Ross Barkley

[Jamo Martinez]

Love him.

 

[Pat's Van]

he kicks the ball....a lot !!

 

[McBain]

Boss Ross Beyond Barkleydome

 

[yakublue]

Just wanted to post this from the Telegraph match report, don't care about England like but agree with the sentiment:

"Of all the emerging talent in this country, there are none classier than Barkley. Never mind this summer’s Under 21 tournament, Roy Hodgson should start the process of building his senior side around the 20-year-old during the next round of internationals."

 

[Billy Dean]

I was at the final last year- featuring Isco Alcantara De Gea for Spain, Borini even scored for Italy. It was excellent.
For any player's own personal professional development I think it is vital for them to compete in these tournaments.
Let's not kid, if the u21 team featured the likes of Wilshere, Ox, Chambers, Stones, Barkley, Sterling, this team could 100% win the tournament. No doubt about it. And is it of greater benefit for these players to play minutes off the bench in a world cup where they get eliminated in the group stage or to actually challenge to be the best on the continent amongst their contemporaries? They'll be able to take the experience of actually succeeding in international tournaments with them up to the senior level, among the other established stars who have never tasted anything close to success in international football.
That being said I trust Roberto to make the right decision- he has always seemingly valued player's taking part in international football (letting Ledson go instead of getting his club debut last year is a good example). But in my eyes I think it would be brilliant for Barkley, Stones, Browning, etc to go and challenge to win this thing.

This on toast la. Obviously I wouldn't want him to go if he's risking injury, but it would be a great experience and would ultimately benefit their clubs too IMHO.

 

[bluebud]

This is all true...which makes it even more insane that when he gets injured we have no one to turn to who can carry the threat to the opposition in the middle of the park. Obviously you wont get a like for like replacement for the prince of English football, but we need some back up in terms of a driving force 'box to box' type. That's as crucial as bringing in a CB next transfer window.

Delle Alli from MK Dons would be great cover for Ross.

 

[davek]

Delle Alli from MK Dons would be great cover for Ross.

Cant say I've heard of him, tbh.

Someone like N'Zogbia, who's coming toward the end of his Villa deal I think (and who Martinez has had in the past and rates), could do a job. His next fee will be half what Villa paid for him given his injury lay off.

 

[Woolly Blue]

You're being very naive if you don't think there's a huge difference between £80k a week and £160k a week pal, the difference is huge and there's no way him or his agent are going to let his contemporaries earn so much more money than he does just because he's a fan of the club he plays for.

There'll be a point soon were we pay him the going rate or someone else does.

Doesn't always happen like that though mate.
Exhibit # 1

Admittedly that's not what usually happens, but lets just enjoy Ross while he's here, which he's likely to be for at least 2 or 3 seasons.

 

[roydo]

Doesn't always happen like that though mate.
Exhibit # 1

Admittedly that's not what usually happens, but lets just enjoy Ross while he's here, which he's likely to be for at least 2 or 3 seasons.

Near the knuckle on the nipple filter there ffs WB.

 

[Baines' left foot]

He's gone lads and there's nothing you can do to stop it if you think you can then you're a pathetic blue nose bitter just face facts he's too good for us and we're not allowed to enjoy watching him play we should be talking about when and where he's going as it's the inevitable anyway stop kidding yourselves you deluded idiots he's gone he's way too good for us LOL

 

[Pat's Van]

Admittedly that's not what usually happens, but lets just enjoy Ross while he's here, which he's likely to be for at least 2 or 3 seasons.

I sincerely hope you're right, obviously hope he'd be here longer than that even

but unfortunately I have a horrible feeling that it's going to be more down to Kenwright and Co rather than Ross's own personal decision, and I can't for the life of me trust that lot not to sell.

*prays

 

[Chang Elephant]

but unfortunately I have a horrible feeling that it's going to be more down to Kenwright and Co rather than Ross's own personal decision, and I can't for the life of me trust that lot not to sell.

He will become Judas, Pat, mark my words

 

[Woolly Blue]

Near the knuckle on the nipple filter there ffs WB.

I rejected quite a few pics on the grounds that Leighton didn't look aroused.

 

[lynbrook1]

I always smile when I remember Coleman was 60k, but dont forget, Ross Barkley was free!

 

[bluemangroup]

I always smile when I remember Coleman was 60k, but dont forget, Ross Barkley was free!

Pure profit when we sell him. Good point.