I can understand why John Stones has escaped most premier league fans radar but luckily for you lot, not your manager's. Do not be fooled by our lowly league position, as you are about to buy arguably the finest young defender in England. Not simply a right back, but an incredibly gifted, natural footballer who has occupied all right sided defensive roles for us this season and has recently been flourishing as a wing back in a 3-5-2 formation, as our form has turned under new manager David Flitcroft.

We are distraught he is leaving us so soon. A local lad, who loves the club,  level headed, a bit shy and just lives to play football - you couldn't ask for a more well adjusted youngster. He will play for England, have no doubt about that.

We are gutted, but Everton is a great club with a great manager and he will develop into a great player there.

It would be wise to loan him back for the rest of the season and get working with him properly next pre-season. The gradual adjustment would suit him.

Well good luck. He's one of our own, so look after him or we'll be round!