Dr.Spaceman Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Absolutely perfect player to have on the bench when you need a goal. Happy with this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon88 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) agree. To get where city are, you need players to be ruthless and clinical. Barnes does that, he’s direct, and scores goals. Fee is not extortionate, either. Edited July 7, 2023 by Toon88 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 You do get the feeling with Maxi (if there is any truth in us signing Barnes) that there’s a strong chance he would leave knowing we have Gordon, Willock and Joelinton covering that area. Bottom line is Maxi has been outstanding for us. Yes there have been times certain parts of his game have let him down and ultimately this would be the reason why we’re strengthening that area for the long term. His stats don’t lie and he is really appreciated for what he’s done on and off the pitch. I guess only time will tell what will happen. Personally I’d love to see him playing champions league football for us after everything he’s done and what he’s capable of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 I love what a bunch of bargain hunting fucks we are domestically. Going after Gordon when he was getting hassled by Everton fans. Getting Pope from a relegated team, maybe Barnes now too. All players that would have gone for a fair bit more had their circumstances been less favourable for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxghost Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 1 minute ago, gbandit said: Completely agree, more upside. Less of a flair player but he’s got a really simple game and he’s a natural goalscorer. He’s perfect for Howe Someone mentioned above he's almost the exact opposite to ASM. He won't entertain with tricks and turns, and at times you'll pull your hair out when he seems to go missing, but then he'll get the equaliser or winner against run of play. He's just very effective at what he does. No doubt that EH knows his strengths and can work on his weaknesses. He reminds me a bit of Arjen Robben - you know every time which way he'll turn the defender, but he delivers. Plenty of Leicester fans weren't totally keen on him mind, despite being a local lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 I wonder what Howe’s plans for Gordon are, is he going to see him as an attacking midfielder? Play him on the right? That’s one of the biggest mysteries going into this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Funnily enough this is my perception of him. A fairly lazy player who is quick direct and can finish. 25 years ago he would’ve been a poacher like Michael Owen or Darren Bent. I would prefer someone with more footballing ability but seems like Howe likes em direct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, foxghost said: Someone mentioned above he's almost the exact opposite to ASM. He won't entertain with tricks and turns, and at times you'll pull your hair out when he seems to go missing, but then he'll get the equaliser or winner against run of play. He's just very effective at what he does. No doubt that EH knows his strengths and can work on his weaknesses. He reminds me a bit of Arjen Robben - you know every time which way he'll turn the defender, but he delivers. Plenty of Leicester fans weren't totally keen on him mind, despite being a local lad. Arjen Robben was a man excellent dribbler and could roast his man. Wor Barnes cannot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 £35m is a great price mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Sorry if Giggs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianSwan Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Strange signing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 15 minutes ago, cubaricho said: Wondering what this does to Isak if Wilson starts or if Wilson just fully becomes a bench player this season? We’re gonna rotate pretty heavily by the sounds of it. Howe said he wants two equally strong Elevens this season to compete in all the competitions we are in. Obvs some players will be in both of those Elevens but I can see Wilson and Isak rotating in the striker role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Quote And, though his first name may be the same as Joe Harvey’s surname, no he is not a relative of United’s former stalwart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 If you dont know what Barnes is doing just keep quite lads he is better than what we got with Howe coaching he will only get better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 i think excellent value for price, adds more goals to the team, can't see what there is to complain about. Howe will improve him too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Decent backup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) It’s a no-brainer if the price is £35m. Might be more exciting signings out there but for that money it has to be a good addition. Almost no risk. Edited July 7, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Just now, nemtizz said: Decent backup. Great replacement for Fraser and Ritchie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novocastrian Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Must be able to spend a lot more than the current noises suggest unless he can play LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) Very meh. Another back up in a team full of potential back up wingers. Edited July 7, 2023 by Conjo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: It’s a no-brainer if the price is £35m. Might be more exciting signings out there but for that money it has to be a good addition. Almost no risk. It’s mad that £35m is what I still think should be a £6-7m transfer. Desperately need to recalibrate my transfer senses. As you say, even if he’s subpar or it doesn’t work out for whatever reason, he’s easily moved on as per Gordon due to his profile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Magpie Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) I think it would be a good buy, especially at that price. He has very good close control and knows how to go past people with it. He finds his passes with quicker thinking from a team perspective than our current main left wing main man. Add in a bit of Howe coaching and time he may well go next level. I understand Maxi is a bit of an icon because of how good he looks with the ball at his feet when in the flow and especially at full speed, but so much comes to absolutely nothing as the end result. Genuinely think we could look back on this as an upgrade despite current majority thinking. All that said, that was the Telegraph reported it first. Anyone remember Barella? We got Tonali two weeks later. NPW, Meh! Edited July 7, 2023 by Irish Magpie NPW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Just now, Conjo said: Very meh. Another backup in a team full of potential back up wingers. worrying Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Bruno G said to Harvey B Have you heard of Mad Dog & Eddie ? Yes said Barnes and I hate T-Rex arms So sign me up for NUFC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Conjo said: Very meh. Another back up in a team full of potential back up wingers. He’d be immediately our most productive wide player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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