Ross Barkley

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

16 hours ago, Jason said:

Okay, it was a mistake but that was only the first stage of the error. We still had the chance to deal with the danger. Could have prevented it had Kante closed Sturridge down better.

He has been losing the ball in that position all season SAMs against Arsenal and even against Liverpool midweek. He is not composed on the ball rather we play RLC he at least retains the ball well. We should never have bought Barkley. 

[Jase 43,479]

1 minute ago, Vybz Kartel said:

He has been losing the ball in that position all season SAMs against Arsenal and even against Liverpool midweek. He is not composed on the ball rather we play RLC he at least retains the ball well. We should never have bought Barkley. 

Right...because no one else has ever lost the ball in those positions. Not even Kante, Kovacic or Jorginho!

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

4 minutes ago, Jason said:

Right...because no one else has ever lost the ball in those positions. Not even Kante, Kovacic or Jorginho!

My point is with Barkely it happens every time and in key games like last night those small margins are the difference between winning and losing a title. 

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Just now, Vybz Kartel said:

My point is with Barkely it happens every time and in key games like last night those small margins are the difference between winning and losing a title. 

Yeah...and why haven't you gone to Kante's thread and rant about why he didn't close Sturridge down? 

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

2 minutes ago, Jason said:

Yeah...and why haven't you gone to Kante's thread and rant about why he didn't close Sturridge down? 

Because he didn't make the initial error plus it's uncharacteristic of him he usually plays well for us. Just yesterday he had 3/4 crucial interceptions. Ross Barkley on the other hand seems to gift the opponent a chance every game he plays. He called unintelligent by a lot of people from Everton and I'm starting to see why

 

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Just now, Vybz Kartel said:

Because he didn't make the initial error plus it's uncharacteristic of him he usually plays well for us. Just yesterday he had 3/4 crucial interceptions. Ross Barkley on the other hand seems to gift the opponent a chance every game he plays. He called unintelligent by a lot of people from Everton and I'm starting to see why

A mistake is a mistake. Azpi has always done well for us and yet, I still see you criticize him in his thread.

[Vesper 28,827]

Has Ross Barkley’s chance at Chelsea already been and gone?

https://www.tifofootball.com/features/has-ross-barkleys-chance-at-chelsea-already-been-and-gone/

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

11 minutes ago, Vesper said:

Has Ross Barkley’s chance at Chelsea already been and gone?

https://www.tifofootball.com/features/has-ross-barkleys-chance-at-chelsea-already-been-and-gone/

Good article apart from.the fact that it insists on calling Willy Caballero Simon Mignolet. I dont think you can pin Sturridges wonder goal on Barkley. In 99/100 that shot goes in the stands. We had enough players behind the ball.. Ut those weird turnovers in the cup game...truth be told Barkley had his opportunity and failed..i hope gets another one and uses it

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

Recalled to the national team, lets hope he tops that off with a goal tonight!

[DYC. 7,542]

Not good enough in the attacking midfielder role. He lacks the raw talent for that position at this level. But he might prove useful as an alternative to Kante. The physical potential is definitely there. If he works on his fitness and stamina, but more importantly his tactical awareness and his ability to effectively use his body in duels. That's a big if though.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

12 minutes ago, DYC. said:

Not good enough in the attacking midfielder role. He lacks the raw talent for that position at this level. But he might prove useful as an alternative to Kante. The physical potential is definitely there. If he works on his fitness and stamina, but more importantly his tactical awareness and his ability to effectively use his body in duels. That's a big if though.

I feel both Barkley and RLC should have 2-3 full seasons in some middle table clubs and then they would become very good players. 

But here under heavy pressure and no regular playtime, I can see them stagnate. They lack that decisive edge, consistency, end product and some mental strenght, all that will come from playing week in week out. 

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

Ecastatic he finally broke his duck. MOre to follow. Great performance overall too. Should work a bit on his long-range passing tho.

[Tomo 21,733]

Why is this thread so quiet? If RLC ever plays half as good as Ross did yesterday his thread would explode.

[Vesper 28,827]

13 hours ago, Tomo said:

Why is this thread so quiet? If RLC ever plays half as good as Ross did yesterday his thread would explode.

I want to see a starting MF of Barkley, Kovacic, and Jorginho. Kante needs a break and needs to learn his role better (if he can). Utterly average for me so far. I understand he can never play trad DMF destroyer role in Sarriball. He is best trad DMF in world. He is being wasted now. Might need to cash in this summer if he doesnt adapt and we keep Sarri for years.

I rate Barkley highly. He is a keeper. Still would like to see him take a crack at RW in a cup tie or EL game. Anything to get Willian on the bench if Pedro isnt playing.

[bigbluewillie 1,859]

I agree with you totally.

On the Kante issue i'm very concerned, as a DMF you'd see always involved knows and loves the role, but as a right sided MF you hardly notice him, totally out of his depth.

ATM I think the MF 3 should be Jorginho Kovacic Barkley

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

Starts for England.

[Blue Armour 4,288]

Great pass for England's 3'rd goal against Spain.

[Jase 43,479]

1 hour ago, Blue Armour said:

Great pass for England's 3'rd goal against Spain.

Been learning well from Jorginho.