Ross Barkley

[Pete3206]

He had a decent first half half, but faded badly in the 2nd. At least he could pass the pall to a team mate, which is something McGinn should take note of.

[ChicagoLion]

Glad when he went off and we looked better for it.

[paul_e]

Glad when he went off and we looked better for it.

Agreed, he looked decent for the first 15-20minutes but was barely involved for the rest of the first half and shouldn't have come back out at half time. 2nd half he was barely involved and was clearly fucked by the hour mark.

[Drummond]

He's just not fit enough still is he? Which is odd.

[Ian.]

He was miles better yesterday but hasn’t got the stamina for the game has he and I wonder if he ever will.

[JUAN PABLO]

He looks like me when Im playing against the kids down the park and Im asthmatic and drink too much .

[brontebilly]

Glad when he went off and we looked better for it.

Agreed, he looked decent for the first 15-20minutes but was barely involved for the rest of the first half and shouldn't have come back out at half time. 2nd half he was barely involved and was clearly fucked by the hour mark.

Very harsh, he started the second half well too. Made space nicely for himself for a shot with his left foot that one of their defenders did very well to block. Bit more graft than usual without the ball I thought. Fitness levels are very poor though.

[paul_e]

Yep, his fitness is clearly a problem I also found myself wondering at one point yesterday if he's a bit scared/reluctant to really open up and sprint, he just never pushes himself. It looks like a bad attitude but Smith keeps picking him so I'm not sure that's it, mayb he just doesn't trust his hamstring(s) after the injury earlier in the year. I'm not sure but he's very frustrating to watch.

[Mister E]

I wanted Ramsey and Wes on at half-time, in place of Traore and barkley ...

[Risso]

I just don't understand the rationale for starting him. He's been absolutely dreadful every game he's played for months and months. The game yesterday was always going to be the easiest we had left in the run in, so you'd expect everybody to look better, which on the whole they did. Why not then, give Ramsey a start or perhaps even rearrange things slightly so that Davis could start. I expect we'll see Fat Ross starting against Everton, because, well, it's Everton and he played against them.

[brontebilly]

I just don't understand the rationale for starting him. He's been absolutely dreadful every game he's played for months and months. The game yesterday was always going to be the easiest we had left in the run in, so you'd expect everybody to look better, which on the whole they did. Why not then, give Ramsey a start or perhaps even rearrange things slightly so that Davis could start. I expect we'll see Fat Ross starting against Everton, because, well, it's Everton and he played against them.

Ramsey hasn't impressed when he has started though. Not just against City but even the likes of Newcastle. Maybe it's less pressure coming on off the bench where he impressed again yesterday. With Sanson, Trez and Grealish out, I guess options are limited. I'm far from a fan of Barkley but he did ok yesterday as did AEG.

[andyh]

I just don't understand the rationale for starting him. He's been absolutely dreadful every game he's played for months and months. The game yesterday was always going to be the easiest we had left in the run in, so you'd expect everybody to look better, which on the whole they did. Why not then, give Ramsey a start or perhaps even rearrange things slightly so that Davis could start. I expect we'll see Fat Ross starting against Everton, because, well, it's Everton and he played against them.

Plus, Smith has already said we aren’t going to buy Barkley, so why give him a start ahead of our own players that need developing and experience.

[TelfordVilla]

No future at this club ... should = no place in the squad.

[Risso]

I just don't understand the rationale for starting him. He's been absolutely dreadful every game he's played for months and months. The game yesterday was always going to be the easiest we had left in the run in, so you'd expect everybody to look better, which on the whole they did. Why not then, give Ramsey a start or perhaps even rearrange things slightly so that Davis could start. I expect we'll see Fat Ross starting against Everton, because, well, it's Everton and he played against them.

Ramsey hasn't impressed when he has started though. Not just against City but even the likes of Newcastle. Maybe it's less pressure coming on off the bench where he impressed again yesterday. With Sanson, Trez and Grealish out, I guess options are limited. I'm far from a fan of Barkley but he did ok yesterday as did AEG.

When was the last time Barkley impressed, either starting or coming off the bench?

[olaftab]

When was the last time Barkley impressed, either starting or coming off the bench?

Opening game of season 2016/17 for Everton. Since then he's been shit.