Ross Barkley

[flibbyflob]

Serious point but how the hell has he reached 18 months left on his contract?

What are they actually doing at our club behind the scenes?

 

[BurnhamBlue]

Rooney was twice the player at 16 that Ross will ever be, let's be honest. No comparison whatsoever.

The comparison was that they're both home grown, and both hyped up through the ranks. They may be a class apart, but there is a comparison unfortunately.

 

[kenada_blue]

He'd struggle to get in their team

Dunno. Would give Eriksen and Ali competition. Something they thought Sissoko may have done but hasn't.

They'd perform better in Europe too.

Hes giving Harry Winks a run out these past weeks so...

 

[kenada_blue]

I really doubt we're interested unless Pochettino or Levy have heard they can get him at a cut down price. I really like Barkley actually if he honed his game in the right direction I reckon he could be a great player.

He should be modelling his game on Dembele (our one), he has great touch, ball retention, press resistance and can beat a man, his main weakness is a lack of vision. Playing deeper he could create a ton of space by drawing in opposition to create space. He would need to improve his defensive game though.

Still got room to mould him as a player and you'd be a lot stronger as a team than having Sissoko and youth players to rely on.

Honestly think he'd give both Eriksen and Ali a bit of competition. He could do either job but if different ways (directness, counter attacking, pace).

He'd also have support of better players around him. Something we don't have.

 

[Baines' left foot]

I reckon that Tottenham rumour has some weight to it, it's an interesting one. Barkley would thrive under Pochettino, but he probably wouldn't get a game.

 

[Goat]

I reckon that Tottenham rumour has some weight to it, it's an interesting one. Barkley would thrive under Pochettino, but he probably wouldn't get a game.

Maybe @davek was right and Ronny is pushing him out!

 

[Papa Shango]

I reckon that Tottenham rumour has some weight to it, it's an interesting one. Barkley would thrive under Pochettino, but he probably wouldn't get a game.

He would have to up his work rate under Pochettino I reckon.

 

[MikeH72]

Serious point but how the hell has he reached 18 months left on his contract?

What are they actually doing at our club behind the scenes?

They've been busy with the important stuff mate, like extending Darron Gibson's contract.

 

[Mountfield1985]

The Barkley Derby.

It's happening lads.

 

[Nil Satis Niasse Optimum]

It's a tricky one with regards to his contract because I am sure his people will be pushing for him to be one of the top earners on a new contract, yet his performances have been nowhere near the best in the squad.

I'd like to see him given a new 4/5 year deal, but not as top earner. His value will remain high for a couple of seasons even if he doesn't progress exactly as expected, so a new contract isn't a massive risk, but it's getting the wage right that may be tricky. Too low an offer and he won't sign, too high and you'll have loads of players in the squad asking for parity.

 

[kenada_blue]

He would have to up his work rate under Pochettino I reckon.

Think Poch is a better man manager to do that.

 

[kenada_blue]

I reckon that Tottenham rumour has some weight to it, it's an interesting one. Barkley would thrive under Pochettino, but he probably wouldn't get a game.

I think he would. Would offer another way of playing.

They're not a counter attacking side, which I think he would add to.

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

Think the other day proved once and for all that he's a number 8, not 10. So much better with the game happening in front of him, when he drives forward they won't know whether he'll pass or skip past them.

Playing Gana in the Carsley role ahead of the defence, but behind say Schneiderlin and Barkley would be a thing of beauty. Lot of magic there.

 

[BlueToff]

Think the other day proved once and for all that he's a number 8, not 10. So much better with the game happening in front of him, when he drives forward they won't know whether he'll pass or skip past them.

Playing Gana in the Carsley role ahead of the defence, but behind say Schneiderlin and Barkley would be a thing of beauty. Lot of magic there.

With an (in-form) McCarthy able to cover / provide comp for two of those positions, and Barry as another alternative. Davies coming through as well, and Besic set to return from injury.

Basically, bin Clev. If we could get rid of Gibbo that'd be a bonus too.

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

With an (in-form) McCarthy able to cover / provide comp for two of those positions, and Barry as another alternative. Davies coming through as well, and Besic set to return from injury.

Basically, bin Clev. If we could get rid of Gibbo that'd be a bonus too.

McCarthy has a future here if he wants it, just about attitude with him. Agreed on Davies too, looks a cracking young player. Reckon this is Barry's last season with us though and same for Besic. I'd of loved Besic to make it here but injuries seem to be conspiring against him and I can't see it now.

Oh and those other 2 are already dead to me, I don't even consider them Everton players.