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MartSlinger
Player Valuation: £40m
None of that will happen.
Im fairly confident that the lad would sign ANY Everton contract put in front of him at this moment in time.
Christiffa25
Player Valuation: £35m
This. He is pure Everton, and IMO is in no rush to move on anytime soon. That's not to say years down the line, if we don't move forward or start winning things there may come a point in his career when he'd may want/have to move on. If he continues as he is and fulfils his potential it would be a crime if he never played CL footy.
People have been scared by what happened with Rooney. The circumstances tho are completely different. Rooney grew up watching a team NEVER in with a shout of winning anything. He came through into a team very average and never likely to be winning anything (with him in it or not)....
Barkley on the other hand, has grown up with a "Nearly" team, just lacking a few players. He's come into a very good team where he can make a difference and be the star who makes us win a trophy or qualify for CL. A little like Gerrard over the road, he stayed because Liverpool were challanging and he carried them for years at times, when he could of moved on.
He may have to leave one day, but I seriously don't think it will be soon or we will be forced to sell. Times are different now it's not 10yrs ago.
bluebud
Player Valuation: £35m
Great article about Ross.
The making of Ross Barkley: Even aged eight and kicking a ball in the park, the Everton midfielder looked like a star
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2444274/The-making-Everton-midfielder-Ross-Barkley.html
Anfield held its breath. With three minutes of the big game remaining and the outcome hanging in the balance, the coach stood on the touchline, desperately trying to convey his message.
Broadgreen International held a 2-1 lead over All Saints in the final of the Liverpool Echo Cup in May 2008.
Broadgreen’s manager had one thing on his mind: to see out time. Ross Barkley, however, had other ideas.
Wonderkid: Barkley, at 14, leads Broadgreen to an Echo Cup win at Anfield in May 2008
Picking up possession inside his own half, Barkley surged the length of the pitch, slipping tackles on the way, and slammed a shot home from an acute angle.
It was his second goal of the game and another spectacular example of a special talent delivering just when it mattered.
Up in the stands, the then Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez — there to present the trophy — nodded approvingly.
‘I remember screaming at Ross to hold his position, but he went off on this mazy run to score,’ recalled Andy Cawley, head of PE at Broadgreen.
‘The teacher from All Saints looked at me and said, “There is nothing you can do about that” and he was right. He was always going to go far.’ So it has proved.
From then to now: Young Barkley receives the trophy from Rafael Benitez in 2008 (left) and made his England debut against Moldova at Wembley
Barkley grew up in Wavertree, a working-class area of Liverpool hemmed between two huge playing fields. It was on one of them, Botanic Park, that Barkley came to the attention of Ash Celtic, one of Liverpool’s best-known Sunday League teams.
‘I was taking a training session when my dad shouted me over,’ said Ricky Heywood, whose father Alby formed Ash Celtic in 1976.
‘I remember him saying to me “see that kid over there, he’s going to play for England”.
‘Dad had seen hundreds and hundreds of kids come through the club, but I’d never heard him say something like that.
‘He was pointing at Ross, who was only eight at the time. I said “Who? Him?” But dad was adamant.
He said as soon as Ross learned the technical side of things, he would be something else. As soon as he started playing, dad kept saying he reminded him of (Manchester United’s) Duncan Edwards.
Young gun: Barkley pictured at the age of 14 in his Everton gear
‘The first time I knew he was something special was on a trip to Belgium. Gradually, all the locals came over to watch the game Ross was playing in because word had spread. He was that good.’
He soon attracted a legion of scouts but, once Everton made it clear they wanted to sign him, there was no decision to be made for the 11-year-old Barkley, who had grown up idolising former Goodison striker Duncan Ferguson.
Everton’s former Academy Director Ray Hall, who oversaw Barkley’s development until he was 16, remembers his first game:
‘A few months earlier, Wolves had given us a good beating, but Ross played in central defence that day and we ended up drawing 1-1.
‘Ross really stood out. He always looked like he could move into midfield. He is two-footed, can pass, shoot and has always been physically strong. As soon as we could, we gave him a guarantee he would be offered a professional contract.’
Stories abound about his precocious talent. One involves a game against Yeovil. He stunned those watching by scoring a thumping 25-yard drive with his right foot that flew into the stanchion. Five minutes later he repeated the feat, only this time with his left foot.
Hero: Goodison Park legend Duncan Ferguson was Barkley's idol
Talent, however, without desire is not enough and, to show how much Barkley wanted to make it, he used to run from his home in Wavertree to Everton’s Finch Farm training retreat, when he couldn’t get a lift off his maths teacher at Broadgreen International. The distance, for the record, is six miles.
Within six months of signing his first professional contract, Barkley had helped England’s Under 17s win the European Championship.
Four months later, though, he was struck by a sickening injury.
Barkley suffered a double leg break playing for England’s Under 19s in Belgium when he collided with Liverpool’s Andre Wisdom. So severe was the trauma, the Belgian doctor who initially examined him said he may never play again, a prospect that left him ‘terrified’.
