Birkir Bjarnason - Released

[footyskillz]

Byard-na-son. Is how to pronounce his name!!
And yesterday v reading showed qualities to why bought him. Like others needs a run in team but similarly to Hourihane has been capable of scoring a goal.

Well played yesterday Barney B what a hit!!

[eamonn]

Lovely goal, great to see the fella flourish in a position more suited to him.

[Ads]

Absolutely excellent display. So much energy and purpose.

[in exile]

Would he real Birkir Bjarnason please stand up

[Brassneck]

I came across this earlier when looking for last nights highlights:

Interestingly, at the end, Birkir walks down the tunnel with all the Sunderland players at the end whilst all his team mates are acknowledging the away support. I'm no comfortable wth it, whatever the reason.

[dave.woodhall]

I came across this earlier when looking for last nights highlights:

Interestingly, at the end, Birkir walks down the tunnel with all the Sunderland players at the end whilst all his team mates are acknowledging the away support. I'm no comfortable wth it, whatever the reason.

This gets said regularly. Maybe he just likes his own company once the match is over, maybe it's superstition. Whatever the reason, it's not a problem while he's playing like he is lately.

[Matt Collins]

I really thought he was terrible until recently

Glad he’s proving me wrong. He’s definitely not a winger though!

[Brassneck]

I came across this earlier when looking for last nights highlights:

Interestingly, at the end, Birkir walks down the tunnel with all the Sunderland players at the end whilst all his team mates are acknowledging the away support. I'm no comfortable wth it, whatever the reason.

This gets said regularly. Maybe he just likes his own company once the match is over, maybe it's superstition. Whatever the reason, it's not a problem while he's playing like he is lately.

Yes, in the grand scheme of things it isn't a problem.

I just hope there isn't some underlying issue. It was pleasing to see him approach the Holte End after scoring last night.

The very slight niggle that I have is that 1,500 fans traveled a long way that night and many would have lost time from work in doing so. I don't think that it's asking too much to acknowledge the travelling fans like the rest of the team did. Footballers are in a very privileged position and at times should make an effort in certain scenarios. I always get a feeling that Birkir isn't overly happy here. I can't put my finger on it and hopefully I'm wrong.

[olaftab]

A huge influence on that pitch. He was every where.  Nearest  thing to Des Bremner I have seen at Villa Park.

[Toronto Villa]

I came across this earlier when looking for last nights highlights:

Interestingly, at the end, Birkir walks down the tunnel with all the Sunderland players at the end whilst all his team mates are acknowledging the away support. I'm no comfortable wth it, whatever the reason.

This gets said regularly. Maybe he just likes his own company once the match is over, maybe it's superstition. Whatever the reason, it's not a problem while he's playing like he is lately.

The other thing to point out is that it clearly doesn’t bother his teammates who were all over him when he scored vs Wolves and last night

[eamonn]

I really thought he was terrible until recently

Glad he’s proving me wrong. He’s definitely not a winger though!

Maybe he would have proved you wrong earlier if he had been played centrally sooner.

[Richard]

In that Sunderland video he's with Johnstone anyway at the end - I don't think there's any issue at all.

[footyskillz]

Had his moments and I think he would flourish with a consistent run.
Perfectly capable of a lower Prem club taking him on or overseas interests and I would think he could be one sold.

His contract is up in 2020 so this window would best time to make some money on him

Have to say the goal against wolves will never be forgotten what ever happens

A good world cup against Argentina Nigeria and Croatia could see his value rise and that's where we can get a decent fee.

For the greater good I propose we sell him.
(personally want him to stay and be a midfield boss)

[tomd2103]

I think he will be gone this summer.  There was interest in him in January if I recall correctly and I think a decent showing at the World Cup will see him move on.  It would be a shame, as I don't think we have seen much of him in his best position (attacking midfielder in a three man midfield). 

[SoccerHQ]

I think he will be gone this summer.  There was interest in him in January if I recall correctly and I think a decent showing at the World Cup will see him move on.  It would be a shame, as I don't think we have seen much of him in his best position (attacking midfielder in a three man midfield). 

We tried him that position v Preston and Fulham and didn't really come off.

Think he's best in box to box role so him or Hourihane.

He plays wide left for Iceland.