Ashley Barnes - what's the point?

[Chesney Christ]

In an ever-changing crazy world, it is comforting to me to know that The Complete Badger is always, WITHOUT FAIL, wrong. He has got it down to an art form. Its quite ironic for someone who sets themselves up as a "Voice of Reason". Bless him.

He was wrong about Dickinson (he thought he was really good)
He was wrong about Crofts
He was wrong about Brezovan
He continues to be wrong about El-Abd and Elphick
He was majorly and HIDEOUSLY wrong about Poyet (see my sig + Biscuit's sig)

For me, the jury is still out BIG TIME on Barnes. My suspicion has always been that he isn't quite up to it. However, given TCB's previous pathetic and hapless predictions, I have no doubt that he will bang in 25 this season now.

 

[The Great Cornholio]

TCB was saying much the same about Jenson Button and Gus Poyet a year ago, he tends to end up with egg on his face, wipe it off and pick another bete noir only to look a mug again a few months down the line. I expect the same will happen with Barnes.

That is their MO and I am surprised no-one has twigged it. Pick someone or something that looks like they might fail, post OTT bollocks like this and then sit and wait. If they prove crap then they will gloat forever more (e.g. WW & Craig Davies). If they succeed, they move onto the next "target".

Look on the bright side - there is a good chance they will be arrested for wanking each other off on the train when they read the bites to their trolling!

 

[Easy 10]

I like Barnes.
Anyone who can score a volley such as the one he tucked away at Withdean the other week against Walsall has clearly got something about him.

Good finisher. Give him the service, he'll pay his way.

 

[seagullsdaz]

What the hell has Barnes done wrong? He's been good of late, the team's playing well and he still has a pop at our players!

The Complete Badger more like The Complete Wanker!

 

[fire&skill]

I like Barnes.
Anyone who can score a volley such as the one he tucked away at Withdean the other week against Walsall has clearly got something about him.

Good finisher. Give him the service, he'll pay his way.

This. And I HATE people who say that. 'This' not 'that'. I'm confused.

 

[Gav1901]

Barnes is a player you'll get 110% out every game, not one to rely on to score the goal you need.

 

[Hungry Joe]

You know what, I've been trying this 'ignore' lark with The Complete Wankstain and Wankstain Wanker for some time now and it's just not doing it for me anymore. So here goes; f*** off and crawl back under your rat-infested shitty little stones you wastes of oxygen. You're about as interesting and amusing as Eastenders with the sound turned down. Now I'm not a violent man but they make me want to eat babies, all babies, just in case they ever have any.

 

[Sam Ovett]

I think the point people are trying to make is that they disagree with your opinion on Ashley. I am included, for I think Ashley is great!

 

[Gav1901]

You know what, I've been trying this 'ignore' lark with The Complete Wankstain and Wankstain Wanker for some time now and it's just not doing it for me anymore. So here goes; f*** off and crawl back under your rat-infested shitty little stones you wastes of oxygen. You're about as interesting and amusing as Eastenders with the sound turned down. Now I'm not a violent man but they make me want to eat babies, all babies, just in case they ever have any.

It wouldn't be NSC without them

 

[sams dad]

You know what, I've been trying this 'ignore' lark with The Complete Wankstain and Wankstain Wanker for some time now and it's just not doing it for me anymore. So here goes; f*** off and crawl back under your rat-infested shitty little stones you wastes of oxygen. You're about as interesting and amusing as Eastenders with the sound turned down. Now I'm not a violent man but they make me want to eat babies, all babies, just in case they ever have any.

Well said, sir

 

[alan partridge]

Had a total holocaust out there today. Get rid!

I thought I told you to hush so the adults could talk?

Go to bed now you naughty little imp.

 

[Napper]

I'm not Barnes biggest fan based on what I've seen but all teh time we are getting results then all is good and no need for scape goats.

There are glimpses that Murray likes working off him and as mentioned his volley the other week prove he can do it.

No need to panic just yet

 

[mcshane in the 79th]

Pathetic. Nothing more to add.

 

[king Wombat]

It wouldn't be NSC without them

NSC used to be much better before the drama queens started their trolling.

 

[cjd]

Is this the Ashley Barnes who is just 20 years old and still learning his trade....?

 

[samtheseagull]

barnes is a good player, 20 years old. i wouldnt mind having half his football skills....... complete badger? more like complete cu*t

 

[Jambo Seagull]

I've never seen the lad play until today but I can't say I noticed him too much until his header in injury time but the team deifntely improved greatly after he came and Murray got much more involved. I suspect Barnes had something to do with that.

 

[ChapManiA]

Is this the Ashley Barnes who is just 20 years old and still learning his trade....?

Brighton need a bit more than a 20 year old still learning his trade if they are to go up this season.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Ashley Barnes will improve. I have no doubt though that if we had managed to secure the services of one of the (apparently many) proven, experienced strikers we were after in the Summer we'd have a few more goals and a few more points. Not complaining - delighted with eighth - but wonder where we'd be with this stunning midfield, a brilliant defence and someone up front who sticks them in, week in week out.

(PS I know we tried to sign a quality striker and God forbid I'm not agreeing with The Complete Todger, I just suspect that we are watching an automatic promotion side that is one quality striker light).

 

[samtheseagull]

Brighton need a bit more than a 20 year old still learning his trade if they are to go up this season.

so should we have no young players like smith,baz,barnes ect?