16 Jun 2026 09:47:38
Can you believe it? It appears more and more likely that John Stones may be our Star signing ?. Good player in the past but hugely injury prone. If his history of injuries was not as chronic at 32 he could maybe have filled a gap and get a younger centre to be mentored by him, but we should be getting someone in their mid twenties and building around then.

Hopefully I despair of my club sometimes. I really do.

1.) 16 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026 12:37:03
Was reading he has been injury free for most of the last season.

2.) 16 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026 14:42:43
That's what he claimed in a recent interview, GB.

If he stays fit, he could operate at CB, RB or DCM. As long as he stays fit and isn't on silly wages, it could be a decent acquisition.

However, 'if' makes me worry. Big gamble to take on uncertainty.



Plus, should we not be bringing through the next up and coming CB where possible? Didn't we release Welch/Welsh who was well regarded?

If we do sign him, I'm hoping he's not the major signing of the window. We need a fair few to come in yet.

3.) 16 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026 14:52:33
That's the crux, mate, he needs to stay fit and take a big dip in pay.

4.) 16 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026 15:12:45
He's been injury free because he's been sitting on his arse for most of the season. Absolute joke.

5.) 16 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026 16:25:29
He's in the England squad, that's high praise, is that not good enough for you.

6.) 16 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026 17:48:40
Not really, no. The guy is 32, coming to the tail end of his career. Playing for England these days means sod all.

7.) 16 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026 17:57:01
Tarks is 33, mate, and so is Keane. That's not old for a defender.

8.) 16 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026 18:43:37
If he can do the same job as Gana, he may be worth a contract.

9.) 16 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026 19:09:54
Definitely Br would be an addition to the team, mate.

10.) 16 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026 20:46:43
And we played both of them a season too long, GB. Moyes is turning this team into an old man's club.

11.) 16 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026 20:56:58
If buying players because they're in the England squad is good enough, why don't we go for that wee midfielder Henderson, proper age group for dithering Dave.

12.) 16 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026 21:12:16
If we sign Stones, then it will split opinion. And for every old player we have signed who's added to the squad, there's plenty who took a wage and made no difference.
This window is make or break for Moyes, in my opinion, as if we don't move forward, he might not get an extension on his deal. I watch on with interest.

13.) 16 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026 22:54:48
I guess the attraction is the free transfer, but depends on the wages as well
If he stays fit, I would rather a fit Stones partner Branthwaite and would bring some amazing leadership which we are going to miss with Seamus leaving.

14.) 17 Jun 2026
17 Jun 2026 00:57:42
On paper, it would be a huge upgrade ST. The issue is, we will have our work cut out getting 1 of them on the pitch at times, let alone both of them at the same time.

15.) 17 Jun 2026
17 Jun 2026 04:31:04
He will probably have a great World Cup and sign for someone else.