David Edgar Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 This guy. What a player. England awaits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Our most dangerous player forced out of position again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 It's just insane we move Barnes over to the right when we bring Gordon on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 (edited) It's getting weird. Gordon has played on the right, is more natural at knocking the ball past his full-back and crossing a ball, yet we're moving Barnes over. Edited April 19 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Moving Barnes is really silly, he's been playing much better than Gordon and if anything Gordon offers similar to what Murphy does so don't see why we need to switch then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggy_Keagal Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Just now, Newcastle Fan said: Moving Barnes is really silly, he's been playing much better than Gordon and if anything Gordon offers similar to what Murphy does so don't see why we need to switch then. Exactly this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 He's not effective on the right and it's absolutely shit having to accommodate Gordon when Barnes deserves his position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Gordon is better than Barnes on the right so it makes sense for him to play there and leave Barnes on the left which is working so well. Basically nullifies Barnes sticking on the right and in the form he's in that makes no sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 So my question is , are we shifting Gordon or Barnes in the summer ? based on I believe neither will want to be backups . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 It won’t be an issue when we sign a top right winger. If we want to consistently compete every season we keep them both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon_Geordie Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 (edited) My only issue with Barnes has been his lack of effort covering back at times. Saying that with Tino, they have dovetailed really well - he certainly has far more control and clinical end product than Gordon, so he's won me over of late. Was shocked yesterday when Murphy (who has offered a struggling Trippier very little support all game) was replaced by the energy of Gordon, who does a lot of running back. Only to be switched with Barnes. One, losing your attacking threat down the left and two, placing Barnes in front of Trippier providing even less cover. Gordon needs to play right wing when he comes on. Edited April 20 by Oregon_Geordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 2 hours ago, wyn davies said: So my question is , are we shifting Gordon or Barnes in the summer ? based on I believe neither will want to be backups . Qualify for the CL and neither is sold. 50-60 games next season. First attacker off the bench, first midfielder off the bench, 3rd CB etc. should be first team quality. Villa brought on Ramsey, Onana, Malen and Rashford which killed us off. Full strength we only have Gordon, Trippier and Botman of that quality off the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 On 20/04/2025 at 10:04, wyn davies said: So my question is , are we shifting Gordon or Barnes in the summer ? based on I believe neither will want to be backups . No. And if either phrase it like that we need to remind them what a CL squad looks like. Like someone said, Villa signing 3 top attackers in one January should be instructive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 On 20/04/2025 at 10:04, wyn davies said: So my question is , are we shifting Gordon or Barnes in the summer ? based on I believe neither will want to be backups . As others have mentioned, absolutely no need to be shifting either with the extra European games. However, I would like to see us find a way of effectively having them in the same 11, should we wish to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted yesterday at 15:34 Share Posted yesterday at 15:34 Despite no goal involvements. I thought that was one of his best all round performances for us. He was really bright and direct on both wings. Took up some nice positions centrally between the lines to receive the ball too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago He is a team player always looking to create and his partnership with tino is very important for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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