England Under 19 head coach Noel Blake told Sportsmail: ‘It was just one of those freak things. Ross and Andre came at the ball from different angles and collided in front of me.
‘It was terrible to see two young, talented boys hurt like that in such a manner. Still to this day I don’t feel comfortable thinking about what happened, as it was so upsetting. Thankfully Ross recovered and it showed his strength of character that he got back so quickly.’
On the run: Barkley in action against Newcastle during Everton's 3-2 victory
During that long rehabilitation, made bearable by the support he received from David Moyes, his mother, Diane, was his rock.
‘When I was younger, I’d always say that one day hopefully I will play for Everton,’ says Barkley. ‘I used to say “if I play for Everton” and my mum would say “no, when you play for Everton”. She’d always be positive for me. She has been the biggest influence for me.’
On target: Barkley celebrates after scoring against Newcastle on Monday night
‘Strength of character’ always crops up in conversations about Barkley. Other injuries have checked his progress, but his determination to succeed never wavered. When he was given his Premier League debut by Moyes in August 2011 against Queens Park Rangers, as a 17-year-old, the impression he made on senior team-mates was deep.
While his performance in a 1-0 defeat was full of verve, more impressive was the way he moved around the dressing room. Barkley wasn’t overcome with nerves. He simply came in, got changed, listened to instructions and got on with his job. ‘He has been through an awful lot for a young lad,’ explains Everton reserve manager Alan Stubbs.
‘But he has never let it bother him. He is always self-evaluating, looking at clips on the video of himself to see how he can improve. To put it simply, he is a born winner.’
Boyhood club: Barkley joined Everton at the age of 11
He is also clever. Spells on loan at Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds last season taught him ‘how important it is to win’ and were crucial in his education. Now the benefits are there for all to see.
This season, with new boss Roberto Martinez giving him a platform, Barkley has come alive and the secret of how good he might become is well and truly out.
‘It was no surprise to me when Ross was given a call-up,’ said England captain Steven Gerrard after Barkley had been elevated to the seniors. ‘He has started the season on fire. I like his physique, his touch and if he keeps his feet on the ground, keeps learning and improving, I’m sure he is going to be a big talent for club and country for a long time.’
To the top: Barkley, pictured here at the 2013 U20 World Cup, has worked his way through the England youth ranks
From schoolboy hero to England international in five years shows how fast Barkley’s star is rising.
There is no telling where it will stop. For now, it’s Manchester City today and then England’s crucial World Cup qualifiers.
The making of Ross Barkley: Even aged eight and kicking a ball in the park, the Everton midfielder looked like a star
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2444274/The-making-Everton-midfielder-Ross-Barkley.html
Anfield held its breath. With three minutes of the big game remaining and the outcome hanging in the balance, the coach stood on the touchline, desperately trying to convey his message.
Broadgreen International held a 2-1 lead over All Saints in the final of the Liverpool Echo Cup in May 2008.
Broadgreen’s manager had one thing on his mind: to see out time. Ross Barkley, however, had other ideas.
Wonderkid: Barkley, at 14, leads Broadgreen to an Echo Cup win at Anfield in May 2008
Picking up possession inside his own half, Barkley surged the length of the pitch, slipping tackles on the way, and slammed a shot home from an acute angle.
It was his second goal of the game and another spectacular example of a special talent delivering just when it mattered.
Up in the stands, the then Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez — there to present the trophy — nodded approvingly.
‘I remember screaming at Ross to hold his position, but he went off on this mazy run to score,’ recalled Andy Cawley, head of PE at Broadgreen.
‘The teacher from All Saints looked at me and said, “There is nothing you can do about that” and he was right. He was always going to go far.’ So it has proved.
From then to now: Young Barkley receives the trophy from Rafael Benitez in 2008 (left) and made his England debut against Moldova at Wembley
Barkley grew up in Wavertree, a working-class area of Liverpool hemmed between two huge playing fields. It was on one of them, Botanic Park, that Barkley came to the attention of Ash Celtic, one of Liverpool’s best-known Sunday League teams.
‘I was taking a training session when my dad shouted me over,’ said Ricky Heywood, whose father Alby formed Ash Celtic in 1976.
‘I remember him saying to me “see that kid over there, he’s going to play for England”.
‘Dad had seen hundreds and hundreds of kids come through the club, but I’d never heard him say something like that.
‘He was pointing at Ross, who was only eight at the time. I said “Who? Him?” But dad was adamant.
He said as soon as Ross learned the technical side of things, he would be something else. As soon as he started playing, dad kept saying he reminded him of (Manchester United’s) Duncan Edwards.
Young gun: Barkley pictured at the age of 14 in his Everton gear
‘The first time I knew he was something special was on a trip to Belgium. Gradually, all the locals came over to watch the game Ross was playing in because word had spread. He was that good.’
He soon attracted a legion of scouts but, once Everton made it clear they wanted to sign him, there was no decision to be made for the 11-year-old Barkley, who had grown up idolising former Goodison striker Duncan Ferguson.
