Barry Bannan - The New James Milner?

[myf]

I haven't read the entire thread but I heard a bloke on the radio singing a new chant for him to the tune of Macarrena: "Who needs Barry when you've got Barry Bannan"

I've always thought Bannan stood out when I saw him for the Youth/reserves.   Very nimble and great passer of the ball.

[Concrete John]

Clarke will still be a centre half I reckon.

Modric is the most obvious comparison to Bannan around at the moment, I reckon.

Without adding to the possibly unhelathy expectation on the lad, I think the player he reminds me of most is Paul Scholes.

[JUAN PABLO]

He has his driving test tomorrow and ex Villa Pat Heard is his instructor  ;-)

[Dante Lavelli]

Clarke will still be a centre half I reckon.

Modric is the most obvious comparison to Bannan around at the moment, I reckon.

Without adding to the possibly unhelathy expectation on the lad, I think the player he reminds me of most is Paul Scholes.

Modric and Scholes both play in a deep lying playmaker role nowadays (quarterback).  Scholes because he is probably trying to preserve his legs and Modric because VDV plays off the striker (Modric's form has improved no end since this move).

Is this Bannan's natural position, in my head I had him more advanced.  It would be great if he could play this role as 1) we need someone here 2) it would allow us to use Ireland in his best position.

[Concrete John]

I was thinking of Paul Scholes as he usually/traditionally plays - and attacking central midfielder.  The size thing apart, what he most reminds me of is the way they always seem 'busy' on the pitch and look for a forward pass first.  They both also play there without needing to be able to beat a man with mazey runs, like Messi does, and I think Bannan too will be a good goal scorer in time.   

[SoccerHQ]

He reminds me a bit of Maloney tbh although obviously in a different position.

TBH I was getting to the point where I thought he wasn't going to get a chance here so really nice surprise to see him getting a chance and taking it, particularly in central midfield as I thought he could only make it out wide.

[eric woolban woolban]

Great performance by Bannan today. Kept the ball well, picked out some really delicious passes, didn't mind making a tackle or two and he likes to have a shot from distance too. He's the Scottish Xavi.

To be fair, if I had a surname starting Mc, I could be classed as a Scottish Xavi.

[eamonn]

He has his driving test tomorrow and ex Villa Pat Heard is his instructor  ;-)

How queer.

[Rancid custard]

He was great against Fulham, but I'll judge over a season, could he do it against Arse/Manure?

[PaulTheVillan]

He was great against Fulham, but I'll judge over a season, could he do it against Arse/Manure?

We'll soon find out. I thought the same about Delph. But v Man United at home last season he was one of our best players.

[pedro25]

He reminds me of Lee Hendrie with the way he executes his shots, always looking to bend them in the top corners with the inside of his foot, I'm sure he'll knock one or two in soon, as Lee did for us..  He seems to work the keeper more than our other midfielders with his long range efforts, long may that continue.

[taylorsworkrate]

He reminds me of Lee Hendrie with the way he executes his shots, always looking to bend them in the top corners with the inside of his foot, I'm sure he'll knock one or two in soon, as Lee did for us..  He seems to work the keeper more than our other midfielders with his long range efforts, long may that continue.

Lets just hope he shares none of Lee's personality traits.

[pedro25]

Can we change the Milner awesomeness thread to be about Barry, or is that premature?

[Monty]

Can we change the Milner awesomeness thread to be about Barry, or is that premature?

To be honest, if ever a thread was tempting fate just a bit...

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Houllier really likes Bannan and he will get a long run in the team now with injuries etc. Think he is gonna be a star ......