Ross Barkley

[achilles]

Thought his tracking back was exceptional, an outstanding game with his energy.

[Tony Daleys Shorts]

Thought his tracking back was exceptional, an outstanding game with his energy.

Yes very noticeable today which is always great to see.

[Clark W Griswold]

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.

[Brazilian Villain]

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.

[olaftab]

If there was a choice between Dougie and Ross at the end of the season I hope it's Ross.

[Sexual Ealing]

We hope it's chips, it's chips.

[PaulWinch again]

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.

[brontebilly]

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.

[Skipper_The_Eyechild]

I don't agree, I don't think he really has had that many terrible cameos.

[PaulWinch again]

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.

[Mellin]

Barkley's been quality since he signed. Problem is the knocks, not contribution when fit.

[eamonn]

Thought he deserved to stay on, he was in the thick of it. Really impressed.

[dcdavecollett]

Fantastic first touch with either foot. Really impressed with how he got around the pitch.

I only recall him losing the ball twice all game, one of which he won in a tackle and fired that shot that the 'keeper had to save.

[ChicagoLion]

Great that he had a good game as I have been sceptical.
Him coming into some form with our 2 returnees bodes well.

[Dave P]

Dougie is currently playing a role that Dean Smith had him in circa 2020.  Except now he is a bit older and wiser and can play it better.  Ross Barkley is showing us what a fantastic footballer he is and its a shame he isn't in the Europa League squad.

With the injuries we get in that position and how vital midfields are, I hope we keep both for the squad next season.  In fact, when Kamara is back, a squad of Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn, Onana, Bogarde, Barkley and Luiz is superb IF fully fit.