Thumbheed Posted yesterday at 08:47 Share Posted yesterday at 08:47 (edited) He's such an intelligentplayer - always seems to release the ball at the right time. Don't think it's a coinicident Tino has looked fantastic on that side whilst playing alongside Barnes. I'd noticed this too with Hall when he'd come on late in games, the 3 of them seemed to link up so well (Joe, Barnes and Hall) and Barnes always seemed at the centre of it. Maybe a lesson for Gordon as whilst individually he's far better he does have a tendency to hold on a little too long at times. Edited 4 hours ago by Thumbheed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted yesterday at 08:49 Share Posted yesterday at 08:49 So pleased for him how he's pulled it all round lately without even scoring a screamer!, keep it up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted yesterday at 09:53 Share Posted yesterday at 09:53 (edited) really, really good last night and in the final. He’s been heavily involved in both matches which is usually the major criticism of his game. His passing and carrying were top notch. Probably motm for me. Edited yesterday at 09:54 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted yesterday at 10:45 Share Posted yesterday at 10:45 He was seething with Isak twice last night for not passing to him at the right moment. Played well on the right for a bit, could be a useful murphy swap out when gordon comes back ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted yesterday at 11:19 Share Posted yesterday at 11:19 Was rightly seething after the disallowed goal. First time I've seen that sort of emotion from him, was good to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted yesterday at 11:22 Share Posted yesterday at 11:22 Had a tap in if Isak had released the ball quicker. Makes intelligent runs and always wants the ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted yesterday at 11:22 Share Posted yesterday at 11:22 Reckon he'll be dropped for Gordon for the Leicester game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted yesterday at 11:32 Share Posted yesterday at 11:32 Nah, start as why disrupt a sides that’s winning. Howe has shown in past he’ll keep things same if results are coming. Probably needs a goal, as Gordon will come on 55/60 min mark with a point to prove. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted yesterday at 11:34 Share Posted yesterday at 11:34 9 minutes ago, joeyt said: Reckon he'll be dropped for Gordon for the Leicester game? Poor from Howe if he does drop barnes. Gordon only has himself to blame. Barnes has played well, so you cannot reward that with putting him back on the bench. Gordon has to earn it, most likeky as a sub. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted yesterday at 11:34 Share Posted yesterday at 11:34 He usually plays Gordon every game, all game though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted yesterday at 13:13 Share Posted yesterday at 13:13 16 hours ago, Elliottman said: Played like he was pissed off tonight, I liked it, I liked it a lot. I liked that he wasn't afraid to give Isak a bollocking for that disallowed goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted yesterday at 13:14 Share Posted yesterday at 13:14 (edited) 1 hour ago, joeyt said: Reckon he'll be dropped for Gordon for the Leicester game? Sends out the wrong message mind dropping him when he's playing well. Also makes gordon know he will never be dropped whatever happens which will lead to poor performances. Edited yesterday at 13:16 by andycap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago He's looked a top player in the last few games tbh. I had him pegged as just a finisher, but he's really clever when he's in possession, and Gordon coming back in shouldn't be a formality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted 12 hours ago Share Posted 12 hours ago No brainier, gotta start Barnes - playing reasonably well - against his old club - eases Gordon back in - tells Gordon he’s got to earn his spot back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted 12 hours ago Share Posted 12 hours ago Dropping Barnes would be criminal mismanagement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted 12 hours ago Share Posted 12 hours ago Think Howe likes to play players against their old clubs and with BArnes playing well & Gordon coming back from injury I'd definitely start Barnes personally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted 12 hours ago Share Posted 12 hours ago Never been his biggest fan, but I'd hate to see him dropped right now. Deserves to have his place in the team, especially as Gordon was playing poorly for weeks before his suspension. Wouldn't even start Gordon over Murphy. He let himself down, and needs to earn it back from the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Barnesinho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shush Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago 14 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: Hope he keeps his place. I love Gordon, but he hasn't been on it all season as much, and Barnes is looking handy right now so should keep his place. 15/20 mins of Gordon to come on is good enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted 7 hours ago Share Posted 7 hours ago Howe would never do it, but I think Barnes could do decent up front if Isak ever gets hurt. He's more of a poacher than Gordon and has more pace than Wilson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago (edited) On 03/04/2025 at 14:13, Optimistic Nut said: I liked that he wasn't afraid to give Isak a bollocking for that disallowed goal. As a player who's constantly dishing out bollockings, I loved that Isak took it well too. Edited 5 hours ago by Thumbheed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago On 03/04/2025 at 14:13, Optimistic Nut said: I liked that he wasn't afraid to give Isak a bollocking for that disallowed goal. Tbf, when you watch the Matchcam, you can see BigJoe on his case as well 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago 7 hours ago, Dokko said: Never been his biggest fan, but I'd hate to see him dropped right now. Deserves to have his place in the team, especially as Gordon was playing poorly for weeks before his suspension. Wouldn't even start Gordon over Murphy. He let himself down, and needs to earn it back from the bench. Besides anything else I think Gordon off the bench is cracking option for the time being too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago Yeah he's stepped it up, showing he has more in his locker than give and goes and a clinical finish. Would love to see him up his contribution Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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