Ross Barkley

[Sexual Ealing]

I've come to the conclusion Ross has a mental blockage. He's not a happy chap. He's carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. Thankfully, as Mrs RCF pointed out, he's got a fat neck.

Hahahaha. I always preferred her to you! Wink.

[ChicagoLion]

It’s alarming Smith took 75 minutes to work out he was adding absolutely nothing. A player being picked on reputation not performance.

[London Villan]

Who would be the choice to play the number 10 position in our set up from a realistic transfer target point of view.

Energetic, can pick a pass, has a decent shot on them? Actually sounds like McGinn.

[ChicagoLion]

Who would be the choice to play the number 10 position in our set up from a realistic transfer target point of view.

Energetic, can pick a pass, has a decent shot on them? Actually sounds like McGinn.

would also offer some energy without the ball.
We just let a player go that would have loved to have been able to play without any defensive responsibility.
Right now it’s any one but Barkley for me.

[mr underhill]

Pure folly at the price Chelsea would want if they decide to sell.

[andyh]

For the money Chelsea would want, he is showing he is far too inconsistent to spend the kind of money being touted (£30-40m) on him.
Yes, McGinn, Marv, Hourihane (when here) have all been very poor in games as well, but they cost a few £m each.

Unless Chelsea are going to be realistic and sell for £10-15m he should be going back at the end of the season.

[colin69]

The whole of the midfield were terrible last night, including Jack. Barkley was by far the worst and I would not be giving him anymore game time when we have other options.

[dicedlam]

I am not ready to write him off just yet. If he can get back to being fully fit over the next few weeks I think he will come good.
Remember, Chelsea fans were a little annoyed that the club loaned him out to us after having been one of their most consistent performers the previous season.

[Baldy]

Ross has been riding on the crest of a 'Jack Grealish' wave.

When the opposition 'cancel out' Jack we clearly see the shortfall in Ross's game.

If you are not prepared to work hard and show the desire for a permanent contract you deserve what is coming your way.

Villa's money should be better spent elsewhere.

 

[Risso]

For the money Chelsea would want, he is showing he is far too inconsistent to spend the kind of money being touted (£30-40m) on him.
Yes, McGinn, Marv, Hourihane (when here) have all been very poor in games as well, but they cost a few £m each.

Unless Chelsea are going to be realistic and sell for £10-15m he should be going back at the end of the season.

I wouldn't take him on a free on this form.

[Brend'Watkins]

Was about to say the same. He’s showing nothing of late. No effort or mobility either. Why is he making the team when we have others who at least put some effort in?

[Abbeyfealeavfc]

There is no way I'd want Villa to be spending anywhere near £30-£40m for Barkley. He simply isn't worth that kind of money on his showings for us. I'm also not happy that he seems undroppable. With him starting we're already down to 10 men and if Traore is having a mare then we are as good as playing with 9 men, which is how it appeared vs Brighton.

[ChicagoLion]

I am not ready to write him off just yet. If he can get back to being fully fit over the next few weeks I think he will come good.
Remember, Chelsea fans were a little annoyed that the club loaned him out to us after having been one of their most consistent performers the previous season.

not one Chelsea fan I know rate Barkley.

[dicedlam]

I am not ready to write him off just yet. If he can get back to being fully fit over the next few weeks I think he will come good.
Remember, Chelsea fans were a little annoyed that the club loaned him out to us after having been one of their most consistent performers the previous season.

not one Chelsea fan I know rate Barkley.

Only going on what was reported at the time and comments made on their forums.

[TelfordVilla]

Send him back to chelsea now and save on the wages bill.