Ross Barkley

[Eggs]

Yep,the frustration is he can actually turn a game on his own,first half of the season he was much more consistent IMHO,but as with the general malaise from xmas onwards he has only flickered briefly.

....absolutely. I have been Barkley's biggest critic but let's not forget he played very well for a large part of the season and was on the PFA young player shortlist. Perhaps it's a coincidence but I think his and Lukaku's form has dipped since RM persisted with what I call 'industrious' wide players. Busy players look effective but we need quality to win football matches.

 

[Dario Terracotta]

....absolutely. I have been Barkley's biggest critic but let's not forget he played very well for a large part of the season and was on the PFA young player shortlist. Perhaps it's a coincidence but I think his and Lukaku's form has dipped since RM persisted with what I call 'industrious' wide players. Busy players look effective but we need quality to win football matches.

Hopefully Dowell in maybe for Cleverley today Eggs?,after the horse has bolted unfortunately but it will add some interest today to a "dead rubber"

 

[degsy]

Agree. I'd suspect it's not on him to determine which fitness plan he follows.

The lunatics have obviously got FULL control...for now.

Martinez has let the fitness slide something wicked and that's just the Hammies.

 

[bluestevon]

....absolutely. I have been Barkley's biggest critic but let's not forget he played very well for a large part of the season and was on the PFA young player shortlist. Perhaps it's a coincidence but I think his and Lukaku's form has dipped since RM persisted with what I call 'industrious' wide players. Busy players look effective but we need quality to win football matches.

Problem we have mate, is that the fitness levels of the squad are so low due to the trainign methods than we NEED to play Lennon or Besic for example to have even a remote bit of energy in the team, really neither should be needed as the squad should be actuaklly fit but it isn't...

 

[Toffeenick123]

I think Ross lost all interest after the defeat to City in the semi. Remember he is one of us. He knows the pain of not winning a trophy in 21 years. I think he has no confidence in Martinez and wants him out.

 

[Zaschrona]

Poor today again.

 

[DrEFC]

Hit and miss. Final ball letting him down again, as he often chosen the wrong option if he has more than half a second to think about it. Still can be so much more so I'll be gutted if he goes. #Wavertree4Lyf

 

[ilikecheese]

Dithers on the ball too much. Opportunities missed to start a counter with Ross holding the ball in the middle of the park.

 

[sageyefc]

Had a nice 10 minute spell in the 2nd half, bit so so the rest of the game though

 

[Mickey]

I think his natural game is being over-ridden by Bobbys tactics. It's why he seems so indecisive and dwells on the ball too long imo.

 

[Bluebonic]

I think Ross lost all interest after the defeat to City in the semi. Remember he is one of us. He knows the pain of not winning a trophy in 21 years. I think he has no confidence in Martinez and wants him out.

This is contradictory for me? He has lost all interest yet he is one of us? If i was given the opportunity to step out in a blue shirt i would run my nuts off and give 110% for the shirt, as would 100% of the crowd, so he isnt one of us, not really!

 

[kenada_blue]

Poor today again.

Really?

Assist, played Lennon through for the 2nd goal, created most of our limited chances?

It was a bang average performance from him but did all of the above.

 

[jonnyg]

Still got an assist and played a big part in the 2nd goal tho...

 

[MACCA75]

Said it from day one. It's The Emperor's New Clothes with Ross. He's run of the mill. Sorry.

 

[Norwegian Cow]

he needs a new manager. martinez has ruined him