Guest Heneage Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Played really well today. Hope he's not broke his foot. Either way we might as well keep, seeing as Bolton's board don't want to sanction a move despite Megson wanting him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 I never ever worry when Barton is on the ball He is a class above Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 I never ever worry when Barton is on the ball He is a class above Got caught in possession loads today, wasn't his best game by any stretch. But still outshone Smith and Nolan. Gutted if he's broken his foot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 hopefully just a precaution, how we need him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 hopefully just a precaution, how we need him 100% Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 He's a good player, the problem is getting him onto the pitch in enough games throughout a season and it looks like that's still going to be a problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Chris Hughton in his post-match said they thought he'd just got a kick and it was a bit bruised, said Barton was much happier when he saw him after the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Could be the difference this year. If he plays 35+ games then we won't be far away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thebigfella Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 i sat on the touch line where they warmed uphe was givving orders to the players and pumping them up 45 mins before the game started he should be captain godd performance today he never shuts up on the pitch telling people where to play wee need all the team to be like that!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Chris Hughton in his post-match said they thought he'd just got a kick and it was a bit bruised, said Barton was much happier when he saw him after the game. Good good. Looked bad when he came off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 i sat on the touch line where they warmed uphe was givving orders to the players and pumping them up 45 mins before the game started he should be captain godd performance today he never shuts up on the pitch telling people where to play wee need all the team to be like that!! If he toned down his rash challenges & played more he'd be a great Captain for us yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 He still needs to do a lot to win me over, tbh. So far he's been nothing but a disruptive influence, imo. Good player, but has yet to really show what he's capable of and, obviously, his less savoury extra-curricular activities need to be sorted permanently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Should be CM, or even playing behind a striker. Thought by his standards, he played an average match but still looked a lot better than anyone else out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 When Guthrie comes back him and Barton should be CM, saying that though Smith has played really well in the past two games (apart from a few crazy tackles today), so I'm not sure what to do. I suppose Guthrie could play on the right, or we could do a Barca and have a deep DM and two CM who just float Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Smith is our defensive minded midfielder. Right midfield may be perfect for Barton in our system. It allows a bit more attacking freedom and he is a good foil for R Taylor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 When Guthrie comes back him and Barton should be CM, saying that though Smith has played really well in the past two games (apart from a few crazy tackles today), so I'm not sure what to do. I suppose Guthrie could play on the right, or we could do a Barca and have a deep DM and two CM who just float Smith was winning a hell of a lot of aerial battles in the centre circle today. I don't know if that was just down to Reading's lack of height but it was good to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 When Guthrie comes back him and Barton should be CM, saying that though Smith has played really well in the past two games (apart from a few crazy tackles today), so I'm not sure what to do. I suppose Guthrie could play on the right, or we could do a Barca and have a deep DM and two CM who just float I love the fact that we have a bit of depth in a position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Guthrie/Barton at home. Smith/Barton-or-Guthrie away. The centre-midfield has got stacks of depth and actually looks very strong in this league (so far). I hope we don't lose anyone and i hope Butt doesn't come back into the team. He doesn't deserve to as things stand cos these current players are here on merit. Infact, i'll conradict myself; i hope Butt goes. He's of no valuable worth imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Ironic considering the position was a real weakness last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Thought he was our best player yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Thought he was our best player yesterday. Don't be daft. His passing was good and he kept possession bt where has his pace gone he looked like he couldnt run half the gmae. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offshore Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 (One) of the problems with Barton and Smith is that they'll end up picking up suspensions. Smith can't help making stupid sliding tackles when he doesn't need to and Barton gets booked because he's Barton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 (One) of the problems with Barton and Smith is that they'll end up picking up suspensions. Smith can't help making stupid sliding tackles when he doesn't need to and Barton gets booked because he's Barton. Nolan, Barton, Guthrie, Smith and Butt offer plenty of cover in this league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offshore Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 (One) of the problems with Barton and Smith is that they'll end up picking up suspensions. Smith can't help making stupid sliding tackles when he doesn't need to and Barton gets booked because he's Barton. Nolan, Barton, Guthrie, Smith and Butt offer plenty of cover in this league Its a passable list for the championship, but if you take Barton and Smith out of it .......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil K Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Thought he was our best player yesterday. Is your avater the Free Trade ? If I've got a local, its that one. I'm in there more often than any other bar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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