Ross Barkley

Darth Toffeeman · February 25, 2017

Armaghtoffee said:
I'm worried that he hasn't signed a new deal.

I am...
But then I am not due to Lukaku situation too, and the Docks project.

Something is clearly afoot. Just that we are in the dark at the moment.

rochdaleblue · February 25, 2017

LouReedwalkonthewildside said:
Thought it was funny today when we're breaking away and the ball came to Barkley who seemed to slow the breakaway down (Cue groans and fume from the crowd) only for Barkley to turn and play a boss pass into Mirallas who pulled his shot wide.

That one moment to me summed up the recent improvement in Ross. The Ross of earlier in the season would have attempted to 'force a pass' much earlier and probably lost possession. As it was he retained possession, drew players to him and slid a lovely through ball to miralles. I have banged on before about Ross watching someone like David silva and his decision making, Ross produced a 'David Silva' moment in that pass.

Armaghtoffee · February 25, 2017

Darth Toffeeman said:
I am...
But then I am not due to Lukaku situation too, and the Docks project.

Something is clearly afoot. Just that we are in the dark at the moment.

If all 3 come off it will be an amazing summer for us.

I think they will but Everton has hurt me too many times before not to worry.

Darth Toffeeman · February 25, 2017

Armaghtoffee said:
If all 3 come off it will be an amazing summer for us.

I think they will but Everton has hurt me too many times before not to worry.

We have had 20 years of mismanagement.
That is not Everton.
Pre Sky we where a pioneer of football, a constant winner and a team that competed.

Kenwright and the board lowered expectation so much that we reinvented ourselves as a plucky, penniless over achieving club.

We have an owner now who will hopefully restore the former.
It will take time to change perceptions. There are fans into their 20s who know no different, Ross Barkley for example. Hopefully we are on the right path now.

We have had many false dawns so I understand any fears and anxiety.

Hopefully we have a lot of positive news in the coming months and years.

Armaghtoffee · February 25, 2017

Darth Toffeeman said:
We have had 20 years of mismanagement.
That is not Everton.
Pre Sky we where a pioneer of football, a constant winner and a team that competed.

Kenwright and the board lowered expectation so much that we reinvented ourselves as a plucky, penniless over achieving club.

We have an owner now who will hopefully restore the former.
It will take time to change perceptions. There are fans into their 20s who know no different, Ross Barkley for example. Hopefully we are on the right path now.

We have had many false dawns so I understand any fears and anxiety.

Hopefully we have a lot of positive news in the coming months and years.

Well said

ianefc · February 25, 2017

ianefc said:
He shouldn't play for us from now, until he proves he deserves it. He's had a terrible 2016.

ianefc said:
Sell ASAP.

Offers nothing.

I was annoyed with Valencia tonight, but now I think of it, at least he got on the ball and tried to make things happen. This fella is completely anonymous more often than not. If he has any value we should sell ASAP, if not get him signed up on a new contract and send him on loan.

ianefc said:
Apart from 3-4 months at the start of last season he been average at best for 2 1/2 years. He's not kicked on, In my opinion he'll never get to anywhere near what was projected. No manager has ever really fancied him at any level, he definitely is missing something key, something that good players have.

bluesb1970 · February 25, 2017

Noticed that RK was shouting at RB today "move when you have the ball!" Seems he's trying to make him more mobile with and without the ball!

LouReedwalkonthewildside · February 25, 2017

rochdaleblue said:
That one moment to me summed up the recent improvement in Ross. The Ross of earlier in the season would have attempted to 'force a pass' much earlier and probably lost possession. As it was he retained possession, drew players to him and slid a lovely through ball to miralles. I have banged on before about Ross watching someone like David silva and his decision making, Ross produced a 'David Silva' moment in that pass.

Totally agree mate, Ross has started to look really composed of late when he has the ball at his feet, looks like he's actually thinking about what he's going to do next.

Toffee-nerd · February 26, 2017

LouReedwalkonthewildside said:
Thought it was funny today when we're breaking away and the ball came to Barkley who seemed to slow the breakaway down (Cue groans and fume from the crowd) only for Barkley to turn and play a boss pass into Mirallas who pulled his shot wide.

That was beautiful. He's playing so well at the moment and needs a bit more trust from the fans. Loved that because it just proper piped all the groans down.

orly · February 26, 2017

ianefc said:

The dreaded self-vaulting

diggerdestroyer · February 26, 2017

Looks back to the boss player he is. Looks composed on the ball. A top top player when in this form.

bluesb1970 · February 26, 2017

Armaghtoffee said:
If all 3 come off it will be an amazing summer for us.

I think they will but Everton has hurt me too many times before not to worry.

I have it on good authority that our summer is going to be pretty good...

CahillsCornerFlag · February 26, 2017

He needs to keep letting his hair grow. Just watched the 20 min highlights and he was sublime.

Jib in lad · February 26, 2017

Looking good isn't he.

Walken · February 26, 2017

Toffee-nerd said:
That was beautiful. He's playing so well at the moment and needs a bit more trust from the fans. Loved that because it just proper piped all the groans down.

Best thing about it for me, a while ago the park and dinosaurs would have got to him, but he just did his thing, great to see