Ross Barkley

[Simon baker]

Ross certainly doesn't play consistent forward passes either.

We need more quality creatively. First half didn't show anything to me at all.

He does play forward passes though difficult to hit a statue double marked though

 

[Carlito]

Today wasn't the time to drop Barkley. It's against the better sides that I don't want to see him.

Not that it matters. He's Sissoko's replacement at Spurs.

 

[kenada_blue]

Today wasn't the time to drop Barkley. It's against the better sides that I don't want to see him.

Not that it matters. He's Sissoko's replacement at Spurs.

Wonder if they'll swap Sissoko for him? We missed out massively in the summer

 

[Carlito]

Wonder if they'll swap Sissoko for him? We missed out massively in the summer

I know Koeman rates him, and he's obviously a handful on his day, but it's two clubs in a row now where his attitude has been questioned by the manager.

 

[kenada_blue]

I know Koeman rates him, and he's obviously a handful on his day, but it's two clubs in a row now where his attitude has been questioned by the manager.

He's a shocking player.

 

[ToffeeTim]

Seems you've already made your mind up tbf. I want him to stay more than anything, but he might honestly have it better with a different set of fans who don't crucify him for every bad or god forbid mediocre game he has. It's not like a certain group of you have shown him much loyalty in that regard, so to expect the same from him is a bit rich.

I think this is a daft argument. I've always really wanted him to do well. I've never heard anything more than a few aul boys shouting turn at him at GP. I really don't see how he's been targeted. There should always be expectations at Everton, and that's just a given. If he can't cope with that then we've got a problem.

 

[arch stanton]

Wonder if they'll swap Sissoko for him? We missed out massively in the summer

Really?? The Sissoko I've watched has been pants

 

[MACCA75]

Really?? The Sissoko I've watched has been pants

He was joking. Although it's far from inconceivable that we do actually sign him.

 

[arch stanton]

He was joking. Although it's far from inconceivable that we do actually sign him.

ah right, I've only just dipped into the last page of the thread, be asred reading through pages of guff.

 

[jonnyg]

I think this is a daft argument. I've always really wanted him to do well. I've never heard anything more than a few aul boys shouting turn at him at GP. I really don't see how he's been targeted. There should always be expectations at Everton, and that's just a given. If he can't cope with that then we've got a problem.

Fair enough, I've never gotten a chance to go to a match so I can't say for myself. However, I do think the level of "expectations" and the subsequent slating he gets when he doesn't meet them on here is overboard compared to other players.

 

[wainy]

One thing he has never ever done is hide no matter how bad he plays.

Stones fained sickness at anfield as we were getting pummelled & he was playing terrible but it didn't even make a headline.

Do yourself a favour mate and have a word with yourself

Never hides haha ok. When did he last turn up for a big game? Or are you one of them that's happy after a derby smashing "coz Ross smashed dem".

 

[Collie spainel]

Maybe Ross was dropped because of the contract situation maybe he's told Ron he's not staying

 

[kenada_blue]

Never hides haha ok. When did he last turn up for a big game? Or are you one of them that's happy after a derby smashing "coz Ross smashed dem".

Covered more distance than anyone in a blue shirt that day.

And I'd say Man City in the league cup semi home and away. Not his fault we couldn't defend a 3 goal lead.

But when was the last time the whole team turned up for a big game?

 

[blulouie]

Said this before ...I dont think Koeman is convinced about Ross.
I do think he has gave him every opportunity to prove himself , but looks like he's made his mind up now.
DCL starting in a game against the 3rd bottom team in the league while he sits on the bench doesnt bode well for him.
Once Koeman brings in his own attacking midfield players Ross will struggle to get any game time at all.
Sad to see really because we've all wanted Ross to fulfill his potential here.

 

[TheFinnFan]

His corners in the end made me cry

Ps poor