Barry Bannan to Leeds on loan.

[richardhubbard]

Proves Houiller is a clueless fucking dick

[Concrete John]

I think Delph returning to full fitness is the reason behind this.

With no more cup games his chances would be limited with Makoun, NRC, Delph, Ash and probably Petrov ahead of him for those middle 3 slots.

[Chris Smith]

I think Delph returning to full fitness is the reason behind this.

With no more cup games his chances would be limited with Makoun, NRC, Delph, Ash and probably Petrov ahead of him for those middle 3 slots.

Clearly, but that's so much less fun then entering into a who can be the most outraged competition.

[Risso]

I think Delph returning to full fitness is the reason behind this.

With no more cup games his chances would be limited with Makoun, NRC, Delph, Ash and probably Petrov ahead of him for those middle 3 slots.

Clearly, but that's so much less fun then entering into a who can be the most outraged competition.

I bet you that Pires will get further game time this season, as will Bradley.  Two players who Bannan has been vastly superior to this season.

[PaulTheVillan]

There is a recall option which would come into place after 28 days.

[Marlon's Hairy Wood]

With Makoun, Nige, Delph, Petrov, Bradley and Pires ahead in the pecking order and no fixture pile up, it doesn't suprise me that Houllier wants him to get some game out on loan

Hes a great prospect, but hes still learning his salt.

[Olneythelonely]

I think it's a good move. Not as much of a genius as some make out, he'll be a very good player but he isn't just yet. Delph is much better.

[UsualSuspect]

Should be playing and starting for us not Leeds.  He needs PL experience!!  For me the most exciting player we have,  well alongside MA!!

GH you are priceless.   

Fuck me

We have seen glimpses of what BB can do, and if GH thinks the best way to bring him on is by playing in the fizzy pop then that says it all really

[Concrete John]

Says it all about Bannan or about Gezza's judgement?

I think it's a bit of a 'nothing' decision really, so doesn't condemn or elivate him in my view, and I'm a BIG fan of wee Barry as a player!

[davevillan]

He will be unavailable for Dingles & Barcodes at home and Everton away.
If he is unlikely to start in those games with the midfielders we have, then it makes sense to send him on loan to get match time and experience.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

Another very strange decision.

He's the sort of creative player we need on the bench.

After seeing Bradley against Man City, I know who i'd rather have in the squad.

[hartman_1982]

Proves Houiller is a clueless fucking dick

This is the biggest over reaction to a story ever. He is a very good footballer, but I really don't think that putting his sort of player in, at his age is the right plan considering the position we are in. I wish him good luck and hope he comes back a better player.

[UsualSuspect]

Bannan was at Blackpool last season - quite rightly to get first team experience.

What is the point in having that chauffer driven old twat on the bench when we could have bannan?

The only way he is going to improve is by PL game time

The same as why there is no point send ing the Fonz out. Instead of playing Ivanhoe play the Fonz and straight through the middle not on the wing

[Chris Smith]

So a 28 day recall if needed during which we have a grand total of 2 game. Coincidentally REM singing "the end of the world as we know it" has just started on my IPod.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

I understand that starting him regularly may be a bridge too far, but coming off the bench, he can provide the creativity that Petrov, Reo Coker and Bradley can't.