Cornish Steve Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 I wouldn't have Jones just for those faces he pulls. http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/04/09/phil-jones-faces-manchester-unted-pictures_n_3043085.html In each of them, he looks like he was just kicked in the groin. They Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Can't believe the lad is only 19. Putting in top class performances at the very top level. He's definitely got all the attributes to become the best CB in England. Spot on. We have a gem of a player coming through. Maybe not next season, but 15/16 I expect him to be first choice at the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Pair of cloggers. Smalling should've stayed in non-league football. not just me who thinks they're shite then..thought i was goin daft at first..all my mates seem to rate them..especially jones although i think that's just because he's from round this way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 It's hard to get my head around the prospect of Jones, Smalling and Cleverley in the England World Cup squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msloan78 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 If they all get in to the WC squad, it'll completely dispel the myth of players from top 4 getting easy ride into the squad. Toffee_in_LA, StevO, Ant1979 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted March 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fcs-john-stones-evokes-6887548 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 he'd by my new man crush since johnny left if he wasn't so much younger than me really do think he's gonna be the best centre half in england one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 he'd by my new man crush since johnny left if he wasn't so much younger than me really do think he's gonna be the best centre half in england one day Hopefully still with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Reminds me of when my mate came back from Anfield having seen Rio Ferdinand play for West Ham as an 18/19 year old - just said "That lad is going to be class - got so much composure" I can't think of many other centre halves younger than 20 who have made such an impact - Rio, Terry, Sol Cambell. Not bad company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 If they all get in to the WC squad, it'll completely dispel the myth of players from top 4 getting easy ride into the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oztoffee Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 A class player indeed. Centre-back is not an easy position to play without the relevant experience. Young strikers who make regular blunders in a game don't lose matches, centre-backs who make blunders rarely survive more than a couple of games. Sure, he's had the odd heart-stopping moment but when you consider how much younger he is than Distin (17 years?)he doesn't havethat much ground to make up. He must be learning every day from Baines and Distin and Jags......few better teachers around than they. Maybe too soon for him for World Cup 2014, but watch this space. Couldn't agree more though about Smalling and Cleverley in particular. I'll reserve judgement on Jones for the time being as I think he needs better players around him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Can't see Jagielka getting his place back on Stones form. Edited March 30, 2014 by MiguelCotto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Can't see Jagielka getting his place back on Stones form. Rightly or wrongly, I think we'll see Jags come back in for the Arsenal game. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Rightly or wrongly, I think we'll see Jags come back in for the Arsenal game. I actually don't think we will undo Romey. The lad is playing out of his skin. Looks years beyond his age and Jagielka has looked erratic at times this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I actually don't think we will undo Romey. The lad is playing out of his skin. Looks years beyond his age and Jagielka has looked erratic at times this season I'd like that to be the case, I like players who play well to keep their places, they've earned it. If anything Distin would get the chop if I had my way; he was all over the place today (as he so often is). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I'd like that to be the case, I like players who play well to keep their places, they've earned it. If anything Distin would get the chop if I had my way; he was all over the place today (as he so often is). Totally agree, Distin was very uncomfortable today. Personally I don't think Martinez should break that partnership up just for better opposition. We'll soon see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 He was immense today. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toffee_in_LA Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Very mixed feeling about this. Stones was class today however against Swansea, he was a bit erratic at times. Has he played well enough to keep his place, sure. Would I be crushed if he was slightly erratic next week and cost us points knowing our captain Jags is sitting on the bench, absolutely. Really interested in seeing how RM handles this. Edited March 30, 2014 by Toffee_in_LA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I thought he was superb against Newcastle aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Think Martinez will go for experience against Arsenal. So Jags and Distin. But Stones has been brilliant. He'll be first choice before long. Matt, MC11 and Quinn31 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toffee_in_LA Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I thought he was superb against Newcastle aswell. You're right, meant to put Swansea instead of Newcastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Think Martinez will go for experience against Arsenal. So Jags and Distin. But Stones has been brilliant. He'll be first choice before long. Need to keep our eyes open for a left sided youngster to go with him and we're sorted for the next ten years! markjazzbassist and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 agree with all of the above, he did well today and should play versus arsenal. distin had a bad match but for some reason he always plays well against arsenal (maybe since it's against his french brethren?). i really love when stones sees space he just pushes forward with the ball and attacks which kills the press immediately, great vision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Jagielka was rested today, no doubt for the big match coming up. I'd be very surprised to see Stones start that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Listen, distin and Jags conceded four last time we played arsenal. It will kill the guys confidence if he's dropped for Jags on Saturday. After watching today I woukdnt be surprised if distin was to move aside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoward18 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Listen, distin and Jags conceded four last time we played arsenal. It will kill the guys confidence if he's dropped for Jags on Saturday. After watching today I woukdnt be surprised if distin was to move aside. This is arguably the most important EPL game Everton's had in multiple years. Roberto Martinez has bigger things to worry about than "which decision will appease one 19-year-old the most?" And quite frankly, if John Stones' confidence is shattered because two veterans were picked over him in a game of this magnitude he's got some serious self-esteem issues. Somehow, I doubt that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Distin has been fantastic all season. He was lethargic at times today but there is absolutely no way he should be dropped. Also it was Stones and Distin who conceded 4 against Arsenal in the cup Jagielka was injured. Personally I don't want to see Jagielka come straight back in on merit. Stones has been fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBlood81 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Need to keep our eyes open for a left sided youngster to go with him and we're sorted for the next ten years! Bruno Martins-Indi, please? Edited March 30, 2014 by StevO markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Need to keep our eyes open for a left sided youngster to go with him and we're sorted for the next ten years!This!In the mean time I'd be happy with Lescott for a couple of years, on a free. Listen, distin and Jags conceded four last time we played arsenal. It will kill the guys confidence if he's dropped for Jags on Saturday. After watching today I woukdnt be surprised if distin was to move aside.I disagree, Stones knows he isn't first choice. If Roberto makes that decision I'm sure Stones will understand completely. Edited March 30, 2014 by StevO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy8 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Really, really impressed by his performance yesterday. He fits into the starting 11 so seamlessly and it's amazing when you consider he's only 19. From what I've seen in interviews and his behaviour on the field he looks like a great lad with a good head on his shoulders, if he continues to improve we may be looking at having a regular starter at international level and hopefully an Everton captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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