Barnes in the Championship

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:21 pm

Integral. What a player

Walkerpool · Post by **Walkerpool** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:24 pm

Agreed how good is this

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:35 pm

I'm still laughing at him complaining as the balls going in the net.

Gotta love him

MG70 · Post by **MG70** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:39 pm

I can’t believe how much time and space we have on the ball.

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:53 pm

Who'd have thought it?

SouthamptonClaret · Post by **SouthamptonClaret** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:55 pm

Should have had a pen

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:58 pm

Barnes has been good, possibly could have got his shot off quicker when put through, but whether he meant it or not that assist should give him a boost.

Wembley09 · Post by **Wembley09** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:58 pm

Huddersfield look like they could be beaten by any team / style tonight. Their manager f*'d off and quit at the start of preseason because he thought it was too much of a challenge to go again with this team.
Enough to dent the confidence and belief of any side.

That being said we have played some really really good stuff, I know we have all the time in the world and Udders don't look interested but we are still playing beautifully.

You can only beat what's in front of you.. UTC!

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:59 pm

Brilliant back up but we need a new first choice striker badly and hopefully O'Hare in for the wide role

Still if he gets half a sight of goal I always fancy him to get a good shot away and the way we're playing I can def see him scoring tonight

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:01 pm

Pity Vydra still injured, would be meat and drink for him.

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:00 pm

Fully deserved victory, never seen us dominate a game so much

Barnes also did very well in the second half. Must have found it strange to touch so many balls on the floor.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:00 pm

no surprise at all

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:01 pm

Did well. Definitely need an out and out 9 to be a killer but he’s an intelligent enough player to play this style.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:03 pm

He did well, better then allayed whose sole purpose waste get us free kicks.

louieollie · Post by **louieollie** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 11:26 pm

Thought he was terrific and worked tirelessly , looks like he's got a lift from all the youth now in the building.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 11:28 pm

Did better than I thought he would, but you can see his limitations in the system a mile away

But he did look a lot more like the old Barnes, but I think his job will be more for his experience from the bench when we fill out the squad

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 12:47 am

he is a very good player. too much is made of his dark arts, but the reality is he has a touch of class. A firm favourite of numerous Burnley fans, and with good reason.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:02 am

he looked seriously fit, more so than last season imho

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:09 am

He put in a Huge Shift.

Not sure about the Pen? Probably was with VAR?

I think he'll play a big part at least until Jay is back or another signing.
Even then he would be an asset from the bench - minimum.

UpTheClaretsFCBK · Post by **UpTheClaretsFCBK** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:51 am

I thought he worked hard without ever looking a goal threat. Still believe we need a striker from somewhere.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 4:07 am

ElectroClaret wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:01 pm
Pity Vydra still injured, would be meat and drink for him.

Vydra isn’t a Burnley player.

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 4:24 am

No surpise to me that Barnes played well. I was delighted when he signed his extension.

agreenwood · Post by **agreenwood** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 6:48 am

Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 29, 2022 11:28 pm
Did better than I thought he would, but you can see his limitations in the system a mile away

But he did look a lot more like the old Barnes, but I think his job will be more for his experience from the bench when we fill out the squad

Agreed. We’re going to need a different option to Barnes. He doesn’t quite have the movement or pace we’re going to need at times. Jay Rod might offer more of the former, but he struggles to stay fit for prolonged spells.

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 6:52 am

A great performance and yet still some slag him off ,unbelievable

agreenwood · Post by **agreenwood** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 7:00 am

Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 30, 2022 6:52 am
A great performance and yet still some slag him off ,unbelievable

Don’t think anyone has slagged him off. Just questioning whether he suits the new system. By the end of August we’ll find out whether VK sees him as the answer to playing there.

I’ve always liked Barnes and thought he did well last night, but if we’re going to have a lot of possession in the opposition final third and have to break a 10-man defence, I’m just not sure he’s the right fit. More than happy to be proven wrong.

Father Jack · Post by **Father Jack** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 7:34 am

No pace as we know but I think Weghorst would have thrived last night in a team set up to play ball to feet. He made his decision to leave but a certain irony that our style of football has changed so quickly after he did.

