Ross Barkley

[Risso]

He’s a very different Barkley to the one that last played here. He’s matured into a fine player. He had moments in his last stint, but he’s far more comfortable and composed. He’s a really good fit for our style too.

Plus he knows now he can’t get away  with acting the twat.

[Ian.]

He’s a very different Barkley to the one that last played here. He’s matured into a fine player. He had moments in his last stint, but he’s far more comfortable and composed. He’s a really good fit for our style too.

Plus he knows now he can’t get away  with acting the twat.

Yep, that’s true. I’d also add, it seems he’s grown up a lot since we’ve last seen him.

[PeterWithesShin]

He's probably smart enough to realise that this is his last shot at the big time and wants to take it.

[cdbearsfan]

Was pretty good today, hopefully I was wrong about this signing.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I'd start him ahead of Onana against Young Boys.

[Richard E]

I thought he was fantastic today. Really composed.

[PaulWinch again]

Really important in the turnaround. Excellent player to have in the squad.

[usav]

He did well today.  However, Emery had an absolute melt down at him for about 1 minute......not sure why.

[pauliewalnuts]

Really important in the turnaround. Excellent player to have in the squad.

Exactly this, and it's one of many examples of how DimVillaTim doesn't get it.

[j66acd]

He did well today.  However, Emery had an absolute melt down at him for about 1 minute......not sure why.

Did Emery get booked for that? 😂😂 he was so pissed off

[Somniloquism]

Barkley was excellent today, will be interesting to see his passing stats.  Dictated the pace of the game and was excellent alongside Tielemans.  It has got to a point with Villa where I am happy with whoever comes on and Barkley is definitely in this club.

Well he got an assist, although probably wasn't expecting to with his pass.

[Footy-Vill]

This match was perfect for Barkley as well up against a struggling team but I have a thought he's being saved for Champions league because surprised he didn't start this one today.

[darren woolley]

I thought he played well when he came on.

[Dogtanian]

He did well today.  However, Emery had an absolute melt down at him for about 1 minute......not sure why.

I saw that but couldn’t see who it was at. A lad near me said it was Tielemans.

[Olneythelonely]

He’s going to be really helpful when we’re trying to break down teams playing deep. We struggled with that at times last season and the speed of his passing should make a huge difference.

I think he’ll prove to be a master stroke.