Ross Barkley

[Tuscans]

Ability - over rated
Physique - bloated
Transfer value - over inflated
I bet he still plays next week

Ha Ha, probably.

[Bobby Boy]

Barkley shouldn't be in the squad at Leeds. Leeds' running will make his eyes bleed.

[Risso]

Instead of wasting time persisting with this overweight sad sack, why don't we invest the time into Jacob Ramsey instead? We're surely not going to buy Barkley at the end of the season, and he's providing absolutely nothing in terms of contribution on the pitch, so call time on it, and send him back to Chelsea. We've got options without him, like playing McGinn in a role further forward, or developing Ramsey as already suggested.

[Dante Lavelli]

100% agree with the recent comments on Barkley.  A positive spin on it is that we are seeing and exploiting the benefits of the loan system.

We should be grateful that he’s not on a fat four year contract. Similarly, with Mings we were happy to pay a premium because we knew he’d ‘fit’.  We should be doing this every year despite Barkley being a flop.

[TonyD]

He doesn’t look fully fit to me.

It’s a pity as there is a good player in there somewhere.

Luckily we have Ramsey.  You can just see he is going to awesome.  Needs game time.

[brontebilly]

Instead of wasting time persisting with this overweight sad sack, why don't we invest the time into Jacob Ramsey instead? We're surely not going to buy Barkley at the end of the season, and he's providing absolutely nothing in terms of contribution on the pitch, so call time on it, and send him back to Chelsea. We've got options without him, like playing McGinn in a role further forward, or developing Ramsey as already suggested.

Agreed, we don't need him on the pitch and with an attitude like that the last thing we need is someone like him off the pitch. His career is in freefall now.

[Monty]

People going over the top on Barkley I feel. He was good up to his injury, and has seriously struggled since coming back. He shouldn't start vs. Leeds, but some of this stuff is too much.

[AV82EC]

As someone mentioned above, not right physically or more importantly, mentally. Needs dropping to the bench and told why, if he needs a cuddle or a kick up the arse I don't care, just get his head sorted out so we can see some sort of contribution. In the meantime, we need to see what Ramsey or Sanson can do in that position.

[junxs]

I dont understand why certain people try to defend him, hes getting pelters because hes not even trying. I dont recall him even running at full speed since he's come back into the team. It's always just a gentle jog.

[wittonwarrior]

Smith needs to be ruthless and send him back damaged goods

[Risso]

People going over the top on Barkley I feel. He was good up to his injury, and has seriously struggled since coming back. He shouldn't start vs. Leeds, but some of this stuff is too much.

Come off it Monty, he's been dreadful and if anything is getting off lightly. He's been shit, but still has the temerity to act like a sulky toddler when subbed off. As somebody said earlier, if he tried that shit in front of a full Villa park he'd soon learn the error of his ways. It hasn't worked, send him back.

[Meanwood Villa]

Some of the criticism might be a bit OTT and the best thing for everyone would be if he makes a positive impact in the rest of the season. However, it is fair to say he doesn't merit a place in the first team on current form. Dean must recognise this and act accordingly. I do fear that he has his "undroppables": Jack, McGinn, Mings; Ollie, Konsa and Doug this season. You can argue the merits/necessity of these players always getting picked but Barkley seems to be in this group despite a) playing crap since coming back from injury and b) not even being our player. I understand why it leaves a sour taste with a lot of people.

[villa `cross the mersey]

I also think his negative attitude is affecting team spirit especially if he strops against Smith

[Abbeyfealeavfc]

Did Barkley throw a strop when subbed again (I only saw up to the 65th min)?
The guy needs benching at the very least. He offers nothing and has contributed to the lack of cohesion in our midfield 3.
I don't really want to see any more loans again if they come with conditions (I'm guessing loaning Barkley has some).
Aston Villa should not be used by a player attached to a different club to further their international ambitions at the expense of our team (especially when they are so lacking). We are better than that. Besides we have our own players we need to be giving game time to to further their ambitions

[Tuscans]

I don't think he's actually been good since day one. I've never thought watching any game he's played, "Wow"! I've always thought he's a myth, never seen it, more media hype a few years back at Everton when England were desperately searching for the "new Gazza" and the only choice was between Barkley and Wilshere.

Can't change my mind on someone because he plays for Villa now until he shows me something on the pitch like Lingard is doing right now at West Ham.