament damage to his ankle. Will be out for at least a few weeks. Damn. Has Elvis died in your world yet mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Has Elvis died in your world yet mate? Ha! No one's mentioned it was ligament damage? It's just been confirmed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 ...I swear I seen Tupac & Biggie the other day. Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Ha! No one's mentioned it was ligament damage? It's just been confirmed! Have you been watching MOTD on BBC Scotland/Wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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