Mr Happy
Player Valuation: £35m
Happy to. He's just too ungainly to ever be a prolific forward in this league. I dont see anything to prove otherwise. All my own views.
Should be just a base rule of fandom
Don't rush to judgement on new signings specifically young players who are new to the league
So many different factors that can impact how somebody settles.
Why do those fans feel the need to do the same thing over and over again. Probably needs our fan therapist @chicoazul to give us some fresh insight
Don't rush to judgement on new signings specifically young players who are new to the league
So many different factors that can impact how somebody settles.
Why do those fans feel the need to do the same thing over and over again. Probably needs our fan therapist @chicoazul to give us some fresh insight
True, it has come across that way after the goals in recent games, but his body language was showing bad vibes (from a confidence, mental health aspect), when getting subbed, etc. Maybe I was reading it wrong or too much into it, but I certainly felt that to be getting to be the case. Obviously just guess work, from a layman, but that is what I was starting to sense. You are probably more right that it is more on the managers and fans side.
I wouldn't describe 10 goals as prolific.
Barring injury or a Kevin-Campbell-like signing this window, he'll make 10 goals from here.
There's no maybe about it mate.
Mr Happy
Player Valuation: £35m
Nor would I ! Considering Semenyo has about that in half a season in a Bournemouth team and from out wide, I'd say Barry is miles off.
frank_da_tank
Player Valuation: £1.5m
Semenyo whos just been bought by one of the best teams in the country for 60 odd mill ( only that cheap because of release fee)
Dont think nobodys expecting city or arsenal to be coming in for barry at any point
He took that goal well forcing the error to in the build up - he had to do less running as the midfield three were magnificent ....
Blue Neon
Player Valuation: £10m
City and Arsenal might! IF they recruit some of Evertons scouting team.
Nyhus
#EvertonNorge
I think thats a bit unfair. Everyone knew he was a project, even if they wanted him to score from day one. Its a bit like buying a guitar with a broken neck, then be disappointed when it doesnt ring true when you strum the strings.
Objectively, id say he started off looking very raw, but showed signs of improvement quickly, and has improved from every game. It took a bit for him to get his first goal, but ever since getting that confidence boost hes looked better and has kept scoring - long may it continue. There is still ways to go before we can proclaim him the next Lukaku, but so far he seems to be a decent gamble who might pay off. I struggle to see where disappointment fits in here. You can be disappointed in the club for not bringing in a ready made 15 a season striker, but being disappointed in Barry is unfair.
mmmmsnouts
Player Valuation: £40m
If you wanted a striker guaranteed to get 15-20 goals, you would have had to pay at least double what Barry cost.
Also it’s worth noting - Barry has been transferred 5 summers in a row, to teams in 5 different countries. He went from Sochaux B in France, to Beveren in Belgium, to Basel in Switzerland, to Villarreal in Spain, and finally here. That is a lot of change and upheaval behind the scenes.
Also it’s worth noting - Barry has been transferred 5 summers in a row, to teams in 5 different countries. He went from Sochaux B in France, to Beveren in Belgium, to Basel in Switzerland, to Villarreal in Spain, and finally here. That is a lot of change and upheaval behind the scenes.
I think people's perceptions need to change, has he been brought in to score goals? Yes, but he was brought in to develop, if he can get 4-6 more goals then that is more than acceptable for a young striker coming into this league.
There is a lot to like about Barry, and I am extremely confident this time next season we're having a different discussion about him.
People are so desperate for the here and now that they'd rather short term gain for long term pain.
Barry is, has, and will be short term pain for long term gain.
He has every attribute to be a top striker, and he will be.
Give him time.
There is a lot to like about Barry, and I am extremely confident this time next season we're having a different discussion about him.
People are so desperate for the here and now that they'd rather short term gain for long term pain.
Barry is, has, and will be short term pain for long term gain.
He has every attribute to be a top striker, and he will be.
Give him time.
Think the most pleasing thing for me about the goal yesterday was how he was on his toes to follow in the rebound.
We hear a lot how our forwards are “starved of service”, but a lot of it comes down to them not being alert, or not making the correct run. But he got it spot on yesterday, so fair play to him.
Finish was exemplary too, mind.
We hear a lot how our forwards are “starved of service”, but a lot of it comes down to them not being alert, or not making the correct run. But he got it spot on yesterday, so fair play to him.
Finish was exemplary too, mind.
Blue Roo
Player Valuation: £20m
Far from convinced.
But whatever. That was one of the most beautiful goals I've seen. Romantic even.
While some Everton strikers over the last few decades I wouldn't stand a chance of remembering, Barry's goal will live long in the memory.
A fluke? He's got the rest of the season to prove it wasn't.
But whatever. That was one of the most beautiful goals I've seen. Romantic even.
While some Everton strikers over the last few decades I wouldn't stand a chance of remembering, Barry's goal will live long in the memory.
A fluke? He's got the rest of the season to prove it wasn't.
