Barry "Messi" Bannan - again

[pauliewalnuts]

There are a number of players who it is impossible to judge this season.

Bannan was utter turd today, but then again, he's one of the few players we have with a creative spark. With him, and other younger players, it's hard to judge them because the season has been so depressingly horrible, they're all getting dragged down to the lowest level.

If he were playing in a team with a bit of confidence, I think he could do very well, but he's not done that for a long time.

[john2710]

If someone can point out a single worthwhile contribution he has made that has created a goal, a chance or prevented a goal please point it out, because for the life of me I can't.

He has 18 months left on his contract, please sell him over the summer.

[Karl Bridges]

People always seem to dwell on the bad things he does over the good. I think Baz will always suffer this because people have made their minds up about him and he will always be shit to them. The kid that sits next to me calls him shit all the time but never acknowledges anything good that he does. I think that goes for a lot of people.

[Greg N'Ash]

People always seem to dwell on the bad things he does over the good. I think Baz will always suffer this because people have made their minds up about him and he will always be shit to them. The kid that sits next to me calls him shit all the time but never acknowledges anything good that he does. I think that goes for a lot of people.

Can see what you mean to a certain extent. If you stuck him in a midfield with the likes of Milner, and Petrov and Barry he'd probably thrive, but in the present squalor he looks a bit of a luxury we can't afford like Ireland

[Proposition Joe]

This thread's title is wrong btw, it should be "Xavi" in the inverted commas, because that's really who Bannan's template is.  Unfortunately our Barry is light years away from the man himself.

[villan from luton]

People always seem to dwell on the bad things he does over the good. I think Baz will always suffer this because people have made their minds up about him and he will always be shit to them. The kid that sits next to me calls him shit all the time but never acknowledges anything good that he does. I think that goes for a lot of people.

Can see what you mean to a certain extent. If you stuck him in a midfield with the likes of Milner, and Petrov and Barry he'd probably thrive, but in the present squalor he looks a bit of a luxury we can't afford like Ireland

I dont think he would thrive, he flatters to deceive constantly.

[old man villa fan]

People always seem to dwell on the bad things he does over the good. I think Baz will always suffer this because people have made their minds up about him and he will always be shit to them. The kid that sits next to me calls him shit all the time but never acknowledges anything good that he does. I think that goes for a lot of people.

Can see what you mean to a certain extent. If you stuck him in a midfield with the likes of Milner, and Petrov and Barry he'd probably thrive, but in the present squalor he looks a bit of a luxury we can't afford like Ireland

I know what you mean.  I wonder if Cowans would have ever have gained enough confidence to develope to the next level if he hadn't been playing alongside Mortimer and Bremner

[Howla]

Lifestyle?  I like BB but not got Mersons talent to get him by

[Clampy]

If someone can point out a single worthwhile contribution he has made that has created a goal, a chance or prevented a goal please point it out, because for the life of me I can't.

He has 18 months left on his contract, please sell him over the summer.

He set up Clark's goal up at Newcastle and was involved in the build up to Weimann's goal at Anfield. It's a lot more than Ireland has ever done.

It's a case of he's had a poor game, let's give him some stick. He was getting praise on here last week for how decent he was came on against Southampton. Short memories and all that.

[LeeB]

If someone can point out a single worthwhile contribution he has made that has created a goal, a chance or prevented a goal please point it out, because for the life of me I can't.

He has 18 months left on his contract, please sell him over the summer.

He set up Clark's goal up at Newcastle and was involved in the build up to Weimann's goal at Anfield. It's a lot more than Ireland has ever done.

It's a case of he's had a poor game, let's give him some stick. He was getting praise on here last week for how decent he was came on against Southampton. Short memories and all that.

The scapegoat changes every week, so you'd think people would start to realise that it's inconsistency rather than lack of ability.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

In a straight chhoice between Bannan and an incoming midfielder, I know who i'd choose.

I honestly don't think he's good enough for Permiership football.

[Mister E]

My view is that in today's game players need to be complete footballers - there's very little room for specialists, whose weaknesses can be glossed over.
BB is too frail to do the grunt work that midfielders need to do when not in possession. This was evident on a couple of occasions yesterday (particularly their first goal) where he was brushed off by oppo players.

He has some undoubted skills but is not going to be our messiah this season.

[WarszaVillan]

When Bannan came on last week against Southampton when we were searching a goal he played very well set up some chances and influenced the game. When he came on yesterday when we were protecting a lead he was no good. That sums up the type of player Bannan is and why we need strength in the middle of the park to give us some protection.

[PaulMcGrathsNo5Shirt]

There is a good footballer in Bannan, he has the ability. Defensively his positional play and ability to read the game are excellent, unfortunately when he has the ball at his feet his decision making is too erratic for the Premier League. He can knock a 50 yard hollywood ball without doubt but only 3 times out of 10.

If would could upgrade Bannan for someone like Snodgrass I would be happy.

[saunders_heroes]

If someone can point out a single worthwhile contribution he has made that has created a goal, a chance or prevented a goal please point it out, because for the life of me I can't.

He has 18 months left on his contract, please sell him over the summer.

Yes, I keep hearing stuff about him being creative and attack minded but I can't for the life of me understand why. He's one of the reasons we're so poor. He isn't good enough for the Villa. He creates very little and is incredibly sloppy.