We are definitely a better team with him in the side. A leader and more creative than Sandro or Henry. I have become a big fan. What a great block late in the game.
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Nah, our midfield is good as it is. Joey likes the camera moments- a long pass/late ditch block. But he's not as solid as Sandro or Henry; not as good defensively. His pressing game often seems for show, and he doesn't get tight enough on his man when we're defending
Holy crap. Couldn't disagree with you more. If we want to win games we can't have Sandro and Henry playing together. I thought we looked a lot more dangerous with Barton on the pitch. I think you are being very unfair on him.
I agree Ciarra. We look better with Barton. I've been v impressed with Henry. A true pro. But his distribution isn't great. Him and Sandro are too similar. Barton gives us more creativity and better distribution.
But what about Vargas. Him and Isla look top class.
But what about Vargas. Him and Isla look top class.
What have they done to warrant being dropped? They've anchored our midfield through the longest spell of decent performances we've had this season. Whilst Barton was in the team we were rubbish.
..I don't think much of you guys' man management skills!
I thought Barton was great today both defensively (bar stupid header back) and going forward gives us a bit more directness. What about his pass with outside of his boot, pure class (I couldn't see Fer doing that).
Even if Sandro isn't injured Barton should start ahead of Sandro, our next three fixtures are all winnable.
Neither of them individually deserves to be dropped, but they are too similar. Barton gives us a better mix IMO.
Considering he has been out for a long time he looked very sharp...Don't think there is a selection problem as Sandro is injury prone...We need them both...
All the midfield can pass first touch.
Henry needs 3 touches and then either chips it or passes it sideways normally just behind the running player
He slows it all down so others should start ahead of him
Henry needs 3 touches and then either chips it or passes it sideways normally just behind the running player
He slows it all down so others should start ahead of him
We looked a lot more creative with Barton on the pitch, he has much better distribution then either Sandro or Henry. For me it should be Barton and Henry starting on current form!
Great game but Barton nearly cost us
He isn't as good as Henry
Henry holds the entire shape together and does the simple things very well
Said before watch him without the ball
He has IMO been the platform that allows us to play
Barton played two good passes credit him for that but he leaves big gaps at times
He played well but I prefer Henry as the foundation
Vargas was outstanding again
He isn't as good as Henry
Henry holds the entire shape together and does the simple things very well
Said before watch him without the ball
He has IMO been the platform that allows us to play
Barton played two good passes credit him for that but he leaves big gaps at times
He played well but I prefer Henry as the foundation
Vargas was outstanding again
Looked good and not at all like a player returning from injury. Going to need him like him or not. The key to me seems to be the ever calm influence of Henry, Joey covered the left side of middle when he came on and Henry staying put looked a clever move.
Good return, the block was pure Joey.
Good return, the block was pure Joey.