Ross Barkley

[banno]

agreed. I am happy for him to play just wish he would put in a shift when he walks onto the green stuff

He does

 

[MACCA75]

You mean yesterday he was better than Barkley then I agree but I can't really recall any other time he has. 1 decent game and Osman is Iniesta. If Osman continues to play like that in the next 10 games then I will agree but I won't hold my breath waiting.

Any game that Barkley and Osman have appeared in this season.

 

[streeky]

He does

ok

 

[MACCA75]

And nobody is calling Osman Iniesta, but lots on here talk of Barkley comparing him to Rooney, Zidane, Gazza, Ballack etc.

 

[TheBlueGibbon]

And nobody is calling Osman Iniesta, but lots on here talk of Barkley comparing him to Rooney, Zidane, Gazza, Ballack etc.

Usually in reference to his potential, not his current ability.

 

[banno]

ok

Tut not much effort in your reply and you accuse Ross of lacking effort

 

[MACCA75]

Tut not much effort in your reply and you accuse Ross of lacking effort

Strolled about yesterday, wasn't bothered about blocking crosses or putting tackles in. Not sure how you didn't notice that.

 

[blue61]

Strolled about yesterday, wasn't bothered about blocking crosses or putting tackles in. Not sure how you didn't notice that.

I did mate, I love Barkley when he plays to his potential, but he was very poor yesterday.

 

[Elong]

And nobody is calling Osman Iniesta, but lots on here talk of Barkley comparing him to Rooney, Zidane, Gazza, Ballack etc.

Someone in the Osman thread did funnily enough yesterday. My eyes are still recovering.

 

[banno]

Strolled about yesterday, wasn't bothered about blocking crosses or putting tackles in. Not sure how you didn't notice that.

I noticed him attempt to block a few crosses and try a few tackles. He is not very good at them at all but then again I would rather see him readily available for when we get the ball back. Maybe he is under instruction to prepare for possession instead of tracking back all the time. Only RM and Barkley can tell us that. I think just 'Strolling about' is a bit harsh

 

[Foot Long Hot Dog]

I noticed him attempt to block a few crosses and try a few tackles. He is not very good at them at all but then again I would rather see him readily available for when we get the ball back. Maybe he is under instruction to prepare for possession instead of tracking back all the time. Only RM and Barkley can tell us that. I think just 'Strolling about' is a bit harsh

It's not harsh at all. He always strolls about leaving his man as soon as he's been beaten. It's got nothing to do with tactics and everything to do with attitude. I'm sick of seeing him put in half arsed shifts tbh

 

[toffee matt]

He's got the ability no question about it , it's the intelligence/decision making that's missing

 

[marty mcfly]

Strolled about yesterday, wasn't bothered about blocking crosses or putting tackles in. Not sure how you didn't notice that.

I'm a big fan of his but that can't be denied which is one of the reasons he's useless on the left.

Moyes was right when he said he shouldn't be given any responsibilities.

I don't think it's lazyness, he just doesn't like tackling and the most recent injury has made that worse.

 

[strummer]

Its naismith's fault. It hodgon's fault. Its bobby's fault. He can't play on the wing. He can't play in midfield. He can't play when coming off the bench. He takes a long time to recover form after injuries. He's too good to do any of that horrible tackling or blocking. Hmmm

 

[Eric Djemba-Djemba]

Right now, Osman is miles better than Barkley.

LOL