Ross Barkley

[wainy]

Whole team was poor not just Ross today. One thing I will say is that for a local lad his desire and effort in these games is particularly concerning. Was an ideal chance today for him to take the game by the scruff of the neck.

 

[paulbefc]

*slow clap*

 

[Simon baker]

It could be nerves of the derby and knowing the importance of the game. He was poor but there were also parts were he got his foot on the ball and drove at them.

Nobody in that team can leave with their heads held high, so he's not a lone in having a poor match

It's the second consecutive derby he has struggled to even control the ball.

He clearly has issues

 

[Abraders]

Really really poor showing today.

Simple stuff like just playing an easy pass, a little overlap etc - flapped at it all.

I'm actuallly surprised his stats are so good in the 'chance created' department because he actually doesn't create proper chances very much at all.

 

[kenada_blue]

It's the second consecutive derby he has struggled to even control the ball.

He clearly has issues

So have 10 other players.

 

[mkrudden]

As bad as it gets for Ross today.

Still absolutely quality.

 

[ford_uk]

He was trying too hard and it's all in the head with him. He wanted to win today

 

[collymcd]

Ross still isn't there mentally.

Hopefully with some better players around him next season it'll take some pressure off and allow him to improve.

 

[jonnyboy316]

Really really poor. I think he has played his last derby

 

[Rollo Tomassi]

Terrible display was a candidate amongst many for being the worst player on the pitch

 

[EFCPaul]

Wanted it too much I thought, typical case of playing the occasion and not the game.

 

[bilyaletdinov_]

are you lot joking? had a poor game but was miles better than a number of players.

 

[a bell maul]

He was terrible. But he wasn't alone in that

 

[bilyaletdinov_]

Been one of the best players in the league in 2017 btw, before people get on his back too much

 

[tsubaki]

that bit at the end where he was dribbling around the edge of our box was just awful