Ross Barkley

[whiteshadow]

The thing I like about Barkley is he's the opposite of Rodwell. He tries to make stuff happen and believes in himself. Ok, he may lose the ball sometimes but it's the only way he's going to learn and improve.

I think Rodwell was a good player but didn't have that drive, belief in himself to be more assertive on the pitch. I think Moyes' safety first philosophy stalled his development too. I don't think Ross is going to have that problem.

 

[Pabbers]

Rodwell would have been a different player under Robby, Im certain of it.

 

[Guest89]

Barkley can still go either way.

I just hope when he hits a bad patch or burns out people understand that and give him time.

 

[Toffeelover]

Over on Redcafe they have a thread devoted to Barkley and the over riding query is when are we ging to sign him up.

 

[babyhayley]

Over on Redcafe they have a thread devoted to Barkley and the over riding query is when are we ging to sign him up.

Ironic that the Manchester clubs are hungry for Scouse talent while their fans sing anti-Scouse songs!

 

[KevMirallas]

Thought he was brilliant again yesterday. Creative and intelligent, if only we had more like him.

 

[sportbillyblue]

Rodwell would have been a different player under Robby, Im certain of it.

Without that rusty nut control freak in charge (thanks Walken) I'm thinking how good things would be if Rodwell and Barkley were in the same midfield, throw Felli in the mix too and an electric paced wideman who can cross the ball ... now you're talking.

Thought the midfield looked a bit congested at times today, lacks balance on the right side of centre.

 

[dannyboy]

It's hilarious to see people slate a good manager like this.

Basically what you're saying is **** the new singings off we got in with the Rodwell money and persist with a young player the majority of our fans wanted shut of for the right price.

Not only that, but you dream up a midfield that looks brilliant on paper but would get torn apart in the premier league.

 

[MickM86]

Wonder what Hodgson thinks of him? Could make a fast transition to the England team for any up and coming friendlies.

 

[kenada_blue]

Over on Redcafe they have a thread devoted to Barkley and the over riding query is when are we ging to sign him up.

Moyes was never keen on him, so he wouldn't get him. In fact he was contemplating selling him a January or so a go if a team came in for silly money.

 

[Housequake]

Wonder what Hodgson thinks of him? Could make a fast transition to the England team for any up and coming friendlies.

No thanks, i'd rather he got injured playing for Everton.

 

[TheFinnFan]

No thanks, i'd rather he got injured playing for Everton.

yeah...look what happened to rodders

 

[Aidey9]

Thought he was brilliant again yesterday. Creative and intelligent, if only we had more like him.

Thought he did ok and always looked to go forward and be positive in his play. Looked decent when on the ball, he's a strong lad and got good feet, but what annoyed me about him yesterday was he didn't do enough to get into good space in the attacking third so we could give him the ball to make things happen.

And too many times he gave the ball straight back to the passing player first time which was usually backwards and sideways, which slowed the momentum of our game down instead of turning on the ball and looking to make things happen

But give him the games and the confidence will grow and so will he as a player!. You can see he's going to be a player.

 

[paulbefc]

It's a shame Pienaar's getting on. I could see him, Barkley, Mirallas and Baines forming an ace foursome, abusing back lines with their quick passing ability and skillz, given some time to gel a bit more.

 

[Titus Bramble]

It's a shame Pienaar's getting on. I could see him, Barkley, Mirallas and Baines forming an ace foursome, abusing back lines with their quick passing ability and skillz, given some time to gel a bit more.

A bit like Baines, Pienaar, Fellaini and Arteta used to.