17 Jun 2026 21:36:55
Stones said recently in an interview that he has been fit virtually all season.
I think we could do a lot worse than sign him on a free transfer.
18 Jun 2026 02:12:34
Think it would be a hard pass for me.
18 Jun 2026 08:19:15
Tom
He has been fit because he never plays.
Definitely a no.
18 Jun 2026 08:24:11
Historically, he would have a no from me, but he is experienced, and he has always had ability. My guess is the salary would be too high for us, but if the club signed him, I could see the logic.
18 Jun 2026 09:29:21
Physically shot, injury prone and on big wages... sounds like just what we need at the minute, Tom.
18 Jun 2026 09:46:27
If my mate is right yet again, this may not be so outlandish as it first seemed. He tells me we are, along with other clubs, talking to his representatives.
Apparently Alonso is a fan, like Tuchel, as a player and dressing room influence.
18 Jun 2026 11:52:29
We need someone to start games more than we need dressing room influence. What good is leadership and xp when you play 10 games a season and we're left with Chalobah or Fofana starting still?
18 Jun 2026 13:28:37
It would be an absolute disaster.
18 Jun 2026 14:03:52
I thought Stones and Konsa were below the standard last night, Tom, and would like to see Marc and Trev start the next game. So that probably sums up my view on Stones joining us. Is he better than Trev? Our starting back 3 should be built around a pool of Levi, Josh, James, and Hato, with a world class leader thrown in as well.
Bastoni would be my pick, Trev as a back up. That would be 6 players vying for 3 places, with a couple of them also able to cover for our wingbacks. Clear out Disasi, BB, Tosin, and Fofana.
18 Jun 2026 15:48:58
Konsa was ok although maybe he's not a devout enough christian to deserve to play for your liking greenway
Stones struggled and looks like someone that hasn't played much in a couple years
18 Jun 2026 16:40:36
How we all see games differently, I thought James was the worst defender last night, with the other full back not far behind. Of course, that could be because Tommy Tickle had them both playing halfway up the pitch.
18 Jun 2026 17:05:05
I agree about Reece James, Tom, which is why I see him competing for one of the right-sided centre-back slots and not as a marauding right wing-back after his injury issues.
18 Jun 2026 18:17:16
I was also told that Gordon played last night? He has to improve as the tournament progresses because he was anonymous.
18 Jun 2026 18:31:26
Reece was average, but I don't see him as a full time CB. Gordon was very poor, and definitely needs to step up. Any argument about Bellingham and Morgan Rogers should be put to bed. Admittedly, Mr has come on as a sub, but he looks bang average.
18 Jun 2026 21:53:45
Jimbo, I'm sort of with you on Reece. He is probably our best player, but where do we put him? He is injury prone, so wing back won't work. In midfield? Sure, he can do a job, but there are better options. Right back? Probably his best position, so maybe Alonso sees what I see and goes 4 at the back.
Right side of a back 3? A little short, especially with Hato the other side, although he, Hato, has an incredible leap. Alonso will be on £5m plus to sort these questions, and my faith is with him.
19 Jun 2026 07:19:07
Greenaway, yes, that is a conundrum for Alonso if he adopts a back three. James is a natural right back, which is his best position. I am a believer in playing players in their natural positions, if possible.
19 Jun 2026 09:22:02
I agree, Jimbo. Play to our strengths, and as Reece James is our best player, go with a back 4 and play him at RB?