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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3075 on: March 22, 2026, 05:43:37 PM »
Thought his tracking back was exceptional, an outstanding game with his energy.

Offline Tony Daleys Shorts

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3076 on: March 22, 2026, 06:51:29 PM »
Thought his tracking back was exceptional, an outstanding game with his energy.

Yes very noticeable today which is always great to see.

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3077 on: March 22, 2026, 07:27:01 PM »
He was excellent. I was skeptical when we Re signed him, not on ability but on attitude but he's been a great pro and and excellent signing this time. Today really summed that up and with Kamara out I'd much sooner have him than not. Like someone else said, I feel more confident when he's in the side, very classy and plenty of experience.

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3078 on: March 22, 2026, 07:32:35 PM »
on that performance he can stay another season ,  rob edwards will have to wait. 

He'll be useful to have with all the additional games in the Champions League.

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3079 on: March 22, 2026, 07:50:35 PM »
If there was a choice between Dougie and Ross at the end of the season I hope it's Ross.

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3080 on: March 22, 2026, 07:55:35 PM »
We hope it's chips, it's chips.

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3081 on: March 22, 2026, 07:57:58 PM »
If there was a choice between Dougie and Ross at the end of the season I hope it's Ross.

I would see the former as the medium term replacement of the latter give the age profile.

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3082 on: March 22, 2026, 07:59:20 PM »
If there was a choice between Dougie and Ross at the end of the season I hope it's Ross.

Barkley is 5 years older. Excellent today and decent at Old Trafford but there were some pretty horrendous cameos from him before then off the bench. Luiz had a couple of poor games but has been decent since he came back for me. Think Barkley has another year left in any case.

Online Skipper_The_Eyechild

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3083 on: March 22, 2026, 09:37:20 PM »
I don't agree, I don't think he really has had that many terrible cameos.

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3084 on: March 22, 2026, 09:40:38 PM »
No he’s a good player - I see them both being part of the squad next year and Doug being the longer-term player for Ross’s role.

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3085 on: March 22, 2026, 11:19:22 PM »
Barkley's been quality since he signed. Problem is the knocks, not contribution when fit.

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3086 on: Today at 12:18:47 AM »
Thought he deserved to stay on, he was in the thick of it. Really impressed.

 


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