Ross Barkley

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I think he's been utterly atrocious since he's come back. His effort off the ball is utterly unforgiveable and I cannot see why he is being picked on present form. I hope he pulls it round, but I don't think today is the day.

[Three Spires Villa]

He's been poor since coming back from injury, but I think some of the criticism is a bit over the top.

Absolutely it has been. I get that he hasn’t been on form but then many others haven’t either. Some of it is just ridiculous

So do you think he should start? Taking your view of some of the criticisms out of the equation.

[Mister E]

He's been poor since coming back from injury, but I think some of the criticism is a bit over the top.

I don't think it's been OTT on here (might be later on, mind). Rather, I see it as a mixture of disappointment and frustration that a supposedly talented lad doesn't do more to prove it.

[JuanMartinez]

Surely if he’s not fit enough and is picked this falls at the gaffers feet right?

[TelfordVilla]

I dont think the criticism is OTT. He is massively underperforming and not worthy of a place in the team at the expense of other players who deserve the chance to show what they can do and when they get their fleeting chance they demonstrate far more energy drive and ambition.

[jcsutv]

Dropped

[jcsutv]

A good option off the bench👍

[Allan C]

He's been poor since coming back from injury, but I think some of the criticism is a bit over the top.

Absolutely it has been. I get that he hasn’t been on form but then many others haven’t either. Some of it is just ridiculous

So do you think he should start? Taking your view of some of the criticisms out of the equation.

Actually no, but neither should McGinn, Luiz and AEG who have played equally as poor and are off form. The other three haven’t received anything like criticism that Barkley has.

[Rudy65]

I was confused by his exit, was he trying to get attention or was he just knackered?
It was very strange knowing the cameras were bound to pick it up.

100% wanted the attention. It’s why kids through themselves on the floor in supermarkets. In both cases you look ridiculous. Barkley is effectively saying to Smith, how dare you take me off, do you know who I am type of attitude.

How can you possibly make that comment without knowing Barkley personally?? I’m more willing to believe that he is frustrated with his form which, like several others, is below par

I don’t need to know him. Just that he is acting a prat and undermining Smith

[Three Spires Villa]

I only asked about Ross!

[colin69]

Started off well at Villa but clearly not what we need and I don’t see any reason to start him any time soon. Saw tonight that we have better options.

[brontebilly]

I guess Smith gave his judgement on Barkley's recent performances tonight, not a single minute.

[villa `cross the mersey]

Taxi for Barkley ........looked a great loan but it's now obvious why he isn't getting a game for Chelsea .
Spoke to a few Evertonians this week about him and to a man none of them miss him........in fact one of them who has met him stated that he is not the "sharpest" intellect wise
His recent petulant behaviour following substitutions indicate he is not the most mature of individuals.
Was worth a try but it's not worked out for him or us- will be nice to see some of our talent given opportunities between now and season end

[taylorsworkrate]

Barkley must have watched from the sidelines in utter confusion this evening.

"Why are the midfielders running about so much?"

[olaftab]

Ross it's a bloody cheek that you were disrespected today and left out of the team. You are far too good and I would respect you even more if you went home and didn't come back back to B6 again this season.