Ross Barkley

[edge]

needs to grow a set

 

[MartyMcFly]

Didn't look the slightest bit arsed when he lost the ball today. Wasn't the only one though.

I don't think he has the hunger to match his ability.

I'm not even sure he has the ability any more.

 

[davek]

Yes its all because of the manager. He's brainless and just doesnt have vision. No manager will change that. He's got some talent but he's not as good as some people think he is.

You have no idea what you're talking about if you think Barkley is 'brainless' and without vision.

He's got 22 full international caps. He was doing fine until he was unfairly hung out to dry in public.

Koeman has dropped a massive bollock here. If you want to charge someone with being brainless then use it in relation his handling over RB.

 

[MartyMcFly]

He never gets in little pockets of space between defence and midfield like a number 10 should. He does my head in

That would require moving faster than jogging speed.

 

[Paul Dean]

He's become a liability now

Give him until May, No vast improvement then its time to move him on before his price drops below 15m

 

[ToffeeTim]

He gave as much effort as me between half 4 and 5 on a Friday afternoon whilst I count the seconds down.

 

[TommyDavo]

You have no idea what you're talking about if you think Barkley is 'brainless' and without vision.

He's got 22 full international caps. He was doing fine until he was unfairly hung out to dry in public.

Koeman has dropped a massive bollock here. If you want to charge someone with being brainless then use it in relation his handling over RB.

Like Barkley, but he has been very poor this season. Nothing to do with an excellent manager now in place. Personally I think it's a carry over from what he had to endure at the end of last season under a very poor manager.

 

[davek]

Like Barkley, but he has been very poor this season. Nothing to do with an excellent manager now in place. Personally I think it's a carry over from what he had to endure at the end of last season under a very poor manager.

Metaphorically, Koeman has chosen to break a butterfly on a wheel.

It's been so ham fisted it's unreal, and it places him in a poor light for me.

 

[MartyMcFly]

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fan-qa-roberto-martinez-11272823

Might not agree with the article but a mini segment from last year relating to Barkley being a square peg in a round hole:




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His failings this season are more evident because nobody is covering his mistakes and/or position

In the end even Martinez gave up on him and there were reports of a big argument between the two. I hope Ron doesn't ruin this season. We can still do something this year with Rom but it think Barkley is a lost cause.

As much as that saddens me but it has been two years of underwhelming performances and has never quite looked the same player after his knee injury.

 

[orly]

Struggling Weekly

 

[MikeH72]

He hasn't played well this season full stop. I know that doesn't fit in with the narrative that he's a world class player destroyed by Koeman, but it's the truth.

 

[riddick]

Might be an unpopular opinion but thought he played much better in the second half.

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

He hasn't played well this season full stop. I know that doesn't fit in with the narrative that he's a world class player destroyed by Koeman, but it's the truth.

Why let the truth get in the way of a really boring, obvious agenda?

 

[LABlue2]

I actually thought it was a positive when he took that shot first time (that sailed miles wide). Better than stalling on the ball.

 

[Deleted member 28206]

He won't ever succeed at Everton, 4th full season third manager and can't even boss a team like Bournemouth