Ross Barkley

[trebilcock66]

A number of posters on here expressing the hope that Ross will 'focus' now. You may be right of course but I think I see something slightly different.

Might it not be that he's trying too hard? Perhaps what he needs is to relax (in his head I mean) more?

I see him receiving the ball and somehow freezing in the moment....maybe move forward a few yards but without a clear idea of what he's going to do next. But no shortage of focus or effort....just of options.

If I'm right then it's definitely a coaching problem. Coaching for Ross in thinking correctly under pressure. And coaching for the wide players and striker in giving him options.

Interestingly, I have seen him change a game with a single moment of brilliance. In an England shirt. Can't recall who England were playing but he threaded the ball through the eye of a needle to Walcott who scored. And his best moments for us have been instinctive.....wondrous goals against Man City Swansea

Personally I think he will come good under RK. Just needs the right kind of leadership.

 

[DownOnTheUpside]

Good call imo ....Barkley has the ball firmly in his court now. He has to improve as he is truelly the focus of many atm; this is for me a huge crossroad in his future, for me he can can change a game with a moment if brilliance but he cannot control a game

He will be up to show his worth tonite no doubt COYB

He played a big part in the spurs game

 

[tonka1878]

Tough love from the manager. Nothing but love from me.

 

[Duncan Disordely]

Good to see him start tonight, up to him to make amends for his poor showing on Monday.

 

[kenada_blue]

Wont be surprised to see him tear it up today

 

[DownOnTheUpside]

Wont be surprised to see him tear it up today

we live in hope, very exciting player when he's on form

 

[BigDunc'sFod]

Bum the Smoggies heads in, Rosco

 

[Jimmy Grimble]

So we base players inclusion in the team based on a 45min performance

If we talk of merit Barkley should be in the starting 11

He's in. I hope he justifies the faith. He's a great player on his day. I suspect he can't afford too many performances like the last one if he is to retain his starting place.

 

[yakublue]

Lookin sharp so far tonight.

 

[Lowste]

He's in. I hope he justifies the faith. He's a great player on his day. I suspect he can't afford too many performances like the last one if he is to retain his starting place.

I thought he played well today, done the easy things and was dangerous at times

 

[bazzer25]

Much better today, and hopefully he can keep improving on it from here on. Just needs to move the ball a little quicker at times.

 

[yakublue]

Played well

 

[nsno-chris]

Like night and day; that first half against Sunderland was dire. Looks like he's had a word in his ear; make sure the simple things are done and the rest will come. He grew into that game with every minute

 

[LinekersLegs]

Always hard to tell how someone is going to react to a bad patch and criticism but Ross did really well today, delighted for him and hopefully he takes confidence from that and shows us his undoubted talent.

 

[ToffeeTim]

Solid performance from him today. Did lots of good things out there.