Ross Barkley

[supertom]

A good signing. I think it says everything about our improvement too that he's gonna have to work hard to earn a place in the side and keep it. It's a good show of ambition too.
I've always thought Barkley was overhyped, but that's the same for most English players. I think he moved to a top four side earlier than he should have. We've seen that with many players over the years and they don't get the game time they need to improve or they struggle to shine among more stars. It's a good move for him and a good move for us. He probably needs to drop a level, and he's also good enough to help move ourselves up a level too.

[SoccerHQ]

He was very exciting when he broke through at Everton. Had a fantasic season under Martinez in 13/14 and made England world cup squad. Since then injuries and inconsistancy which has continued at Chelsea.

Main complaint from Chelsea fans is his decision making in final third is poor, shooting miles over the bar when the easy pass is on either side of him etc.

Still the key is to start signing players on Jack's wavelength and Barkley will certainly be that in his best games for us.

[Ian.]

On paper we have a very strong midfield with bags of energy. Add that to Cash, Trez or Traore and Watkins, we suddenly look like a very progressive high tempo unit.

[Damo70]

I'll be honest, I've never been a massive fan and I've never understood why he's rated so highly. It'll be interesting to see how he fits in though, it's an intriguing one. Hope he has a belter of a season.

I have never been a big fan of his either but he has played 150 times for Everton, 50 times for Chelsea and 33 times for England so he must have something about him. To be fair he does have some skill and he is quite a big guy too so can obviously handle the physical side of the game.  Also at 26 coming up 27 he should be at his peak.

[BC Villain]

"Next up , as he joins Aston Villa on loan, we look at where it all went wrong for Ross Barkley"

Good to see Sky's condescending, anti-Villa agenda is still alive and kicking

[JJ-AV]

Have we ever signed anyone under the age of 30 with as many England caps?

[cdbearsfan]

A meeting of minds, there.

[N'ZMAV]

Just now Talk sport are to be discussing Ross Barkley move to Villa.
Durham and Gough.

https://talksport.com/radioplayer/live/index.html?interstitial=true

no thanks

[Clampy]

Just now Talk sport are to be discussing Ross Barkley move to Villa.
Durham and Gough.

https://talksport.com/radioplayer/live/index.html?interstitial=true

no thanks

I actually just put TS on for the first time in years. It's still absolute shite.

[CT]

"Next up , as he joins Aston Villa on loan, we look at where it all went wrong for Ross Barkley"

Good to see Sky's condescending, anti-Villa agenda is still alive and kicking

Following on from Monday where Alan Smith told the nation how embarrassing it was for Fulham to be losing at home to us.

[Mister E]

Just now Talk sport are to be discussing Ross Barkley move to Villa.
Durham and Gough.
https://talksport.com/radioplayer/live/index.html?interstitial=true

no thanks

Why would yer?!

[PaulTheVillan]

Happy with this signing. Proven premier league player, good improvement to the squad.

[dave shelley]

If he gives us as much as Andy Townsend did when we signed him from Chelsea I will be very happy.

Don't forget Kenny Swain!

[Rory]

"Next up , as he joins Aston Villa on loan, we look at where it all went wrong for Ross Barkley"

Good to see Sky's condescending, anti-Villa agenda is still alive and kicking

I think that's quite funny, I've got to be honest.

[Rory]

(Unlike anything to do with Alan Smith, the shit-for-brains.)