Motorwayman Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 This is not a one off... Aden Flint has proved himself over the last 5 years that he a top defender-I personally would rather him in City’s team than John Stones-(Sorry John!) If Man City spent £50 Mill on stones, then surely Big Aden is worth a few quid! How much do you think his stock has gone up this season.....? Patterson, Korey, Brownhill, Bryan, Reid have all got to be worth at least £10 million plus in the current market, with a few others not far behind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Are we talking British £££'s or Brummie £££s here .... ? I believe the exchange rate differs vastly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 14 minutes ago, Motorwayman said: This is not a one off... Aden Flint has proved himself over the last 5 years that he a top defender-I personally would rather him in City’s team than John Stones-(Sorry John!) If Man City spent £50 Mill on stones, then surely Big Aden is worth a few quid! How much do you think his stock has gone up this season.....? Patterson, Korey, Brownhill, Bryan, Reid have all got to be worth at least £10 million plus in the current market, with a few others not far behind... Stones didn't have the best of games (been out for a while) He is still a class act and one of the best English defenders around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gifford Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 30 minutes ago, WhistleHappy said: Are we talking British £££'s or Brummie £££s here .... ? I believe the exchange rate differs vastly. The joint Flint and Bryan for £4m TOTAL is seeming more ridiculous by the week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 I reckon we'll get at least 10 million for Flint in the summer (if we don't go up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Roe said: I reckon we'll get at least 10 million for Flint in the summer (if we don't go up). Flint's value will have rocketed. He's shown the doubters he's genuine PL material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 34 minutes ago, Super said: Stones didn't have the best of games (been out for a while) He is still a class act and one of the best English defenders around. Disagree. Everytime I see him play, he does something stupid because he's trying to something fancy, when it would be more effective to play the simple ball. I think he's the most likely player on the pitch to make a mistake that leads to a goal. Maybe given time, and when/if he stops with the fancy stuff, he could become a class act. Currently I'd take Flint over him any day of the week. Just my opinion of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Taz said: Disagree. Everytime I see him play, he does something stupid because he's trying to something fancy, when it would be more effective to play the simple ball. I think he's the most likely player on the pitch to make a mistake that leads to a goal. Maybe given time, and when/if he stops with the fancy stuff, he could become a class act. Currently I'd take Flint over him any day of the week. Just my opinion of course. I like Flinty but seriously this is nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkz 76 Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Stones was signed from League 1 at the time With Barnsley and was signed for 1M so it goes to show a player from the championship can hit the silly heights of premier league and can command a fee of 50M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 I swear Man City just misplaced a decimal point on the cheque... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 19 minutes ago, Super said: I like Flinty but seriously this is nonsense. You're entitled to your opinion, and I to mine. John Stones class act - long way to go for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Taz said: You're entitled to your opinion, and I to mine. John Stones class act - long way to go for that. And Flint even longer...........All about opinions buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 With the current market, I'd put Flint's value at about £18million. We need to realise now that transfer fees have gone crazy and the market is obscenely inflated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 52 minutes ago, Taz said: Disagree. Everytime I see him play, he does something stupid because he's trying to something fancy, when it would be more effective to play the simple ball. I think he's the most likely player on the pitch to make a mistake that leads to a goal. Maybe given time, and when/if he stops with the fancy stuff, he could become a class act. Currently I'd take Flint over him any day of the week. Just my opinion of course. Blimey. You judging Stones on this season or last couple? Probably been best centre back in the Premier League this season. He is so important to how Man City play. A vital cog in the best team in the country. Perhaps you haven't seen him much this season or watched him closely. To prefer Flint is just deluded. People are apparently entitled to their opinion but my opinion is they arent if they dont watch games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 minute ago, reddogkev said: With the current market, I'd put Flint's value at about £18million. We need to realise now that transfer fees have gone crazy and the market is obscenely inflated. What other centre back fees have their been to justify £18m? Maguire was around that price and he is much better than Flint. I look at players impartially, ignoring how much I love our own but I think many fans judgement gets clouded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoxton casual Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 56 minutes ago, Taz said: Disagree. Everytime I see him play, he does something stupid because he's trying to something fancy, when it would be more effective to play the simple