For the record I never did or do want Barnes to leave the club. He’s like Murphy. An essential squad player.
No way. I thought he was one of our poorest players on Monday. His passing is ****e and he doesn’t work hard enough. Our press is not good when he is on the left.
Thought he had an excellent game, although its clear his position is left side as he looked out of place when he moved to the right. Pity, as it would be nice to play both him and Gordon at the same time but I don't think that works.
Yes the place is his until him (or Murphy) drop off in form to gift the spot back to Gordon or either gets injured. Either way don't see how you can drop either currently? 5 goals and 5 assists in the last 5 games for the pair of them...
Bizarre how anonymous he becomes on the right! It's like he's being asked to play a different sport. His best game - finally showing quality but in general he's a bit hot and cold. He was very good vs Man U, he worked, he retained possession, but against Leicester he was so bad for so long - someone even said it had a Kenedy vs Chelsea vibe!! So he should keep the place - but I wouldn't be surprised if he was anonymous again vs Palace and finishes the season on the bench.