Top Claret · Post by **Top Claret** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 7:59 am

I was shocked at the amount of time he stayed on his feet and never once did he look for a cheap free kick

Andreshotboots · Post by **Andreshotboots** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 8:05 am

Biggest **** houser known to man. Don’t know if the cameras picked it up in the second half, there was a stoppage and he was being nicey nicey with a Huddersfield player whilst he was sharing his drink, when he’d had some he whipped the ball away from him and took it about 50 yards away

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 8:18 am

Andreshotboots wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 30, 2022 8:05 am
Biggest **** houser known to man. Don’t know if the cameras picked it up in the second half, there was a stoppage and he was being nicey nicey with a Huddersfield player whilst he was sharing his drink, when he’d had some he whipped the ball away from him and took it about 50 yards away

Quality

SkiptonClaret · Post by **SkiptonClaret** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 9:26 am

Yeah has a role to play as a bit part player in what will very much be more of a squad approach this season. Give your head a serious wobble if you think he’s a regular starter. We need a couple of young forwards, can only assume that’s where attention is turning next if there’s still 4-5 players to come in.

forzagranata · Post by **forzagranata** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 11:17 am

I thought it was perfect symbolism that opening goal of the Kompany era came from Ashley Barnes tripping up over the ball and a young Dutch debutant curling into the bottom corner.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 11:19 am

His nutmeg for the goal shows he has a real football brain.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 11:23 am

forzagranata wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 30, 2022 11:17 am
I thought it was perfect symbolism that opening goal of the Kompany era came from Ashley Barnes tripping up over the ball and a young Dutch debutant curling into the bottom corner.

As they say in cricket look in the book, it'll still go down as an assist for Barnes fluke or not.

Will Ash be a regular starter doubt it, especially if as expected we sign another forward, but he and Jay will play an important role over the course of the season.

Stayingup · Post by **Stayingup** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 3:55 pm

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:02 am
he looked seriously fit, more so than last season imho

Thats because he wasn't fit for much of last season. Did a good job last night. I just thought though, when he was through and didn't get his shot away, Barnes of three years ago would have scored.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 4:29 pm

Stayingup wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 30, 2022 3:55 pm
Thats because he wasn't fit for much of last season. Did a good job last night. I just thought though, when he was through and didn't get his shot away, Barnes of three years ago would have scored.

absolutely, a pacey striker last night and the score would have reflected the dominance

SouthLondonexile · Post by **SouthLondonexile** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 4:40 pm

He remains my 2nd favourite player of all time.
I think he will thrive this season.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 9:47 pm

He is a 20 goal man, in the Championship, as I have said previously. He is a very good footballer.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 10:29 pm

Stayingup wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 30, 2022 3:55 pm
Thats because he wasn't fit for much of last season. Did a good job last night. I just thought though, when he was through and didn't get his shot away, Barnes of three years ago would have scored.

Absolutely.

But he led the line very well.

Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 2:16 am

I will feel a lot happier when the window shuts and Barnes is still here.

Roosterbooster · Post by **Roosterbooster** » Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:02 pm

I'm not a Barnes fan, but I thought he'd be very useful at this level

I've been really disappointed so far.
A nice flick today, but other than that I can't tell you anything of note other than falling over and shouting at the ref

Someone needs to tell him our style has changed, and that he'd be better off trying to actually win the ball, rather than trying to nullify the game by "winning" cheap free kicks

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:07 pm

Main role should be off the bench. We need a striker.

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:08 pm

We need two better strikers who can play in this system. Barnes technique was poor today, he needs replacing.

KefkaClaret · Post by **KefkaClaret** » Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:10 pm

Barnes does a decent job but if we are serious about getting promoted we need a striker.

BobbyBoucher · Post by **BobbyBoucher** » Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:11 pm

Really enjoyed that ,love Ash but sadly time looks to have caught up with him now , we are begging for another Danny Ings, he would have a field day in this side

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:22 pm

Basically in the ref's face til he carded him.

Time is up for Ash.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:24 pm

Had a stinker today after a poor display last week.

He cannot lead the line, has to be 3rd choice at best.

The most anti football player we have trying to fit into a footballing side, it's painful to watch him

Boss Hogg · Post by **Boss Hogg** » Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:32 pm

Looking past it at this level sadly. Desperately need a striker.

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:37 pm

dougcollins wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:22 pm
Basically in the ref's face til he carded him.

Time is up for Ash.

And nearly managed to cost us the game by giving a stupid free kick away towards the end.

Top Claret · Post by **Top Claret** » Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:39 pm

Loved Ash but he is starting to look like a square peg in a round hole

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:11 pm

Without seeing todays performance, just short highlights on sky.
Looks to have reached that old striker stage where nothing will go in for him.