REMF bet - Barnes

[somerset]

My own personal jury is out on Barnes, but I'll add a few things...

1. In the 93rd minute, with the Albion needing a goal there's no one else currently on our books I'd rather the ball drop to in the box. To me, he has been proven to have a clinical finish, even under pressure. That he is Poyet's preferred penalty taker should tell you all you need to know on that score.

2. Every team seems to have a 'marmite' player. He is clearly ours right now.

3. It is rare for those who take delight in belittling a player repeatedly to ever compliment that player nomatter what good he does. At such times they'll remain quiet and await a future opportunity for them to remind everyone how shit that player is. This blinkered vision seems to be a typical trait of the anti-Barnes brigade so they can, as far as I'm concerned, just f*** right off.

Sir, as you only live down the road from me I will withdraw from this Barnes debate now that I see you have got a 'monk on' too,... I dont want you burning down my metaphoric barn or something,..... agree to disagree.... ( you are right, I dont find much about him to excite my footballing experience,... c'est la vie)

 

[xenophon]

Your French is gash too

 

[somerset]

Your French is gash too

Too........... ok ,edited especially for you mr pedant.

 

[Munkfish]

Betting against this is surely a Win Win, if he doesnt score more than 17 (which I dont think he will) you win the bet, if he does score more than 17 we have one hell of a player.

*Just realised this covers all first team games, not just league games.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

My own personal jury is out on Barnes, but I'll add a few things...

1. In the 93rd minute, with the Albion needing a goal there's no one else currently on our books I'd rather the ball drop to in the box. To me, he has been proven to have a clinical finish, even under pressure. That he is Poyet's preferred penalty taker should tell you all you need to know on that score.

2. Every team seems to have a 'marmite' player. He is clearly ours right now.

3. It is rare for those who take delight in belittling a player repeatedly to ever compliment that player nomatter what good he does. At such times they'll remain quiet and await a future opportunity for them to remind everyone how shit that player is. This blinkered vision seems to be a typical trait of the anti-Barnes brigade so they can, as far as I'm concerned, just f*** right off.

Excellent post.

 

[Del Boy]

I think if we played him as our main striker he would get 20 this season.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Its because we have enough footballing knowledge to see when we are carrying someone. He survived last season on the crest of that euphoric enthusiasm of 1st season at Amex, reputation from the previous season and the fact that we didnt buy anybody else good enough. We can see he isnt good enough, scoring 8 league goals from 36 league appearances ( pens deducted) isnt good, but more telling was the number of times he failed to control, the number of times he had a moody outburst, the number of times he missed good chances........ he will be bench at best to start the season, and he will moan and be shifted out on loan by January...... sorry but that is the real story, not the views driven by some misplaced loyalty or consideration for his age.

One of the most stupid posts I have ever seen on NSC despite some quite exceptional competition

... "stupid..."...... because....?

I know it's only a meaningless friendly but

 

[OSRGull]

Excellent post.

Agreed here.

 

[xenophon]

Where is that total weapon now then?

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Its because we have enough footballing knowledge to see when we are carrying someone. He survived last season on the crest of that euphoric enthusiasm of 1st season at Amex, reputation from the previous season and the fact that we didnt buy anybody else good enough. We can see he isnt good enough, scoring 8 league goals from 36 league appearances ( pens deducted) isnt good, but more telling was the number of times he failed to control, the number of times he had a moody outburst, the number of times he missed good chances........ he will be bench at best to start the season, and he will moan and be shifted out on loan by January...... sorry but that is the real story, not the views driven by some misplaced loyalty or consideration for his age.

Footballing knowledge? hahahahahahaha

 

[JBizzle]

Its because we have enough footballing knowledge to see when we are carrying someone. He survived last season on the crest of that euphoric enthusiasm of 1st season at Amex, reputation from the previous season and the fact that we didnt buy anybody else good enough. We can see he isnt good enough, scoring 8 league goals from 36 league appearances ( pens deducted) isnt good, but more telling was the number of times he failed to control, the number of times he had a moody outburst, the number of times he missed good chances........ he will be bench at best to start the season, and he will moan and be shifted out on loan by January...... sorry but that is the real story, not the views driven by some misplaced loyalty or consideration for his age.

This can't be quoted enough! Hahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!

 

[somerset]

This can't be quoted enough! Hahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!

One swallow does not a summer make......... or Every dog has his day....

 

[El Presidente]

One swallow does not a summer make.

If it was from Jessica Ennis it would certainly make mine

 

[Husty]

I'll happily take this bet,

Barnes WILL NOT score 17 league goals next season.

 

[Mutts Nuts]

Who else is he gonna score them for? He won't be leaving at all

Is that because he is crap and no one will sign him,not my thoughts just wondering if thats why you think he will not be scoring for anyone else

 

[DumLum]

For any Barnes haters out there, would anyone like to accept my bet.

If Barnes doesn't score 17 or more goals next season, I'll donate £20 to REMF.


I think he will but would anyone like to be against me?

Are you concerned about Vicente taking our penalties this season?

 

[GingerBeerMan]

Such a boring debate, the same arguments are dragged out each time by both sides. You're all dicks.

 

[Springal]

Looks like the Ashley Barnes lacks first touch argument will be going out the window based on the 2 games I have just seen....

Also I think Vicente only took it as Federici saved Barnes last season, and Vicentes wasn't that great

 

[Munkfish]

[MENTION=6886]Bozza[/MENTION]

Can we have this moved to the main bored looks like a certain Poster owes £20 to REMF.

[MENTION=18246]OSRGull[/MENTION] [MENTION=12486]Husty[/MENTION]

 

[Munkfish]