Ross Barkley

[Seamus Colemole]

Now, I know that invariably this is going to mean that I'm somehow in Damon's "gang" now, but I do have to point out that he is, in fact, completely correct in stating that younger athletes are more at risk of injury than others.

Evidence, you say?

Well, there's this: http://www.youthsafe.org/factsnfigures/facts-a-figures.html

Yes, I know that doesn't specifically deal with sporting injuries; however, I draw your attention to the paragraph entitled "Why is the risk of injury in young people so high?" - factors such as overconfidence and lack of experience will affect younger people in all areas of life, sports included.

Then there's this: http://www.akspublication.com/paper08_jul-dec2008.htm

An examination of the prediliction in younger athletes (defined as between the ages of 6-20 years in the intoduction) for injuries related to "overuse" of muscles, joints etc. - a higher proportion of this type of injury than is commonly seen in adults.

I could go on, but then it will get even more boring.

The moral of this story is - when you're right, you're right. Can we all go back to being mates again now folks? Testing times are meant to bring people with common ground together after all, and we seem to just be bitching at each other instead....

I don't think damon ever actually said that younger athletes are more at risk of injury.

If he did people including myself would agree with him because yes that is true.

It was the fact that he was claiming Jack Wilshire only suffered a stress fracture due to playing "too much too young", and that proved that it was right that Barkley was not playing whatsoever for us in recent months. He's nothing to do with Barkley in this case.

All players are at risk of injury, and all players should not be overplayed as that increases the risk of injury.

But that doesn't stop them being played alltogether.

Play Barkley in 50 games this season? No.

Use him sparingly? Yes.

Don't use him at all? No.

 

[Neiler]

Someone do something quick, stick Hallem Hope in as well while your at it.

 

[kenada_blue]

I don't think damon ever actually said that younger athletes are more at risk of injury.

If he did people including myself would agree with him because yes that is true.

It was the fact that he was claiming Jack Wilshire only suffered a stress fracture due to playing "too much too young", and that proved that it was right that Barkley was not playing whatsoever for us in recent months. He's nothing to do with Barkley in this case.

All players are at risk of injury, and all players should not be overplayed as that increases the risk of injury.

But that doesn't stop them being played alltogether.

Play Barkley in 50 games this season? No.

Use him sparingly? Yes.

Don't use him at all? No.

Throw Rodwell on with hamstring damage? Yes

 

[Matt Damon]

"My intention is to reintroduce Ross back into the first-team squad and my idea was always to do it around April time," Moyes revealed. "I've told the boy what my thoughts were. I think he needed six months of games. I hear a lot of people asking where Ross is but he's not been ready to play in the team. But there are certainly signs that he is getting better now.

"I think it was for his own good. He needed the games and we've played him in the reserves and the youth team. We've tried to get as many games into him as possible because he missed a year and a half of football prior to that. He's missed so much football and now I'm looking to reintroduce him again towards the end of the season, when I think it's a bit easier to do."

Have you beauts. Have it!

At least we're not Villa!


He's almost READY.

 

[Roztitute]

Have you beauts. Have it!

At least we're not Villa!


He's almost READY.

But he's been good enough all season, why wait? Phil Neville a better option than him?

 

[MoJo]

But he's been good enough all season, why wait? Phil Neville a better option than him?

Didn't you read the post, mate?

 

[Matt Damon]

But he's been good enough all season, why wait? Phil Neville a better option than him?

READ WHAT HE'S SAYING.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/mar/06/everton-ross-barkley-david-moyes?

 

[Roztitute]

I read it, it's bollocks. Oh well at least he'll get played now. Better late than never.

 

[Matt Damon]

I read it, it's bollocks. Oh well at least he'll get played now. Better late than never.

Its bollocks?

But since when did you know anything about coaching a player with a double leg break back?

Out for over a year. Not even 17 years old at the time.




You just don't want to listen to what he's saying. Ridiculous.

 

[BigBlueBalls]

Axes getting ground. Check.
Flame wars still going. Check.
Villa mentioned again and again. Check.

Which youth players has Moyes succeeded with previously? Use that as a stick to beat him with if you can twist it that way?

 

[Matt Damon]

Axes getting ground. Check.
Flame wars still going. Check.
Villa mentioned again and again. Check.

Which youth players has Moyes succeeded with previously? Use that as a stick to beat him with if you can twist it that way?

It'll be Moyes' fault.


Crazies.

 

[Brennan]

Its bollocks?

But since when did you know anything about coaching a player with a double leg break back?

Out for over a year. Not even 17 years old at the time.




You just don't want to listen to what he's saying. Ridiculous.

So he can play internationals and in the reserves but he can't play one game a month or even make any decent substitute appearances instead of Phil Neville.

Okay lad.

 

[Matt Damon]

So he can play internationals and in the reserves but he can't play one game a month or even make any decent substitute appearances instead of Phil Neville.

Okay lad.

I was telling you he'd be getting back in the team before the end of the season.

http://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/39988-Ross-Barkley/page8

He will before the end of the season. But it won't be unless he's ready.

http://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/39988-Ross-Barkley/page9

1. Yes he will play a full season; if he escapes injury

2."I think under the guidance of David Moyes, Ross Barkley will develop into a superstar who will play a full season for Everton...." - I stand by that and you can add that to the vaults.

3. No. I'm only interested in Everton. Meaning Barkley, Everton and anyone else we bring through which is more likely if our club does the above see point 2.

4. Rubbish statement re: Moyes ruining Barkley.

http://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/39988-Ross-Barkley/page10

Thats a very very good sign. If it were true. Because it isn't.

http://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/36661-Ross-Barkley-Injured-Again

He turned his ankle in training in July 2011.

The longer he goes without major incident. The better. The more likely we'll see him play - regularly - when he's ready.

YOU WUZ TOLD!

 

[Brennan]

I was telling you he'd be getting back in the team before the end of the season.

Do you want a medal ?

You said he would be back in the team before the end of the season. Guess what ? Nobody cares. He should be in the squad whenever he's fully fit. Apparently that would be right now because he's playing internationals and playing for the reserves.

 

[Azzurri]

I believe Barkley's been ready to play instead of Phil Neville since around the age of 6.