2025/26 Thierno Barry

[murphy89]

Not saying he’s ever going to reach the same level but maybe important to note that even Thierry Henry struggled when moving to prem.

It took him 8 games before he scored and even then he didn’t really get going until Christmas.

Numerous interviews in which he has spoken about the difficulty in adapting.

Pretty sure Berkamp and Drogba had similar issues.

Again, not saying he’s going to reach those heights. Merely pointing out that it can take even the most talented players time to adjust.

Unfortunately we’re not a patient or forgiving fan base. One of the reasons I find it hysterical when people on here claim we should follow a similar model to teams like Brighton, despite us never in a million years being prepared to giving signings time.

 

[Lanolin]

Not saying he’s ever going to reach the same level but maybe important to note that even Thierry Henry struggled when moving to prem.

It took him 8 games before he scored and even then he didn’t really get going until Christmas.

Numerous interviews in which he has spoken about the difficulty in adapting.

Pretty sure Berkamp and Drogba had similar issues.

Again, not saying he’s going to reach those heights. Merely pointing out that it can take even the most talented players time to adjust.

Unfortunately we’re not a patient or forgiving fan base. One of the reasons I find it hysterical when people on here claim we should follow a similar model to teams like Brighton, despite us never in a million years being prepared to giving signings time.

It depends which way you look at it with patience to be fair. If you look at stuff on here or twitter then yeah we're definitely not patient, but at the game it's a different thing. I was saying the other day, I was surprised to hear that there had been a negative reaction to Beto against West ham because that just hasn't really happened before at the game despite him being generally useless for 2 1/2 years. Barry will plenty of patience from matchgoing fans if he puts the effort in, he'll get criticised online by fans of whoever he plays for, that's just life.

 

[jazzy]

Not saying he’s ever going to reach the same level but maybe important to note that even Thierry Henry struggled when moving to prem.

It took him 8 games before he scored and even then he didn’t really get going until Christmas.

Numerous interviews in which he has spoken about the difficulty in adapting.

Pretty sure Berkamp and Drogba had similar issues.

Again, not saying he’s going to reach those heights. Merely pointing out that it can take even the most talented players time to adjust.

Unfortunately we’re not a patient or forgiving fan base. One of the reasons I find it hysterical when people on here claim we should follow a similar model to teams like Brighton, despite us never in a million years being prepared to giving signings time.

It depends which way you look at it with patience to be fair. If you look at stuff on here or twitter then yeah we're definitely not patient, but at the game it's a different thing. I was saying the other day, I was surprised to hear that there had been a negative reaction to Beto against West ham because that just hasn't really happened before at the game despite him being generally useless for 2 1/2 years. Barry will plenty of patience from matchgoing fans if he puts the effort in, he'll get criticised online by fans of whoever he plays for, that's just life.

I completely understand the points about him being young and needing time to adapt .

My major concern is that he doesn't seem that motivated or that he's trying to bust a guy when he gets the chance to play

 

[murphy89]

was surprised to hear that there had been a negative reaction to Beto against West ham because that just hasn't really happened before at the game despite him being generally useless for 2 1/2 years.

My major concern is that he doesn't seem that motivated or that he's trying to bust a guy when he gets the chance to play

Im not sure it’s a lack of motivation. The ask of Barry and Beto on Sunday would have been completely different.

Moyes will have given Barry instructions based on how we could win the game from a starting point of 0-0. He might have been told to keep to certain areas of the pitch, only press at certain times etc.

Beto comes on a 0-1 and the gameplan has changed. Much more direct, faster, putting pressure on etc.

Equally I think it’s part of the reason Beto was criticised against West Ham. He looked similarly disinterested. Didnt close down as much. And as pointed out by @Lanolin the fans weren’t happy.

It can’t be a coincidence that both players but similar first half performances in.

I think it’s much easier to look interested chasing a game at 1 down and it’s getting much more chaotic and less tactical.

 

[Swartzy]

We've done ourselves over, they didn't force us into signing him!

Only 2 signings in the Summer have improved us from last season, and one of them is a loan. Considering it's the ACON this season, it's a huge balls up that will show in time.

Alcaraz and keane say hi

 

[mikel_88]

Not going fully defend him as he needs to not let frustration get to him and keep putting in the work. The lack of attacking fb and still feel need more midfield runners to get crosses into the box amd also help support him more. I think have a good player in him just going have to give him time. Was why we needed another striker the last window