Ross Barkley

[eamonn]

Too big a bum ?

[LeeB]

I have always believed that there is a long term physical problem and everything I have seen since his time with us supports that view.

I thought he didn't look fit when he came on the other night, like his movement is restricted, certainly compared to what we saw a few months back.

I know form and confidence are big factors, it just looked more than that to me.

[Mister E]

I have always believed that there is a long term physical problem and everything I have seen since his time with us supports that view.

I thought he didn't look fit when he came on the other night, like his movement is restricted, certainly compared to what we saw a few months back.

I know form and confidence are big factors, it just looked more than that to me.

Agreed, he doesn't look fit even though Smith talked after about a few players being low in confidence - by which I assume he included Barkley in that.

[ChicagoLion]

Check out his physique speed and movement from his Everton and early Chelsea days.
Completely different player.

[brontebilly]

Check out his physique speed and movement from his Everton and early Chelsea days.
Completely different player.

Carrying a bit too much timber too I think

After a terrible start I thought he did ok at Newcastle, gave us a bit of composure on the ball higher up the pitch, certainly in comparison to the likes of Watkins, Trez and AEG. But he offers absolutely zero without the ball, doesn't even attempt a tackle or pressing an opponent.

[ChicagoLion]

Check out his physique speed and movement from his Everton and early Chelsea days.
Completely different player.

Carrying a bit too much timber too I think

After a terrible start I thought he did ok at Newcastle, gave us a bit of composure on the ball higher up the pitch, certainly in comparison to the likes of Watkins, Trez and AEG. But he offers absolutely zero without the ball, doesn't even attempt a tackle or pressing an opponent.

Over done the weight training, has lost mobility and pace.

[frank black]

Check out his physique speed and movement from his Everton and early Chelsea days.
Completely different player.

Carrying a bit too much timber too I think

After a terrible start I thought he did ok at Newcastle, gave us a bit of composure on the ball higher up the pitch, certainly in comparison to the likes of Watkins, Trez and AEG. But he offers absolutely zero without the ball, doesn't even attempt a tackle or pressing an opponent.

Over done the weight training, has lost mobility and pace.

Or more likely the two significant hamstring injuries have resulted in him either loosing it or holding back out of fear of yet another one.

[ChicagoLion]

Check out his physique speed and movement from his Everton and early Chelsea days.
Completely different player.

Carrying a bit too much timber too I think

After a terrible start I thought he did ok at Newcastle, gave us a bit of composure on the ball higher up the pitch, certainly in comparison to the likes of Watkins, Trez and AEG. But he offers absolutely zero without the ball, doesn't even attempt a tackle or pressing an opponent.

Over done the weight training, has lost mobility and pace.

Or more likely the two significant hamstring injuries have resulted in him either loosing it or holding back out of fear of yet another one.

which takes you back to my first point.

[Neil Hawkes]

We already have his replacement, does everything Ross did before his latest injury:
Available in YouTube - Carney Chukwuemeka • Aston Villa Wonderkid - 2020/21 Highlights

[Mister E]

We already have his replacement, does everything Ross did before his latest injury:
Available in YouTube - Carney Chukwuemeka • Aston Villa Wonderkid - 2020/21 Highlights

Look at that and notice how Chuk and Barry both have the balance and body strength to make things happen. I really hope they each get a chance of some Premier League minutes this season.

[OCD]

He's only 17 though. Quite a lot to put on his shoulders if you expect him to be a regular. Great prospect though. Would be good to get him out on loan for regular first team football and then start integrating him.

[Nii Lamptey]

Send him back to Chelsea. Tonight.

[brontebilly]

Send him back to Chelsea. Tonight.

Yeah I don't really see the point in flogging this dead horse any longer. See ya Ross.

[OzVilla]

Shame, he could have been perfect for us.

[CT]

Wasn’t exactly desperate to get on was he?

Such a massive disappointment. The early weeks looked so promising.