Ross Barkley

[Dr Butler]

My Everton supporting bezzie sent me a text last night "Coming runners up to a Ross Barkley inspired Villa would be the most Everton thing ever!"

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[Brend'Watkins]

I thought he was a brilliant player while at Everton. Then Mr Average when with Chelsea. It’s clear he needs plenty of game time, a squad rotation system doesn’t suit him at all. His shot from outside the box is something he is always capable of and won us the game.  And the good thing is that he will improve as he gels into the team. Keep it up Ross.

[Dave]

I thought he was a brilliant player while at Everton. Then Mr Average when with Chelsea. It’s clear he needs plenty of game time, a squad rotation system doesn’t suit him at all. His shot from outside the box is something he is always capable of and won us the game.  And the good thing is that he will improve as he gels into the team. Keep it up Ross.

Something I read yesterday which I think rings true - he needs a setup with enough solidity to allow him to stay forward as much as possible, but with enough other attacking options that he has space to move. Although reading that back, I suppose it could just describe any attacker.

Apparently nobody on either side lost the ball more often than him, but that because he's the one trying things that result in 92nd minute winners.

He's looks much better for us than I thought he would.

[Villa Lew]

Was surprised, when he said he was only 50/50 for the match, thought he was very good last night, superb strike for the goal, looks like he's gonna be one of the best signings of the season in the Prem.

[paul_e]

I thought he was a brilliant player while at Everton. Then Mr Average when with Chelsea. It’s clear he needs plenty of game time, a squad rotation system doesn’t suit him at all. His shot from outside the box is something he is always capable of and won us the game.  And the good thing is that he will improve as he gels into the team. Keep it up Ross.

Something I read yesterday which I think rings true - he needs a setup with enough solidity to allow him to stay forward as much as possible, but with enough other attacking options that he has space to move. Although reading that back, I suppose it could just describe any attacker.

Apparently nobody on either side lost the ball more often than him, but that because he's the one trying things that result in 92nd minute winners.

He's looks much better for us than I thought he would.

That's why I don't like looking at passing and dispossessed stats for attacking players, players who never lose the ball in the final third are normally the ones who don't actually make things happen.

[Risso]

He played his part in a good team defensive display, despite not being fully fit.  Then smacks in a worldly last minute winner.  I love him only marginally less than I do Jack.

[Dante Lavelli]

One of the best things about that article is it doesn’t mention grealish once.  A sure sign that other players are stepping up.

[WassallVillain]

I thought he was a brilliant player while at Everton. Then Mr Average when with Chelsea. It’s clear he needs plenty of game time, a squad rotation system doesn’t suit him at all. His shot from outside the box is something he is always capable of and won us the game.  And the good thing is that he will improve as he gels into the team. Keep it up Ross.

Something I read yesterday which I think rings true - he needs a setup with enough solidity to allow him to stay forward as much as possible, but with enough other attacking options that he has space to move. Although reading that back, I suppose it could just describe any attacker.

Apparently nobody on either side lost the ball more often than him, but that because he's the one trying things that result in 92nd minute winners.

He's looks much better for us than I thought he would.

That's why I don't like looking at passing and dispossessed stats for attacking players, players who never lose the ball in the final third are normally the ones who don't actually make things happen.

There was an article in The Tmes recently that highlighted the players who lost the most possession  the top three were KDB, TAA, and Bruno Fernandez. They were also the highest for goal assists. The object of the piece was to highlight the overall benefit of putting the ball at risk. You obviously need the right players to do that and I think we’re getting there.

[West Derby Villan]

One of the best things about that article is it doesn’t mention grealish once.  A sure sign that other players are stepping up.

Very valid point. The understanding between him and Jack and then add SJM into the mix and it could become quite dynamic

[KevinGage]

I thought he was a brilliant player while at Everton. Then Mr Average when with Chelsea. It’s clear he needs plenty of game time, a squad rotation system doesn’t suit him at all. His shot from outside the box is something he is always capable of and won us the game.  And the good thing is that he will improve as he gels into the team. Keep it up Ross.

Something I read yesterday which I think rings true - he needs a setup with enough solidity to allow him to stay forward as much as possible, but with enough other attacking options that he has space to move. Although reading that back, I suppose it could just describe any attacker.

Apparently nobody on either side lost the ball more often than him, but that because he's the one trying things that result in 92nd minute winners.

He's looks much better for us than I thought he would.

Aye, same. 

Didn't realise how quick he was either.

[PaulWinch again]

Had a poor game last night, but was far from alone in that. Overall his contribution so far has been excellent.

[Ian.]

The midfield didn’t click, SJM, Jack and Barkley, there was none of that fluidity and nothing was coming off. I’m convinced it was down to a very aggressive and direct approach Leeds played and nothing more. If either Jacks mazy run or Konsa’s looped in it might have swung the other way. They were mighty impressive throughout the pitch.

[ChicagoLion]

Is he carrying an injury ?

[brontebilly]

He said he was after the Leicester game. Certainly was carrying an attitude and application problem last night. A spell on the bench watching Hourihane start v Southampton might be the trick I think.

[Toronto Villa]

Attitude and application problem? Deserves a spell on the bench? Before yesterday’s game he was absolutely brilliant, scored the winner in the last game, having articles written about him about specifically what a great attitude he’s got about joining us and since being at the club.