ball. I think he's the most likely player on the pitch to make a mistake that leads to a goal. Maybe given time, and when/if he stops with the fancy stuff, he could become a class act. Currently I'd take Flint over him any day of the week. Just my opinion of course. Like Flints clearance from our penalty area that went straight to De Bruyne and which Frankie had to pull off a fine save from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, RedDave said: What other centre back fees have their been to justify £18m? Maguire was around that price and he is much better than Flint. I look at players impartially, ignoring how much I love our own but I think many fans judgement gets clouded. Granted, I recall from your posts that you watch more football than me, but I honestly can't see how Maguire is that much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 minute ago, reddogkev said: Granted, I recall from your posts that you watch more football than me, but I honestly can't see how Maguire is that much better. I think Maguire has been superb for Leicester this season and will start for England this summer. Flint clearly has limitations which were actually exposed a little last night. Maguire so good on the ball, quick over 5/10 yards and strong. Loses out to Flint in the air a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 8 minutes ago, hoxton casual said: Like Flints clearance from our penalty area that went straight to De Bruyne and which Frankie had to pull off a fine save from? Exactly and Flint error for second goal getting caught under the ball. I do really think some things just get forgotten about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITW Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 These are elite level champions league players we are talking about... minimum of 8 of Man City’s starting 11 last night would pretty much walk into any prem team without breaking a sweat let alone our team! I’m enjoying this season as much as anyone but comparing our players with elite international players is a bit mental IMO and the kind of thing we would ridicule other clubs for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesM Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Been thinking about the game last night, in particular, about Eliaquim Mangala. I can’t remember seeing a more inept defender, at that level, for that money, ever before. He was absolute litter last night, I haven’t seen any ratings for their players, but if he scored higher than 3, then the game has gone. The man cost £42m! Just let that sink in, £42m...unbelievable....Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McfcOK Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Change the title to Mangala, John Stones had to partner him last night the guy is awful on the ball, Stones needs someone else just as comfortable on the ball to show his class. And even thought Bravo is a world class goalie he doesn't martial the defenders like Ederson does. By the way well played last night was a good game, knew you would score at least one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Flint aint better than Stones. However he is better than Mangala who I hope Is playing in the 2nd leg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryans Left Peg Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 hour ago, RedDave said: I think Maguire has been superb for Leicester this season and will start for England this summer. Flint clearly has limitations which were actually exposed a little last night. Maguire so good on the ball, quick over 5/10 yards and strong. Loses out to Flint in the air a little. Maguire is a superb centre back, think he'd do a job for ANY of the Premier League teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelton Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Every time I watch Stones he makes at least one stupid mistake per game. I'm not saying Aden is better but have you ever seen him chop someone off at the knees like Stones did to Bobby last night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Stones is a fraud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 4 hours ago, RedDave said: Exactly and Flint error for second goal getting caught under the ball. I do really think some things just get forgotten about. Agree with most of your comments RedDave, but reference the second goal, personally put it partially down to Wright not tucking in. A few seconds before the goal you can see Flint telling him to tuck in, which he doesn’t. Slightly off topic mind! COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Why do footballers cover themselves in ridiculous tattoos? Do you think it's all the spare time after training that they have to fill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 39 minutes ago, Loon plage said: Stones is a fraud. Nicky hunt is a fraud... John stones is a good player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 6 hours ago, Taz said: Disagree. Everytime I see him play, he does something stupid because he's trying to something fancy, when it would be more effective to play the simple ball. I think he's the most likely player on the pitch to make a mistake that leads to a goal. Maybe given time, and when/if he stops with the fancy stuff, he could become a class act. Currently I'd take Flint over him any day of the week. Just my opinion of course. I agree with your sentiments apart from the bold bit. Stones is playing at the highest level, so mistakes are punished more than in Champ. Stones should take a leaf out of Rio’s book, and learn to be a better decision maker. He can play football, he can defend, but makes the wrong decisions. He’s young, for a defender, you’d like to think he’ll improve...he has been better this season. Did he have to lunge in the way he did last night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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