Ross Barkley

maccavennie · February 4, 2017

that celebration just makes me lol

love it!

RFUS · February 4, 2017

Keep it up Ross lid.

He's always had everything in his locker but he's never shown everything in a game. Until recently. Pace, power, skill, vision and a little bit of showy arrogance. Ace.

Walken · February 4, 2017

I've been searching through this thread, looking at the non-believers, I can forgive them, forgiven yes but not forgotten, I've marked them for what they are

Thomasc · February 4, 2017

Walken said:
I've been searching through this thread, looking at the non-believers, I can forgive them, forgiven yes but not forgotten, I've marked them for what they are

I lost the faith completely, not ashamed to admit it. Thought he was never going to release the ball quicker and was tired of seeing him make bad decisions and lose possession time after time.

Football has a way of making people look daft though, so I can live with that.

He looks a proper player again, let's hope it continues.

Stan Lee Park · February 4, 2017

jonnyboy316 said:
Terrible against Stoke but excellent today! I don't recall a more frustrating player in my time watching Everton. So naturally gifted yet so inconsistent.

The Ross-haters just won't go away.
What does he have to do to make you see what 95% of the rest of us do?

Thomasc · February 4, 2017

Stan Lee Park said:
The Ross-haters just won't go away.
What does he have to do to make you see what 95% of the rest of us do?

Can people not make constructive criticism of something they see with their own eyes without being labelled a "hater?".

banno · February 4, 2017

Thomasc said:
Can people not make constructive criticism of something they see with their own eyes without being labelled a "hater?".

Most of it is not constructive though. People are expecting miracles from him and if it doesn't happen then he is slated. Time to recognise his obvious good points rather than waiting for bad points. To me the lad has improved immensely since Koeman laid down the gauntlet. Good on both on them.

Osamabindiesel · February 4, 2017

Thomasc said:
Can people not make constructive criticism of something they see with their own eyes without being labelled a "hater?".

He has been on a great run of form recently, but like everyone else he was poor against Stoke (particularly in the second half). Really impressed me today; most impressed I have seen him on both sides of the ball for the full 90

Stan Lee Park · February 4, 2017

Thomasc said:
Can people not make constructive criticism of something they see with their own eyes without being labelled a "hater?".

Of course people can make constructive criticism. And if I see any I'll acknowledge it.

Mrk · February 5, 2017

He's been utterly terrible at times this season, but the past few games, and this one in particular, he's been fantastic. Hope he keeps it up.

Thomasc · February 5, 2017

Mrk said:
He's been utterly terrible at times this season, but the past few games, and this one in particular, he's been fantastic. Hope he keeps it up.

This is the balanced and well explained posts I like to read.

When he's good, we will say he is good. When he is bad, etc etc

chrismpw · February 5, 2017

Thomasc said:
I lost the faith completely, not ashamed to admit it. Thought he was never going to release the ball quicker and was tired of seeing him make bad decisions and lose possession time after time.

Football has a way of making people look daft though, so I can live with that.

He looks a proper player again, let's hope it continues.

I'd associate with this comment too. Never figured he had a football brain and had met his limit. A bit of confidence though and the world is your lobster.
Just hope he (and Tom D) don't get ruined by being called up for England crab-ball doubt yourself predictable coaching though.

DanEFC92 · February 5, 2017

Tel001 · February 5, 2017

Walken said:
I've been searching through this thread, looking at the non-believers, I can forgive them, forgiven yes but not forgotten, I've marked them for what they are

Mark me all you want! My main problem with him was he wasn't doing the ugly stuff and when the good stuff wasn't coming off .... he was a passenger. Said the reason he was getting abused )and feeling under pressure from the crowd) was becuase of his workrate...

He's putting in the hard yards now and the fans are responding , giving him less pressure , more confidence which is resulting in better performances and that Leeds to everyone being happy...

mmmmsnouts · February 5, 2017

Delighted to see him turning a corner. I don't think I ever got to the point of wanting him sold (someone could go back and vault me I suppose) but I did think he may never fully develop in an Everton shirt.

And everyone talking about his pre-celebration but how about the backheel flick to play Rom in for his fourth?