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Ross Barkley

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blueblue said:
I am not sure of what people's expectations of Barkley are.
I think that every young player we produce is compared to Rooney at the same age,and just about every player will not look well in that comparision.But then,Rooney at that age was a freak of nature.It could be said that Rooney at eighteen was at his peak,certainly he has never again imo had the same impact at international football as he had as a youngster.When you look at what Rooney was doing at eighteen you wonder just how much he has improved since that time.
Barkley's development is different and probably more gradual,it is not possible to tell how good a player he will be eventually.He has had difficulties with injuries and his form can be quite erratic.But we do see glimpses of what he can do,the ability is there,but not on a consistent basis.
Barkley has a better chance than most of being a top player,but there are no guarantees.The move to Sheffield is just a building block in his career.
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Rooney's done alright if he hasn't had the impact since 18 at international level yet is still on course to become England's highest ever goalscorer.
 

dixie7 said:
rodwell was by far the best midfielder in england at 16/17, wilshire came and steamrolled him, you cant predict anything. mcclean came from nowhere and took the premier league by storm, sterling was in the reserve team until a few months ago and already has an england call up, thats how fast things change in football.
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A superb point well made mate.

Nice one.
 
Really looking forward to watching Ross play against Leeds tonight for Sheff Wednesday. Apparently its the last day of his loan but they want to extend it
 

evertorial said:
Really looking forward to watching Ross play against Leeds tonight for Sheff Wednesday. Apparently its the last day of his loan but they want to extend it
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Thought his loan deal ended Monday?. Hope not as i would like to watch the game and see how he gets on?!. Got a sneaking feeling that now we've signed Hitzlsperger we'll let Barkley stay there for a little while longer yet, and it's a good idea as it will benefit his game massively IMO as he needs the games and experience!.
 

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