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Bid accepted for Barnsley fullback

31/01/2013 |

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Sky Sports are reporting that Everton have had a bid accepted by Barnsley for right back John Stones.

Wigan Athletic looked set to land the 18 year-old earlier with reports that they had had a similar offer accepted by the Championship side but the Blues appear to be in pole position.

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James Morgan
136 Posted 31/01/2013 at 17:01:10

Oh the excitement...

Tony J Williams
137 Posted 31/01/2013 at 17:04:22

GET IN THEREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! In your face to all the Kenwrong slaters...... Whhhooooooooooo whhooo..... In fact WHO?

Anthony Jaras
138 Posted 31/01/2013 at 17:03:53

It'd be a good signing, we clearly need a right back, given the injuries to an ageing Tony Hibbert, an unproven Seamus Coleman (as a solid right back) and the fact that many are calling for Phil Neville to retire.

This lad could be out number two for the next ten years.

We certainly need a fit right back now, especially if it allows Jags and Distin to keep Heitinga away from the centre back spot.

Yusuf Bobat
140 Posted 31/01/2013 at 17:09:24

Champions league here we come!

Paul Johnson
141 Posted 31/01/2013 at 17:08:12

Anthony he is not going to give us that extra push for a top 4 finish though. This buy is something we should be doing through the summer. Right now this is a total waste of money.....

Anthony Jaras
142 Posted 31/01/2013 at 17:11:49

Paul, I never intimated he would be the player we need for the push for Europe.

However, I think we will have only paid about £1m up front based on what I've read, with £2m more to be paid on the drip.

We will still have most of the Leroy Fer budget available for a midfielder or a striker.

There's no way Stones will be the only face in the door this evening.

Peter Bell
143 Posted 31/01/2013 at 17:13:24

Never seen him play, but I bet he is an improvement on Sheitinga

Anthony Jaras
145 Posted 31/01/2013 at 17:14:18

Lets not forget, we need a right back NOW!

Jags and Distin need to be centre backs and last night proved how Heitinga could cost is points.

Be positive lads! There's a long night ahead.

Kevin Day
155 Posted 31/01/2013 at 17:32:55

Very good player by all accounts, but no, not what we really need at this present time, with a good solid midfielder that would allow Neville to fill the RB slot where I feel is his best position at this stage in his career.

Ian Allaker
162 Posted 31/01/2013 at 17:35:41

Time is ticking on the the careers of Neville and Hibbert but I don't think an 18 year old RB is priority even with all other right backs injured. I think its unlikley Moyes would put an 18 year old in ahead of a Dutch International for a team challanging for the top 4.

Chris Williamson
166 Posted 31/01/2013 at 17:42:19

I wish the lad well, but have a nagging feeling it'll be "someone for the future" who will lose their youthful zest for the game, losing confidence, cemented in the reserves.

Hope I'm proved wrong by the lad.

Chris Williamson
169 Posted 31/01/2013 at 17:43:48

hey look - apart from the colour,Barnsley have the same cheap looking kit we have, that we were so glad to get from Nike, who only back the best, of course!

Jon Ferguson
171 Posted 31/01/2013 at 17:51:05

Has anyone actually seen him play.

I hear he's 6ft2. Is he fast? A wing back or a more traditional full back?

Is he going to be pushing the first team now or is he 'one for the future'?

Harold Matthews
183 Posted 31/01/2013 at 17:41:37

Southampton snd Swansea have brilliant 17 yr old fullbacks.In fact, Luke Shaw (Saints) never gave our rightside a kick of the ball.

On the other hand,this Barnsley lad may never even make the bench.

5 hours to decide whether we sink or swim Surely they realise that between now and the end of the season there will be many injuries. I hope and pray they are not about to let us down.

Come on BK. Come on DM. Time to show us what you've been hiding up your sleeves. Give us a Star.

Harold Matthews
185 Posted 31/01/2013 at 18:21:02

My god. Gary Hooper looks smart.

John Ford
186 Posted 31/01/2013 at 18:26:30

Sounds like an indie band lead guitarist!

Brent Stephens
188 Posted 31/01/2013 at 18:29:03

Sky saying Blackburn have signed DJ or somebody. Must be for their PA system.

Peter Thistle
190 Posted 31/01/2013 at 18:36:21

Who cares, did we really need to do this deal now ? It's not like he's gonna play this season or next. How about signing an actual first team player.

Kevin Day
192 Posted 31/01/2013 at 18:39:22

Sky are reporting the Fer deal maybe back on

Andy Crooks
194 Posted 31/01/2013 at 18:42:10

Peter Thistle, this lad will strengthen the reserves for years to come. He will give the supporters and the other players a lift. Champions league here we come.

Anthony Jaras
199 Posted 31/01/2013 at 18:50:30

Phil McNulty and the Twente chairman saying there's no chance of the Fer deal.

Gary Richardson
221 Posted 31/01/2013 at 19:27:35

I agree, a good addition to the club but hardly got me jumping for joy. If that's the only business we do this window then David Moyes and Bill have themselves to blame. Too little too late I'm afraid.

Andy Meighan
232 Posted 31/01/2013 at 19:42:08

Wow. With all due respect, he might be a good prospect... blah, blah... but not the marquee I was hoping for.

In the words of The Equals (or was it the foundations?) "Why do you build me up?"

Steve Guy
238 Posted 31/01/2013 at 19:50:34

Owen Coyle on 5 live thinks Stone is ace,

Brian Murray
324 Posted 31/01/2013 at 21:51:02

Very disappointing so far, only 1hour 2 go and all we have so is a 18 year old kid, I was expecting abit more than this

Anthony Jaras
337 Posted 31/01/2013 at 22:11:05

Listen, we are fifth with our current squad and with Hibbert, Coleman and Gibson to come back to full fitness soon, we can push for fourth.

What's the problem?

Anthony Jaras
358 Posted 31/01/2013 at 22:33:02

I admit, I was hoping for Vadis or a striker, but I'm not crying. I think we are strong enough, for now.

Jos Rowland
382 Posted 31/01/2013 at 22:58:04

I really thought we were going to get a nice surprise from the club, an exciting addition.

Stones will be a quality signing which I'm pleased about but another would've been terrific.

On the bright side, though, super Baines and Felli staying put... COYB!!

John O'Malley
263 Posted 02/02/2013 at 21:14:08

Forget the window it's gone!!

What we need now is Mr Moyes to sign to commit! If he does not, how can he expect the players? I want him to sign now! If not, there is life after Moyes – I think he's the sixth-best paid in the world?

So step up, Mr Laudrup, Mr Martinez etc... — Just my thoughts after watching the Villa game!

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