Shadow Puppets Posted Sunday at 21:28 Share Posted Sunday at 21:28 1 hour ago, HaydnNUFC said: Don't think he was atrocious, but he was poor. I don't like how he has the LW spot nailed down as his despite how well Barnes has played there whilst he was out, nor do I like how he seems to be untouchable regarding being substituted. I mean, he was subbed last weekend 🤷♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted Sunday at 21:32 Share Posted Sunday at 21:32 (edited) It isn't that uncommon for players to have a season like this only to be at their best the season after. I would at the very least give him another season. It's just annoying how he keeps being used and prioritized when he's completely out of it. Edited Sunday at 21:32 by Erikse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted Sunday at 21:35 Share Posted Sunday at 21:35 I really like Gordon and didn't see anything of grave concern today, though he had one really bad moment which led to the goal. Think he just needs to put this season behind him and have a bit of a reset over the summer. Hopefully there's no talk of any transfer and he can just work hard on picking himself back up a bit. He had a really strong spell but either side of it he's blown pretty cold. Would probably drop him next week, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted Sunday at 21:37 Share Posted Sunday at 21:37 9 minutes ago, nemtizz said: Not his fault but he’s more invisible than Wilson up top. Thats certainly debateable, probably not a big difference either way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted Sunday at 21:40 Share Posted Sunday at 21:40 (edited) he's a great player but i think eddie drops him for everton - both tactical and emotional reasons. how many times today did we shout "gerrup man!" at him? Edited Sunday at 21:41 by huss9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted Sunday at 22:37 Share Posted Sunday at 22:37 2 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Gordon has bags of everything, pace, intelligence, technique, finishing. I think sometimes being so thoughtful and self aware isn’t good for him, maybe leads to him dwelling on things and being critical. Hopefully he can come back firing next season because at his best he’s a really top player. He doesn’t Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted Sunday at 23:01 Share Posted Sunday at 23:01 The lad is out of form, and I’m sure he’ll be better again next season - but he’s never looked remotely like a good finisher to me. He’s not an ‘elite’ player, but you don’t need XI elite players to be challenging at the top end of the table. He’s a really good footballer though and an obvious asset to the club. I’d like to see Barnes back at LW vs Everton tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted Sunday at 23:59 Share Posted Sunday at 23:59 Mistake aside he wasnt our worst player. But as mentioned in the Barnes thread, I get in theory why Howe prefers him to start left in a game like this from a defensive view point. However I don't think I saw a great deal of protection for Tino today and in this formation it shouldn't really be as necessary and he has Burn in close proximity to support. I certainly don't get why we can't atleast give Barnes 10 mins or so on his preferred side, especially when we're losing and chasing the game. Just seems so odd that every time Gordon has came on recently and now again that he's starting games, Barnes is always shifted to right. I assume because Howe thinks Barnes is better than Gordon on the right, but I don't feel because Gordon is shitter on the right should be a reason to move our most dangerous left winger out of position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted Monday at 00:57 Share Posted Monday at 00:57 2 hours ago, The College Dropout said: He doesn’t Yeah, that’s rubbish like. He’s a very fine player at his best but not even his biggest fan (or so I thought) would describe him like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted Monday at 01:12 Share Posted Monday at 01:12 He’s not been the same player since his Liverpool move fell through - attitude has been terrible for months Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted Monday at 01:19 Share Posted Monday at 01:19 5 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Gordon has bags of everything, pace, intelligence, technique, finishing. I think sometimes being so thoughtful and self aware isn’t good for him, maybe leads to him dwelling on things and being critical. Hopefully he can come back firing next season because at his best he’s a really top player. Hes a great player for sure, not convinced he’s a great finisher mind, still work needed there for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernmag Posted Monday at 01:27 Share Posted Monday at 01:27 I think technically he's just a bit limited, which stops him being a top top player. Very good on his day though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted Monday at 02:00 Share Posted Monday at 02:00 Cue an Anthony Gordon perfect hattrick......against Everton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted Monday at 02:28 Share Posted Monday at 02:28 1 hour ago, Paully said: He’s not been the same player since his Liverpool move fell through - attitude has been terrible for months Didn’t he give an interview when he basically admitted as much about his form at the start of the season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted Monday at 04:59 Share Posted Monday at 04:59 I don't particularly want to sell him, I think he's great, but I think of all our players he's the one you could sell for big money and it'd hurt the team less. There's several wingers of an excellent standard you could buy for less than we sold him for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted Monday at 05:02 Share Posted Monday at 05:02 1 minute ago, Optimistic Nut said: I don't particularly want to sell him, I think he's great, but I think of all our players he's the one you could sell for big money and it'd hurt the team less. There's several wingers of an excellent standard you could buy for less than we sold him for. I'm not sure where I stand on him, he's been off it this season though for large parts. The intensity is lower and he doesn't seem focused. Hopefully Eddie can get him back on track, we just need another win and we are good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted Monday at 05:10 Share Posted Monday at 05:10 No one wants to sell him - but if we have to sacrifice a signing for PSR imo it should be him. Barnes has shown he's more than capable to step up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingArthur Posted Monday at 05:26 Share Posted Monday at 05:26 Just having a bad season. Not helped by the absence of Hall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted Monday at 05:53 Share Posted Monday at 05:53 I wonder if Pool might come in for him this summer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted Monday at 05:59 Share Posted Monday at 05:59 There’s no doubt he’s off form, which for me is a combination of heads gone from the red card but then the hip injury. Not been settled since and it’s seemingly impacted him more than it should. Players have off form, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Gordon is too in the camp of playing through pain, as we’ve with Isak and others this season. He’s still a hugely important player, especially the type of winger we need as we challenge the top end and need ball retention high up the pitch / in tight spaces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted Monday at 06:02 Share Posted Monday at 06:02 We can’t sell him man, just look at our bench yesterday. We don’t have a squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted Monday at 06:03 Share Posted Monday at 06:03 Just now, KDT said: We can’t sell him man, just look at our bench yesterday. We don’t have a squad. Agreed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted Monday at 06:04 Share Posted Monday at 06:04 1 minute ago, KDT said: We can’t sell him man, just look at our bench yesterday. We don’t have a squad. You can get a £50m replacement plus 1-2 more good players with that money and the PSR boost you get? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted Monday at 06:15 Share Posted Monday at 06:15 Guys the Ashley era is over. Sell player means replace player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted Monday at 06:20 Share Posted Monday at 06:20 Massive overreactions in this thread. We’re told there aren’t PSR issues this summer so why sell? Because he’s had a dip this season? His performances and goals against Arsenal twice in the league cup were crucial. He’s a good player and will have a great year next season. Whenever they lose a game a load of people go totally overboard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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