In ten years time he will get more recognition, he was fantastic in that treble season. Not only the champions leagie final the fa cup final against Unitedhe was equally as good.
At his very best, and free of injury, John Stones could rightly be considered a world-class centre-back who gave Manchester City an extra dimension when stepping smoothly into midfield. The Barnsley Beckenbauer has today confirmed he will be leaving City this summer. For large swathes of his decade at City, £47.5m signing from Everton was a “Rolls-Royce” of a defender in the eyes of fans. A class act.
Immense in that 22/23 treble season in particular, Stones starred in midfield in the Champions League final win (completed all six of his attempted dribbles against Inter). His trophy haul is astonishing, including six Premier Leagues and that Champions League, but it’s his style that also made him special.
Timing: shadowing centre-forwards, knowing when to intervene and pinch the ball with stealth rather than strength. Awareness: that athletic goal-line clearance against Liverpool in January 2019 helped City towards the title; 11 millimetres of the ball hadn’t crossed. Composure: taking the ball under pressure, passing from the back. Versatile: stepping into midfield, creating overloads, joining attacks.
Goals: 19 in 293 games, including pouncing for 98th-minute equaliser at Arsenal in 2024, also a threat at corners. Resilient: overlooked by Guardiola for plenty of 2019/20 but worked hard and got back in. Popular: fans love Johnny, Johnny Stones; team-mates love such a likeable guy, Bernardo Silva even named his dog after him. If he can stay fit, and is prepared to drop his wages, Stones will be a sought-after free agent. #MCFC
@DeanoGriff1 If true. Well done sir. Great effort to keep going. Not going to lie, playing with you hard work at times 🤣 playing against hated you wanted to murder you. Off the pitch sound as they come. Well done 💪
Signed. Sealed. Delivered
Only 3 losses since the turn of the year has helped us secure another season in the @HellenicLeague Prem.
Always fighting for every point ❤️
Our Club Captain Jamie Whisken is set to retire at the end of the season.
After an incredible career spanning 21 years and making 814 career appearances, at 38 years old, our outstanding club captain Jamie Whisken has decided to announce his retirement from playing football, bringing an extraordinary non-league career to a close❤️
Captain. Leader. Legend.
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#COYD🐬 @JaWhisk
Fair play didn't want them to win it, but seeing that young kid come on and change the game and make that stadium bounce like that. Is why football is the best. Just moments that will be remembered forever.
First time I've watched a lot of rovers games were so poor. I would get rid of Evans he's not the man he is as bad as Clarke. He doesn't no what to do. You can't tell anything that he's trying to do.