Conjo Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 21 minutes ago, 54 said: I love the fact he started celebrating as soon as the ball left his boot and before the ball went in. Norwegian commentators during the match said our bench did the same Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 He is that good, got Stephen Curry like ability from distance. Always seems to connect cleanly and if there’s no one in the way it’s invariably heading towards the corner of the goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 (edited) He's just an assassin. I was watching a Beckham throwback on the TV the other day and he gives me similar vibes. Obviously not on that level but give him the ball outside the box on his right peg and it's pure danger. He always finds a corner too. I fucking love he proved people wrong. I've rated him for years. With a productive right wing he will be even more of an asset. Edited September 16 by La Parka Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 2 minutes ago, gbandit said: He is that good, got Stephen Curry like ability from distance. Always seems to connect cleanly and if there’s no one in the way it’s invariably heading towards the corner of the goal You got my vote by mentioning Steph. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Better than ASM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEFAFWISP Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Waste of money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Still trying to work out why we signed one of the best goalscorers in the league from wide positions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 7 minutes ago, gbandit said: Still trying to work out why we signed one of the best goalscorers in the league from wide positions You have to lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 On 02/09/2024 at 11:56, Andy said: He's not the best footballer but always looks like he'll win you games. Was unlucky with that shot in the first half where he cut in and just didn't quite get enough bend on it too. Having players who can shoot from distance is severely underrated across football IMO. Quote Harvey Barnes has been directly involved in 11 goals in his 25 Premier League appearances for Newcastle (7 goals, 4 assists), averaging a goal or assist every 87 minutes of league action for the Magpies. From the Beeb. Dude needs more run! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 4 minutes ago, Beren said: Having players who can shoot from distance is severely underrated across football IMO. Aye, especially nowadays. Football is all about percentages now, shooting from distance is discouraged. Saw an article the other day about the decline of the "screamer" and the drop off is huge compared to a decade ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 There’s never a lob now, seemed to be everywhere in the 90s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Yeah he's one of those players, where as soon as he moved into that pocket of space, I was practically already celebrating before he hit it. If he can add variety to his game by going on the outside aswell, so he isn't easy to defend then he's a massive asset. I think the only thing we can do is play both him and Gordon and let them rotate during the game. It's not ideal if they both don't want to play on the right. But they are too good to leave out of the starting 11. Only negative is it means we only have Murphy and Almiron as wingers to bring on to change things if it's not working. But I think that's better than potentially pissing off Gordon or Barnes by benching one of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 1 minute ago, Andy said: Aye, especially nowadays. Football is all about percentages now, shooting from distance is discouraged. Saw an article the other day about the decline of the "screamer" and the drop off is huge compared to a decade ago. Read that too. Really good piece. Think there is a middle ground that the likes of Foden, Odegaard etc score (or get rebounds/deflections) from with a reasonable return... not screamers, but not in the box either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fosse Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Told you he was good. Of all the players we've lost, it stings the most seeing him tear it up for another team. £35m for him is a snip, 7 goals, 4 assists in basically 11 Premier League nineties. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 1 hour ago, alexf said: Yeah he's one of those players, where as soon as he moved into that pocket of space, I was practically already celebrating before he hit it. If he can add variety to his game by going on the outside aswell, so he isn't easy to defend then he's a massive asset. I think the only thing we can do is play both him and Gordon and let them rotate during the game. It's not ideal if they both don't want to play on the right. But they are too good to leave out of the starting 11. Only negative is it means we only have Murphy and Almiron as wingers to bring on to change things if it's not working. But I think that's better than potentially pissing off Gordon or Barnes by benching one of them. Tbf I don't mind Murphy as a sub. Just don't think he should be starting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Gordon and Barnes are first team players, so maybe have to rotate them left to right during the game as both seem to prefer the left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 With his scoring record, could Barnes could play up front ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 4 minutes ago, Ben said: With his scoring record, could Barnes could play up front ? No Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 4 minutes ago, Ben said: With his scoring record, could Barnes could play up front ? Trippier at left back, Schar in midfield, Barnes up top and we're laughing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 I think Barnes could potentially be a striker TBH, but probably in a more dominant team. Otherwise he's just be too isolated and he won't enjoy physically getting battered by CBs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eveready Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 It's not just the accuracy and power that make him such a good finisher, he doesn't telegraph his shots at all. He doesn't wind up or set himself. By the time you realise he's taken a shot the ball's already left his foot and flying into the back of the net. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 3 hours ago, gbandit said: Still trying to work out why we signed one of the best goalscorers in the league from wide positions It's like the classic Mrs. Merton "so what attracted you to the millionaire Paul Daniels?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 1 minute ago, Eveready said: It's not just the accuracy and power that make him such a good finisher, he doesn't telegraph his shots at all. He doesn't wind up or set himself. By the time you realise he's taken a shot the ball's already left his foot and flying into the back of the net. I think for this goal he had his head down and kind of rolled the two defenders, they didn't even realise he was looking for a shot until he was already in space and letting it go. Not sure if it was deliberate by him but it was very deceptive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 3 hours ago, Beren said: Having players who can shoot from distance is severely underrated across football IMO. From the Beeb. Dude needs more run! Kept thinking that. Remembering all those home games we used to play where we'd defend bravely against top teams but ultimately be undone late on by a long range goal. It was us on the other end of that for once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Textbook strike to take the slightly heavier touch to work the space then he has the time to work his feet for the optimum technique and let the shot go. Some may call it boring, but there aren't many who can do what he does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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