Everton’s former Academy Director Ray Hall, who oversaw Barkley’s development until he was 16, remembers his first game:
‘A few months earlier, Wolves had given us a good beating, but Ross played in central defence that day and we ended up drawing 1-1.
‘Ross really stood out. He always looked like he could move into midfield. He is two-footed, can pass, shoot and has always been physically strong. As soon as we could, we gave him a guarantee he would be offered a professional contract.’
Stories abound about his precocious talent. One involves a game against Yeovil. He stunned those watching by scoring a thumping 25-yard drive with his right foot that flew into the stanchion. Five minutes later he repeated the feat, only this time with his left foot.
Hero: Goodison Park legend Duncan Ferguson was Barkley's idol
Talent, however, without desire is not enough and, to show how much Barkley wanted to make it, he used to run from his home in Wavertree to Everton’s Finch Farm training retreat, when he couldn’t get a lift off his maths teacher at Broadgreen International. The distance, for the record, is six miles.
Within six months of signing his first professional contract, Barkley had helped England’s Under 17s win the European Championship.
Four months later, though, he was struck by a sickening injury.
Barkley suffered a double leg break playing for England’s Under 19s in Belgium when he collided with Liverpool’s Andre Wisdom. So severe was the trauma, the Belgian doctor who initially examined him said he may never play again, a prospect that left him ‘terrified’.
England Under 19 head coach Noel Blake told Sportsmail: ‘It was just one of those freak things. Ross and Andre came at the ball from different angles and collided in front of me.
‘It was terrible to see two young, talented boys hurt like that in such a manner. Still to this day I don’t feel comfortable thinking about what happened, as it was so upsetting. Thankfully Ross recovered and it showed his strength of character that he got back so quickly.’
On the run: Barkley in action against Newcastle during Everton's 3-2 victory
During that long rehabilitation, made bearable by the support he received from David Moyes, his mother, Diane, was his rock.
‘When I was younger, I’d always say that one day hopefully I will play for Everton,’ says Barkley. ‘I used to say “if I play for Everton” and my mum would say “no, when you play for Everton”. She’d always be positive for me. She has been the biggest influence for me.’
On target: Barkley celebrates after scoring against Newcastle on Monday night
‘Strength of character’ always crops up in conversations about Barkley. Other injuries have checked his progress, but his determination to succeed never wavered. When he was given his Premier League debut by Moyes in August 2011 against Queens Park Rangers, as a 17-year-old, the impression he made on senior team-mates was deep.
While his performance in a 1-0 defeat was full of verve, more impressive was the way he moved around the dressing room. Barkley wasn’t overcome with nerves. He simply came in, got changed, listened to instructions and got on with his job. ‘He has been through an awful lot for a young lad,’ explains Everton reserve manager Alan Stubbs.
‘But he has never let it bother him. He is always self-evaluating, looking at clips on the video of himself to see how he can improve. To put it simply, he is a born winner.’
Boyhood club: Barkley joined Everton at the age of 11
He is also clever. Spells on loan at Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds last season taught him ‘how important it is to win’ and were crucial in his education. Now the benefits are there for all to see.
This season, with new boss Roberto Martinez giving him a platform, Barkley has come alive and the secret of how good he might become is well and truly out.
‘It was no surprise to me when Ross was given a call-up,’ said England captain Steven Gerrard after Barkley had been elevated to the seniors. ‘He has started the season on fire. I like his physique, his touch and if he keeps his feet on the ground, keeps learning and improving, I’m sure he is going to be a big talent for club and country for a long time.’
To the top: Barkley, pictured here at the 2013 U20 World Cup, has worked his way through the England youth ranks
From schoolboy hero to England international in five years shows how fast Barkley’s star is rising.
There is no telling where it will stop. For now, it’s Manchester City today and then England’s crucial World Cup qualifiers.
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Don't think that is a lie mate. Doctors abroad (the first to assess) said something along those lines. When analysed by Everton they provided a more optimistic outlook
I think the real question here is,is he better then Zidane.
Bedfordshiretoffee
Player Valuation: £1.5m
My only concern with Ross, is that the media love to build a hero and then enjoy knocking them down.
He is only 19, people should not expect too much of him just yet. He will play at the top for a dozen years all being well.
He is only 19, people should not expect too much of him just yet. He will play at the top for a dozen years all being well.
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Ross I f*cking love you la
Jags..class
Player Valuation: £70m
Love watching him play football.
Librarian
Player Valuation: £70m
He scores a cracker against a CL club and watch them go into overdrive...
kenada_blue
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Wrong thread lol
Dave Smith
Player Valuation: £50k
He broke his leg in Belgium with England and was initially told by the Belgian doctor who looked at it that he wouldn't play again. And it was Tenerife that Everton sent him and his family on holiday to.
Mad the way barkley and lukaku played against each other in an under 13 tournement Everton got beat 2 - 1 by the way, both goals set up by lukaku two of the best prospects in football helping develop each others game lets just enjoy it while we can and talk about it in years to come that we seen ross barkley and romelu lukaku take the country by storm
Pabbers
Player Valuation: £60m
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