Birkir Bjarnason - Released

[oldtimernow]

Given a choice between Angela and him I think he shades it

[oldtimernow]

Another good performance from Barney who looks to have made himself a key performer at the moment

[JUAN PABLO]

like a new signing

hes doing great

[LeeB]

He looks to be perfect for the role, really tidy and in the right places when needed. Looks much more confident and nothing like enthusiastic puppy he’s looked since he came.

[PaulWinch again]

Doing very well.

[Toronto Villa]

He works very hard. He’s not as naturally talented for the role as Jedinak, but he brings an energy that Jedinak’s physical condition doesn’t allow for. He’s done very well.

[eamonn]

He's a more talented passer than Jedinak.

[PaulWinch again]

He definitely is.

[olaftab]

TV I am sure you remember Des Bremner? He was never rated as a footballer by many but was such an effective part of our team at that time. I hope Barny keeps on improving and become a key cog in our wheel.

[Toronto Villa]

He's a more talented passer than Jedinak.

There might be aspects or specific skills that Bjarnason is better, but overall as DM when fit Jedinak is better footballer IMO.

[Toronto Villa]

TV I am sure you remember Des Bremner? He was never rated as a footballer by many but was such an effective part of our team at that time. I hope Barny keeps on improving and become a key cog in our wheel.

Yes of course, and all good teams need players who do the dirty, unheralded work. A slightly more recent version would be Kevin Richardson. Yes, would be great if Thor keeps maturing in this role and makes it his own. Important to remember it’s only game 3 or 4, so he’s still learning it.

[brian green]

Except Jedinak can't pass the ball competently more than two yards.

[mr underhill]

and with respect, Brian, neither could Thor up until a couple of weeks ago. In fact, when I first saw him 'play', I thought football was a completely alien concept to the guy. But top marks for the last few weeks.

[Clampy]

There's always been a decent player there. Some players coming over here and take time to settle and get used to it. I'd still prefer to see him further up the pitch though but he's doing well where he is for now.

[oldtimernow]

TV I am sure you remember Des Bremner? He was never rated as a footballer by many but was such an effective part of our team at that time. I hope Barny keeps on improving and become a key cog in our wheel.

the other one I thought of was Frank Carrodus, never standout but was very important for the team