johnnydawg68
Chairperson, People's Front of Saint Domingo
I have heard Chelsea have been sniffing around our tea lady. Expect a bid in January.
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I have heard Chelsea have been sniffing around our tea lady. Expect a bid in January.
johnnydawg68
Chairperson, People's Front of Saint Domingo
http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/thescoutsnotebook/id/903?cc=5901
The Scout's Notebook weekly review of the progress of young stars worldwide returns, with standout performers from both Europe and South America to the fore on this occasion.
Following the World Cup draw on Friday, attention is now beginning to turn towards the potential stars of the tournament next summer, with time for players to make a late claim for places in their country's 23-man squads. Indeed, many who do make late charges for inclusion will have been featured in this column over the past 12 months.
Two of those in our review this week will hope to make the plane to Brazil next June, but will they maintain their form over the coming months?
Barkley the heartbeat as Everton shine
Everton are without doubt one of the best teams in the Premier League at present and are fully deserving of their place in the upper echelons of the league table. At Arsenal on Sunday they were once more sensational for long periods. What's better, is there was youth at the heart of the display -- with James McCarthy, Seamus Coleman, Ross Barkley, Romelu Lukaku and, later, Gerard Deulofeu all important to the balance and composition of the side.
It is not often that sides go to the Emirates and control the game, but that is exactly what Roberto Martinez's side achieved for the first half-hour of Sunday's game. At the heart of it all was young Englishman Barkley, playing at the point of a highly impressive midfield trio alongside McCarthy and Gareth Barry.
Arsenal couldn't get to grips with the 20-year-old for extended periods of the first hour. The directness of Barkley and his ability to find space between the midfield and defensive lines troubled the Gunners, who lacked a natural defensive midfielder on the day. While there were mistakes, Barkley was generally excellent at keeping his head up, feeding off striker Lukaku and spreading play to those around him.
Whether, like Wayne Rooney before him, Barkley will lose the directness that so unsettles defenders as he develops remains to be seen. However, he should become an ever more imposing figure, which bodes well given his ability to impact at this early stage. A place in the England World Cup squad is a nigh-on certainty should he maintain his form and fitness. He is an entirely different player to the majority of midfielders at Roy Hodgson's disposal and could prove a useful wild card to have at his disposal in Brazil.
The Scout's Notebook weekly review of the progress of young stars worldwide returns, with standout performers from both Europe and South America to the fore on this occasion.
Following the World Cup draw on Friday, attention is now beginning to turn towards the potential stars of the tournament next summer, with time for players to make a late claim for places in their country's 23-man squads. Indeed, many who do make late charges for inclusion will have been featured in this column over the past 12 months.
Two of those in our review this week will hope to make the plane to Brazil next June, but will they maintain their form over the coming months?
Barkley the heartbeat as Everton shine
Everton are without doubt one of the best teams in the Premier League at present and are fully deserving of their place in the upper echelons of the league table. At Arsenal on Sunday they were once more sensational for long periods. What's better, is there was youth at the heart of the display -- with James McCarthy, Seamus Coleman, Ross Barkley, Romelu Lukaku and, later, Gerard Deulofeu all important to the balance and composition of the side.
It is not often that sides go to the Emirates and control the game, but that is exactly what Roberto Martinez's side achieved for the first half-hour of Sunday's game. At the heart of it all was young Englishman Barkley, playing at the point of a highly impressive midfield trio alongside McCarthy and Gareth Barry.
Arsenal couldn't get to grips with the 20-year-old for extended periods of the first hour. The directness of Barkley and his ability to find space between the midfield and defensive lines troubled the Gunners, who lacked a natural defensive midfielder on the day. While there were mistakes, Barkley was generally excellent at keeping his head up, feeding off striker Lukaku and spreading play to those around him.
Whether, like Wayne Rooney before him, Barkley will lose the directness that so unsettles defenders as he develops remains to be seen. However, he should become an ever more imposing figure, which bodes well given his ability to impact at this early stage. A place in the England World Cup squad is a nigh-on certainty should he maintain his form and fitness. He is an entirely different player to the majority of midfielders at Roy Hodgson's disposal and could prove a useful wild card to have at his disposal in Brazil.
DanEFC92
Player Valuation: £90m
moosed
Player Valuation: £30m
new interview with him - http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fcs-ross-barkley-happy-6397698
his thoughts on lukaku and deulofeu - http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fcs-ross-barkley-lukaku-6397740
“He’s a funny lad.
“Each week his English is getting better too – I’ve taught him to say “Alright La”.
his thoughts on lukaku and deulofeu - http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fcs-ross-barkley-lukaku-6397740
“He’s a funny lad.
“Each week his English is getting better too – I’ve taught him to say “Alright La”.
yelyah
@Marty_1878
http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/265669.html?CMP=OTC-RSS
Get him signed to a 10 year contract!
Get him signed to a 10 year contract!
B
Big Fat Sam
Guest
Hand him a six-year deal. None of this three-year lark. Get him contracted until 2020.
I really hope he signs a new deal but truth be told I doubt if his advisers are advising him to sign a new deal with us.
ijjysmith
Calm
But to be fair, you would say that.
And by this I mean if we were 3-0 up at half time you'd say we'll lose 4-3.
well yes, i can see exactly how the two things equate.
“I knew when I heard Martinez was coming in I’d get my chance this season,” he says. “I’d seen the way he was with Callum McManaman and James McCarthy at Wigan, that he gives young players their chance.
“I knew I was the type of player to suit him because he’s a really tactical manager who likes to build up the play. So I felt confident this could be the season I’d break through.”
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/barkley-knew-martinez-would-give-6398187
“I knew I was the type of player to suit him because he’s a really tactical manager who likes to build up the play. So I felt confident this could be the season I’d break through.”
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/barkley-knew-martinez-would-give-6398187
thebluefox
Player Valuation: £50m
so that puts an end to signing for man u then
Phenom
Player Valuation: £70m
Keep telling my mates this, why would he want to play for Moyes again?
Baines' left foot
Player Valuation: £90m
Choooooo chooooooooo.
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