Ross Barkley

[eamonn]

My Luton supporter friend says we are getting an absolute gem, so that’s nice to hear!

He was the main dawg there and loved accordingly. He won't be, here so it'll be interesting to see his attitude when he doesn't start/is subbed cos last time it stunk.

[Risso]

My Luton supporter friend says we are getting an absolute gem, so that’s nice to hear!

He was the main dawg there and loved accordingly. He won't be, here so it'll be interesting to see his attitude when he doesn't start/is subbed cos last time it stunk.

You'd have to assume he'd at least talk to Emery before signing to get an idea of what Unai has in store for him! Which I'm sure won't be "you'll be starting every game Ross, and if I have to fuck off McGinn to do it, so be it."

[AV84]

My Luton supporter friend says we are getting an absolute gem, so that’s nice to hear!

He was the main dawg there and loved accordingly. He won't be, here so it'll be interesting to see his attitude when he doesn't start/is subbed cos last time it stunk.

That interview he did recently makes it sound like he spent the season in France getting his head clear and saw Luton as an opportunity to get his career back on track, and he's taken that opportunity. If he really does have his head on straight there's no reason to think he doesn't know what he's signing up for with us now. He's 30 now, so it's his last chance to establish any kind of high level career for himself.

[Pete3206]

This is Ross Barkley under coach Unai Emery. This could well be Barkley's best couple of years as a Premier League player.

[Sexual Ealing]

I know they're different characters, but it has the feeling of a Paul Merson situation. That worked out pretty well, and if Barkley doesn't, it's not a lot of money.

[Louzie0]

He has everything to play for, as the QI Book Of Sports says!

This is a very interesting summer and I’m looking forward to our next signing.

[Brazilian Villain]

Pray he's on a short deal (1 year) or some sort of pay as you go deal.
A 3 year deal for this player won't end well.

Excellent. Tim thinks he’s going to be crap. That’s an almost copper-bottomed guarantee that he won’t be.

*cooper-bottomed

*Because he's a barrel of laughs?

[Smithy]

I know they're different characters, but it has the feeling of a Paul Merson situation. That worked out pretty well, and if Barkley doesn't, it's not a lot of money.

His wages will be quite big, I'd imagine? That said, I'm firmly in the "if anyone can get a tune out of him, Unai can" camp.

[VillaTim]

I know they're different characters, but it has the feeling of a Paul Merson situation. That worked out pretty well, and if Barkley doesn't, it's not a lot of money.

His wages will be quite big, I'd imagine? That said, I'm firmly in the "if anyone can get a tune out of him, Unai can" camp.

If Unai can squeeze 8/9 out of 10 performances out of him then it will be a good move. Back up for Luiz / McGinn ?

[Dave]

I know they're different characters, but it has the feeling of a Paul Merson situation. That worked out pretty well, and if Barkley doesn't, it's not a lot of money.

His wages will be quite big, I'd imagine? That said, I'm firmly in the "if anyone can get a tune out of him, Unai can" camp.

Nice were only paying him £25k per week, and I'd be surprised if Luton were paying him much more than that.

[VillaTim]

I know they're different characters, but it has the feeling of a Paul Merson situation. That worked out pretty well, and if Barkley doesn't, it's not a lot of money.

His wages will be quite big, I'd imagine? That said, I'm firmly in the "if anyone can get a tune out of him, Unai can" camp.

Nice were only paying him £25k per week, and I'd be surprised if Luton were paying him much more than that.

Blimey. We should set up a JustGiving website for the poor bloke .

[Drummond]

I know they're different characters, but it has the feeling of a Paul Merson situation. That worked out pretty well, and if Barkley doesn't, it's not a lot of money.

His wages will be quite big, I'd imagine? That said, I'm firmly in the "if anyone can get a tune out of him, Unai can" camp.

If Unai can squeeze 8/9 out of 10 performances out of him then it will be a good move. Back up for Luiz / McGinn ?

No, because someone, can't remember who, said it's not happening.

[PaulWinch again]

I know they're different characters, but it has the feeling of a Paul Merson situation. That worked out pretty well, and if Barkley doesn't, it's not a lot of money.

His wages will be quite big, I'd imagine? That said, I'm firmly in the "if anyone can get a tune out of him, Unai can" camp.

Nice were only paying him £25k per week, and I'd be surprised if Luton were paying him much more than that.

Blimey. We should set up a JustGiving website for the poor bloke .

As you’re well aware, the point is that is very low for a PL player in a first team squad.

[Toronto Villa]

I know they're different characters, but it has the feeling of a Paul Merson situation. That worked out pretty well, and if Barkley doesn't, it's not a lot of money.

His wages will be quite big, I'd imagine? That said, I'm firmly in the "if anyone can get a tune out of him, Unai can" camp.

Nice were only paying him £25k per week, and I'd be surprised if Luton were paying him much more than that.

Blimey. We should set up a JustGiving website for the poor bloke .

As you’re well aware, the point is that is very low for a PL player in a first team squad.

don't. It's pointless.

[Smithy]

I know they're different characters, but it has the feeling of a Paul Merson situation. That worked out pretty well, and if Barkley doesn't, it's not a lot of money.

His wages will be quite big, I'd imagine? That said, I'm firmly in the "if anyone can get a tune out of him, Unai can" camp.

Nice were only paying him £25k per week, and I'd be surprised if Luton were paying him much more than that.

I suspect because he was something of a risk at the time, but having proven he can perform at premier league level, I suspect any contract we give him will be for a lot more.  Not 'top earner at the club' level, but I'd be very surprised if it was much less than £75-100k.