Andy Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 1 hour ago, kenlau88210 said: i don’t know why so many people here think Barnes on the left and Gordon right or dropped is the solution. Barnes has been here for 2.5 years and I have seen many times even on the left he was anonymous and offered little. Teams know he likes to cut in so these days he doesn’t get much space to shoot. And come on, have some respect and give credit to Gordon. He has 6 goals and 2 assists in CL, a total of 8 G+A which is 2nd only to Mbappe. Barnes is a much more effective left winger than Gordon. The only things gordon is better at are taking penalties and beating his man on the outside, which looks great but rarely comes to anything. His CL penalties are carrying him massively, he's spent the majority of this season and last offering almost nothing from the wing. His other killer attribute is how well he markets himself. His "nice to assist you" post to Isak summed him up, his entire persona is all about selling an image of himself that doesn't actually hold true to reality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 14 hours ago, Lush Vlad said: Worst game for quite some time for him. Even showed some aggression and frustration, which isn’t like him. It was hilarious and frustrating in equal measure when he decided to go and shove Maatsen mid-run He's a great finisher, but up against a pacy fullback, he's not going to beat them one on one. Needs someone overlapping to get the best out of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Ooff. What a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Just now, The Butcher said: Ooff. What a chance. And if there is anyone in the team you want it to fall to it’s him! These things happen, still so happy with how we played. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 It was a good chance, just too off balance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 He could've added to his moments this season but wasn't his night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Like I said. The ‘easier’ ones he seems to snatch at. Then he finishes ones that are fairly low quality. Bringing him and Gordon on was a masterstroke and they linked really well. On another night they win the game for us. Oh well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 ARGH JUST PUT IT IN THE NET Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Thought he was unlucky. First chance he's straining and unbalanced and the second he's just abit too wide, perhaps if being critical the left foot shot could have been better option. But fine margins and could have been the hero. Still wouldn't have wanted anyone else to have those chances so would always back Harvey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 What a chance,it was spinning a bit but he did snatch at it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 He has a habit of slashing at chances coming across to the back post. Usually on the other side, but he missed that one against City and also Spurs in the cup. Give him the top corner from 20 yards or the one on one slotted in the bottom corner. He's not interested otherwise Trying not to get too down on the fact that would have seen us 5th and with a much more favourable draw coming up and skipping the play-offs entirely. It's been a decent campaign already and we've performed in every game we've played. Ah well. Fine margins. Even after everything I've just said. I'd still say if you want the ball to fall to anyone in the box for a chance in our team, it would be Barnes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Stop missing the goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 He's a cracking finisher, just not much of a winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 He got brought off and I still don't understand why howe does it, he had a great effort that was our only chance on target second half. And he always has a goal in him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 10 minutes ago, andycap said: He got brought off and I still don't understand why howe does it, he had a great effort that was our only chance on target second half. And he always has a goal in him. He was very anonymous I thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funtime Frankie Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 1 minute ago, El Prontonise said: He was very anonymous I thought. I agree, other than hitting the post i don't think he contributed much. Elanga however I thought had a good game and was more of a threat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 This man doesn't deserve criticism tbh. He's streets ahead of anyone else in that forward line this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 That shot goes in - different game today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 4 minutes ago, El Prontonise said: He was very anonymous I thought. He hit a couple of good sots, but he couldn't get past the full backs even once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 3 minutes ago, Funtime Frankie said: I agree, other than hitting the post i don't think he contributed much. Elanga however I thought had a good game and was more of a threat. Agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Joel Inton Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Has one poor or quieter game and people are all over him. Thiaw, Pope, Trippier, Tonali and Ramsey were all worse than him tonight. About our only player who could pull a rabbit out of a hat at the moment. He should be the first name on the teamsheet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Poor game. Dominated by Szob physically as predicted. Yet still our main goal threat. Nearly another couple or crackers for the collection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 18 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: Poor game. Dominated by Szob physically as predicted. Yet still our main goal threat. Nearly another couple or crackers for the collection. It’s your classic Barnes really. One of the reasons I don’t get the clamour to play him on the left, he does more or less the same off each flank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Just now, Disco said: It’s your classic Barnes really. Yes and no. I’ve said on here I think he’s improved parts of his game this season. His link up, passing and winning the ball back to recycle possession after a cross, set piece or whatever. Have all been noticeable. This did feel more like the old Barnes, aye. But he’s had 2 of our 3 good quality shots and was unlucky not to score again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 1 minute ago, Lush Vlad said: Yes and no. I’ve said on here I think he’s improved parts of his game this season. His link up, passing and winning the ball back to recycle possession after a cross, set piece or whatever. Have all been noticeable. This did feel more like the old Barnes, aye. But he’s had 2 of our 3 good quality shots and was unlucky not to score again. Fair and I’m probably being a little harsh but if he’s up against someone strong/rapid and doesn’t have a give and go on his open play bar shots is always going to be pretty limited. So unlucky on that FK mind. Would’ve been a class goal too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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