28 Aug 2016 20:31:54
I know that the lad has divided opinion between our own fans but I'm quite shocked that he hasn't been included in the national squad. Barkley has played pretty well so far, especially in comparison to some that have been included. What with not even getting any game time at the euro's, he hasn't had the best of times for England.
Their loss is our gain if we look at the positives, at least he will get more time to train with Koeman and he will hopefully be well rested in time for our next league game. Strange decision to be excluded but I hope it spurs him on to up his game even further.
28 Aug 2016 22:37:39
Completely agree. How on earth has he included Walcott and not him?
{Ed025's Note - thats allardyce for you ander, a complete prick who has never won anything mate..
28 Aug 2016 23:18:21
I think this is good news. I feel we over rate our players ( as Blues and England fans) Ross is a good player but over hyped cod he's English. He hasn't realised his potential in the last 2 years whilst others eg Delli Alli have! All blues who go to games know Ross doesn't look 90 min fit. I Trust RK to use this to motivate Ross to get totally four AND develop to his amazing potential!
IN RK WE TRUST! COYB!
{Ed025's Note - i so want ross to do well HH being a wavertree guy myself, but he is not the finished article yet and i believe his time will come mate..
28 Aug 2016 23:31:08
Sky gave him MOTM yesterday, Charlie Nicholas was covering our game and gave it to him. Rather him stay and train with us for the next 2 weeks anyways get more used to Koemans ways than go and play ugly football for England. Our gain I say.
{Ed025's Note - no argument from me gray..
29 Aug 2016 01:08:37
HH, he has certainly not progressed but I feel much of that was to do with the tactics of RM. He has started the season brightly, more so than the likes of Ali, so should have at least been in contention for a place in the squad. Especially so after the shambles of the summer when he wasn't even given a chance. Players who stunk arenas out in France have been included so it just seems a bit odd. Sure I read somewhere that fat Sam had said he would pick the team on merit, those playing and in form for their club would be selected. Well it's his first team selection and he has already gone against his word.
As I said in the OP it could serve EFC well so I'm not too bothered, just hope Ross can keep his chin up and use it as motivation to get to that level. In RK we have a manager that will give him the help needed to utilise his talents. I just feel sorry for the lad.
29 Aug 2016 01:14:09
Deli Ali progressed? Really?
29 Aug 2016 08:20:35
Didn't see the hype around Alli at the Euros or so far this season? So can't agree with HH on that one. It's the same old same old whoever is England manager. Basically Barkley has been omitted and Rooney included as a midfielder? Really? Sam finding ways to pick the London favourites already e.g Harry Kane, no goals at the Euros and none in 3 games this season, definitely picking him based on his form then.