Ross Barkley

[VentureBrosEFC]

So glad you picked this point up.

I've said it a few times but there's definitely fans who forget that these players are real people. To some they seem to be players and that's it. They see them on the pitch and that's the end of it. It's really worrying.

They're only human after all. Don't put the blame on them.

I completely understand the sentiment you're trying to get across here and wouldn't ever try and legislate or moralize someone's life. Saying all that though, I just feel he's been unbelievably blessed to not only have played for his boyhood club but to come back so strongly from his leg beak half a decade ago. If it were me in that scenario I would spend my money on creating an environment around me that would help me succeed professionally (which in this case since he's one of us, personally too) to the utmost, i.e. dietician/cook, personal trainer for the off season, etc.

Maybe that's too harsh and I'm too robotic when it comes to a work / life balance but with what he's been able to earn if he's smart about it he can retire and live however he's deems fit from 30something on. Plenty of time and young enough to run around whatever town he chooses and running around with whatever woman he chooses.

I fully understand I might be an anomaly though.

 

[Tin-Tin]

Of course his lawyer would say that.

As you say, I think it's clear to everyone this isn't just some stranger having a pop for no reason.

The fact that he, or his mates didnt ring the police last night suggests he knows the lad.

 

[lancs blue]

good job big dunc wasnt out. someone takin a fancy to his pidgeons. feathers will
fly

 

[Eggs]

..if the unsubstantiated rumour I heard today is true, Barkley's improved contract is circa £60-£70k per week, less than half of that on offer to Lukaku who still has 2 years to run. If true it could be an indication of the club's resolve to keep him.

 

[BigDunc'sFod]

..if the unsubstantiated rumour I heard today is true, Barkley's improved contract is circa £60-£70k per week, less than half of that on offer to Lukaku who still has 2 years to run. If true it could be an indication of the club's resolve to keep him.

Worrying if true, that.

 

[Jamo Martinez]

I'll be honest. I'd take one on the chin for her.

 

[Connor]

..if the unsubstantiated rumour I heard today is true, Barkley's improved contract is circa £60-£70k per week, less than half of that on offer to Lukaku who still has 2 years to run. If true it could be an indication of the club's resolve to keep him.

No offer in to him apparently Eggs.

 

[Eggs]

No offer in to him apparently Eggs.

..that would be amazing if true.

 

[COYBL25]

Astounded by this......

What chance do you have against a tie and a crest

 

[Connor]

..that would be amazing if true.

True. There are just a few rumours about surrounding the situation. Like I'd heard there was a standing on the table but that's been disputed by others.

I suppose we'll wait and see really. Confident he'll sign eventually.

 

[LinekersLegs]

..if the unsubstantiated rumour I heard today is true, Barkley's improved contract is circa £60-£70k per week, less than half of that on offer to Lukaku who still has 2 years to run. If true it could be an indication of the club's resolve to keep him.

Thought he was already on about 60k a week?

 

[Wat Tyler]

..if the unsubstantiated rumour I heard today is true, Barkley's improved contract is circa £60-£70k per week, less than half of that on offer to Lukaku who still has 2 years to run. If true it could be an indication of the club's resolve to keep him.

Find that hard to believe mate.

 

[roydo]

..if the unsubstantiated rumour I heard today is true, Barkley's improved contract is circa £60-£70k per week, less than half of that on offer to Lukaku who still has 2 years to run. If true it could be an indication of the club's resolve to keep him.

Been my unfounded concern all along. "We have offered a contract, it is up to him"

Yeah, fine. But what sort of contract?

And if I am even a little bit right where you heard that from, a concern.

 

[Lukaku'sLeftTesticle]

I guarantee Ross is less arsed about this than some of the people on here. He's a young lad living in a city, who seems to enjoy a life outside of football. It won't be the first time he's took a punch and it won't be the last.
Happens literally every day.

If hes getting punched every day no wonder his decision making is so iffy. Lads brain must be mush !

 

[Deleted member 28206]

I reckon it was @davek