somerset
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Both games against extremely poor teams, both at the time playing like L1 teams,.... though Weds have improved since.
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Ashley Barnes
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Both games against extremely poor teams, both at the time playing like L1 teams,.... though Weds have improved since.
Brighton Breezy
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That day Barnsley had TEN first team players missing. Their side was essentially Craig Davies and the usual reserve team...
all this fuss....
surely what it's about is whoever Gus picks, if they are wearing the shirt then we back them. We have 3 games to make a little bit of history, and the last thing we need is sniping...sure Barnes was stupid but by all accounts he has learned his lesson and if thats the case then he can certainly do a job. I may not be his biggest fan, but on the whole he does his best even (or especially) when played out of position, and could be an important player for us. I acccept that everyone will have their own opinion, but for the good of the team lets make the Amex noisier than a noisy thing and show the boys that we back them 100%.
Please please can we just get behind the team on Saturday in particular.....or is that too much to ask for?
surely what it's about is whoever Gus picks, if they are wearing the shirt then we back them. We have 3 games to make a little bit of history, and the last thing we need is sniping...sure Barnes was stupid but by all accounts he has learned his lesson and if thats the case then he can certainly do a job. I may not be his biggest fan, but on the whole he does his best even (or especially) when played out of position, and could be an important player for us. I acccept that everyone will have their own opinion, but for the good of the team lets make the Amex noisier than a noisy thing and show the boys that we back them 100%.
Please please can we just get behind the team on Saturday in particular.....or is that too much to ask for?
And you just know which they'd rather
No they aren't at all. People are only saying that if we have so many injuries / knackered players that Gus thinks Barnes should start, then why not.
Well he won't rest Ulloa for the hell of it, but if Ulloa is completely knackered, he will. Hopefully Ulloa is fit and will play.
You forgot option 3: Nomatter what happens, if he plays well and scores the winner in the Play Off Final or gets sent off for breaking Ulloa's face, batter him relentlessly and facelessly behind a keyboard.
Option 2 for me though chief.
Reinelt12
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And you just know which they'd rather
No they aren't at all. People are only saying that if we have so many injuries / knackered players that Gus thinks Barnes should start, then why not.
Well he won't rest Ulloa for the hell of it, but if Ulloa is completely knackered, he will. Hopefully Ulloa is fit and will play.
Exactly - anyone who saw the Peterboro game on Tuesday will realise that there is a distinct possibility of Ulloa not starting, he didnt just look knackered, he was limping and at one stage looked as if he was going to collapse... I don't think there is an issue with his fitness, just that playing that lone striker while being kicked all over the place has taken it's toll on him, and I think he needs a rest to be fresh for the last 2 games and hopefully beyond.
somerset
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Not facelessly......its me, Somerset.
Monkey Man
Your support is not that great
I also seem to remember Barnes playing a blinder against Arsenal.
somerset
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Not a blinder, but also not 'pants'.....
mejonaNO12 aka riskit
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Didn't he score and provide a ridiculously good cross for Ulloa?
I would say that is pretty good.
He got the highest rating in the player ratings thread, and v birmingham, one of our three best v derby.
D Block blue
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This is a fine post and agree with every aspect, never had a problem with Barnes always think he does his bit. He puts more in to games than Barn door Billy and Dobbie ever did collectively. Barnes will play a vital cover role in the remaining games whether he comes on from the bench or starts.
mejonaNO12 aka riskit
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So that would effect him being our best player.... how?.....
Looks like he will be in the team, sorry if this has been posted elsewhere.
Striker Barnes has completed a seven-match suspension imposed by the Football Association after he appeared to trip referee Nigel Miller at Bolton last month.
Poyet admits the 23-year-old would not be walking straight back into his side were it not for injuries to fellow frontmen Craig Mackail-Smith and Will Hoskins.
He told reporters: "He is very happy, excited, a different person than what he was a month ago and ready.
"When you're injured you can do nothing about it but when you are fit and training every day but can do nothing at the end of the week because you're suspended it's difficult. But it's his own mistake so there is nothing anyone can do. He is ready and he is happy to be back.
"I think he is lucky. If Macca or Hoskins were fit and playing all right, Ash would not have a chance to come back, it's as simple as that.
"I hope he uses that luck for the good of the team. That means performing and not doing anything silly.
"If he can do that and helps us we will help him like we always do. It's a two-way thing, so we'll see. If he plays he'll have a chance to help us."
Striker Barnes has completed a seven-match suspension imposed by the Football Association after he appeared to trip referee Nigel Miller at Bolton last month.
Poyet admits the 23-year-old would not be walking straight back into his side were it not for injuries to fellow frontmen Craig Mackail-Smith and Will Hoskins.
He told reporters: "He is very happy, excited, a different person than what he was a month ago and ready.
"When you're injured you can do nothing about it but when you are fit and training every day but can do nothing at the end of the week because you're suspended it's difficult. But it's his own mistake so there is nothing anyone can do. He is ready and he is happy to be back.
"I think he is lucky. If Macca or Hoskins were fit and playing all right, Ash would not have a chance to come back, it's as simple as that.
"I hope he uses that luck for the good of the team. That means performing and not doing anything silly.
"If he can do that and helps us we will help him like we always do. It's a two-way thing, so we'll see. If he plays he'll have a chance to help us."
Of course he is going to be chomping at the bit. His contract is up in the summer and he has a lot to prove in the remaining games.
He did
portslade seagull
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Apparently he didn't according to some on this thread ... maybe he didn't play at all and it was just a dream
Tom Hark Preston Park
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This. And this.
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If Numpty Barnes starts then we'll not win on Saturday.
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