Ashley Barnes appreciations thread

[Return of the Rev]

Good luck young soldier,you were one of the best!

 

[B.W.]

Good luck Ash. You certainly worked hard for the team and improved a lot in your time at our club.

 

[Oscar]

Good luck Ash. One of the most committed and hardworking players I have ever seen pull on the stripes.

I'll miss his angry performances, up-yours celebrations, that drop-to-your-knees free kick routine and post match interview gaffes but not the Brighton boo boys who so loved to get on his back.

Oh and who can forget the kick-the-ref incident. THAT is Albion history.

 

[SeagullSongs]

One of my favourite players ever.

Gutted.

This.

Tomorrow will feel very different without Number Nine, Ashley Barnes.

 

[Whitley Bayster]

Top fella always gave 100% and had some moments of brilliance. I had the privilege of sitting beside him at Withdean when he out injured. He chatted away to me and my boys and signed autographs throughout the match. He came across as a really good bloke and very professional. Good luck Ash!

 

[Seagull1989]

Gutted to see him go. Always gave 100% and in my opinion was the most natural centre forward we had.

Good luck at Burnley and will be in for a good reception when he returns to the amex

 

[Razzoo]

The goal at Bournemouth.

 

[tinycowboy]

Best of luck, thanks for all the good times - a great servant of the club. I hope you won't be missed too much though...

 

[brakespear]

Good luck Barnesy, widh you were staying

 

[Sam Ovett]

Goodbye Ashley, you will remain my display picture until I am finished mourning your loss. You were my favourite player, you gave your all, you scored goals, you held up play brilliantly. Your game improved markedly since you've been here and it's been a pleasure to watch you become a really good player in quite a few different positions. Best of luck in Burnley, you will be missed.

 

[JCL - the new kid in town]

Good luck, wish he could have continued his journey with us but onwards and upwards.

 

[sully]

Ashley grew with the club as we grew into our new home. I think he'll have a long and successful career. I'm sad that it won't be with us.

Good luck at Burnley, Ashley, but please don't score against us if it's an important goal (I'll forgive a cheeky consolation).

 

[Arthritic Toe]

Also gutted to see him go. My fave current player by a mile. All the best Ash.

 

[piersa]

Underrated player. Best of luck.

 

[StonehamPark]

I believe in Ashley Barnes

 

[Dave Armstrong's Hare]

Goodbye Ash, thanks for the memories. I often felt he was more appreciated by those who had played the game, than those that have a win only mentality and that we witnessed him mature from an angry youth to a player who understands "rewards come from graft".

 

[rippleman]

Underrated & under-valued. A real grafter with real passion. You'll be missed. Good luck Ashley.

 

[Albumen]

I hope to hear a song tomorrow.

 

[brightn'ove]

Ashley Barnes was one of those rare players that had true passion. This sometimes got him in trouble but it made him the player he is. His hard work makes up for his technical shortfalls and its rare to see a player that doesn't just rest on the ability that he has, he has always done what he is told even when isolated and frustrated. Great player, he will be missed.

 

[The Sock of Poskett]

Thanks for the goals, Ash and the battling. We always appreciate battlers. Hope all goes well at your new club, except when they play us, of course