Ross Barkley

Mickey · September 12, 2016

Was undroppable under Bobby some time coming off the bench might do him good.

hetion · September 12, 2016

Tigger said:
If he wasn't a scouse blue he would be viewed in the same light as the Clev.

Nonsense.

ijjysmith · September 12, 2016

Bad day at the office.

He'll have better days.

Did someone just compare him to Cleverley??

BED

Pabbers · September 12, 2016

poor game but jesus h, leve the lad alone. 1 bad game ffs.

Everyone did watch Pogba the other day yes???

TrixyStevens · September 12, 2016

He was over indulged by Martinez.
Koeman won't be the same with him.
It'll bring out the best in the lad knowing that his place isn't safe.

DownOnTheUpside · September 12, 2016

had a stinker today but a 22 year old playing n10; it will happen

well done koeman for replacing him and not leaving him to die on the vine out there
he'll be back

NilSatisOptimum · September 12, 2016

swisso said:
Really needs to apply himself, seems to be losing 'game intelligence' every week. Hope he doesn't go the way of Rodwell. Jack was exciting at times too and showed flashes of brilliance.

Injuries finished him off, surprised what we got from City.

The Cowboy said:
I'm not entirely sure he does, y'know. Absolutely would not get near a top 4 first team.

That double leg break all those years ago, its never good!

PhilM · September 12, 2016

The Cowboy said:
I'm not entirely sure he does, y'know. Absolutely would not get near a top 4 first team.

Said it numerous times before - he has the potential to be a top player but currently lacks the real nouse to truly flourish.

II McColl II · September 12, 2016

Probably the worst half of football he has ever had in a blue shirt.

I like Ross and still think he can develop a lot more but i still don't see him as that #10 for us, Mirallas linked up play much more effectively in the final third than Ross has for a while and Mirallas isn't even natural in this sort of role.

Ross looks like he would be more suited to a 433 midfield role where the main focus on creativity isn't centered around him. The hope is he can still develop into the #8 type player due to his powerful running and technique but its becoming less likely the more time passes by.

Duncan Disordely · September 12, 2016

He wasn't great first half, but he was one of a 3/4 who could have been subbed at half time. The change worked and it's great to see a manager willing to make that decision. I'm a massive Barkley fan, but I'd go with Deulofeu ahead of him against Middlesborough now, and he'll have to play his way back in.

Tigger · September 12, 2016

ijjysmith said:
Bad day at the office.

He'll have better days.

Did someone just compare him to Cleverley??

BED

Vault me, been 3 years of this 'kicking on' moment. He's like the football equivalent of a ditsy blonde.

Yankfootball1 · September 12, 2016

ijjysmith said:
Bad day at the office.

He'll have better days.

Did someone just compare him to Cleverley??

BED

Agreed - Lets not overreact. Bad Game - But the response from the manager is exactly what he needs. He has to perform. He was the reason we got points the first two games. We all have bad days. How he reacts is the measure of him as a player. But effort and focus can make up for a bad day. Today was not one off those days and he has to recognize ways to contribute when not on his best.