Menace Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 2 hours ago, LFEE said: Like it or loathe it. Surely that’s what football is all about ??♂️ God forbid someone having a football opinion on a football forum. We must all have the same opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGRM Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, STM said: I was shocked when someone said he was only 5"9 because he's physically like an ox. What he doesn't have in height, he makes up in strength and running power. Height’s overrated in football (aherm Maradona, Messi, Garincha, Xavi, Ryan Fraser ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Official announcement tomorrow perhaps? Gives him all weekend then to get himself packed and off to USA to meet up with the sqaud before the Villa game. (Not saying he'll have any part in that mind you). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 I've admired him for ages. He's very much a finisher though. Don't expect more than physicality and goals. Can imagine Bruno and Sandro will be looking to get him released asap on the break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 11 minutes ago, STM said: I was shocked when someone said he was only 5"9 because he's physically like an ox. What he doesn't have in height, he makes up in strength and running power. Yeah very direct and fast, proper Howe signing and player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, Mazzy said: Official announcement tomorrow perhaps? Gives him all weekend then to get himself packed and off to USA to meet up with the sqaud before the Villa game. (Not saying he'll have any part in that mind you). Aye, would imagine they are desperate to get him over to the US with the rest of the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 15 minutes ago, STM said: I was shocked when someone said he was only 5"9 because he's physically like an ox. What he doesn't have in height, he makes up in strength and running power. Not sure if he's as strong as Marcel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Imagine what Howe will do for him within a few months. He will easily hit 15+ g/a a season, if Sancho/Antony etc did that the media would go into a complete frenzy. He's a good signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, La Parka said: I've admired him for ages. He's very much a finisher though. Don't expect more than physicality and goals. Can imagine Bruno and Sandro will be looking to get him released asap on the break. He looks a similar type to Anderson? Possibly quicker Not that it’s a bad thing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 As much as I love ASM and his trickery, I think as soon as Barnes gets coached properly in the defensive part of his game he will fit perfectly in with the ultra press game that Howe wants to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, SteV said: Executes the finish from a yard out ??♂️ Pure Romano, ball on the line, gets down on all fours and heads it in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 In our games against teams that just defend deep and come for a point. I think that's when Barnes will come into his own, especially if we can get him coming inside on his right. He'll bang them In not a daisy cutter scuffed shot like maxi offers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 minute ago, andycap said: In our games against teams that just defend deep and come for a point. I think that's when Barnes will come into his own, especially if we can get him coming inside on his right. He'll bang them In not a daisy cutter scuffed shot like maxi offers. I agree. Someone above posted about how useless ASM usually is against teams that sit deep and I would agree with that, with Barnes there’s a good chance he can bang one in. Rarely seen ASM do that (Wolves away the exception from memory) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 10 hours ago, brummie said: Surprised at the lukewarm-ness of this thread. I really rate Barnes. Decent coaching instead of Rodgers sat with his feet up, coasting and waiting for the pay off will make the difference here. Agreed. I think he looks a great prospect and, as already mentioned by a couple, EH will make him maximally effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 10 hours ago, Yorkie said: Totally accept the debates around specifics but got to say I'm loving NUFC deliberately trying to better itself every single transfer window. What a novelty. Couple more and we're in very decent nick. Starting to think LB might not be on the cards, which is a shame but I can live with it. CB essential though. Great point. This is the sort of signing we used to watch competent clubs make while we made massively speculative buys, at best. He might not be a world beater but he'll make the squad better, no doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 8 hours ago, Zero said: I really don’t like this trade. I mean, if we really sell ASM, I do expect we would go big on someone like Kvara that would be a certain starter on the left. We have Gordon and Joelinton as cover for this position and why add another player that probably just similar to Gordon’s level? I would even prefer to just let Gordon start and buy an expensive right winger like Diaby. sorry guys I really don’t like this trade. I don't understand this, never have. Surely it's been obvious to all from day one that ASM is not an EH player? Barnes is, that's an automatic upgrade in effectiveness before he's even started improving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 minute ago, The Butcher said: welcome to the party pal! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Really like how up for the move he seems to be. Really think this is going to be a great fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Won't believe it until I season Pearson in a tent outside with his telescope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 I know the game is more than just goals and assists, but his numbers match Grealish, Mount and Rashford. If Howe can improve him even further than £35-40m is an absolute steal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Probably arrived at 6am to be like Eddie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 minute ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Probably arrived at 6am to be like Eddie. He was there yesterday. Hope a bit late according to the clip above! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zooovs Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 If Tonali plays on the right, most action will happen there with Tripps and Almiron like we saw in the first half with Rangers. This will leave space on the left for Barnes to quickly hit shots on goal. I think that's why it wouldn't work with Maxi as the action is not on the left usually with Burn supporting that side. We also saw this with Joe and Willock, usually that side was for the quick attacks with long balls or on the counter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 42 minutes ago, relámpago blanco said: Won't believe it until I season Pearson in a tent outside with his telescope. Sounds rude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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