The Ashley Barnes thread for the Reading game.

[Super Steve Earle]

Thought he looked like a classy, experienced pro today. Looked like he meant serious business as he walked to the line to come on today, with a serious, 'I'm back, don't mess with me' expression on his face. If he was a new unheard of Spanish signing, we would be drooling over the quality of his play, the fabulous volley on the turn and the unlucky bounce off the post back to the keeper. We really need to get that contract extended while we can still afford him.

 

[WhingForPresident]

He did really well today. Should've come on earlier though.

 

[portslade seagull]

Even if he scored a hat-trick it wouldn't be good enough for some on here.

 

[theboybilly]

Even if he scored a hat-trick it wouldn't be good enough for some on here.

Something I don't understand either

 

[Mutts Nuts]

Even if he scored a hat-trick it wouldn't be good enough for some on here.

He will never score a hat-trick he does not have it in him

 

[Diego Napier]

He did really well today. Should've come on earlier though.

drop an email to OG, he'll be grateful for your insight

 

[severnside gull]

He will never score a hat-trick he does not have it in him

you really are a little sad...... he was very good indeed today

 

[Ali_rrr]

He's one of the most inconsistent players I've seen in a long time. He'll go from having a blinder, looking like he could be our answer to the striker problem, then the week after he's shit. He's still young, and I reckon in 2 years time he'll be playing Premier League football.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

I would say he's barely put a foot wrong since he returned from Tripgate.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

He will never score a hat-trick he does not have it in him

Already has and a 20 minute one if memory serves me correct at Maidstone, so clearly he has it in him, regardless of opposition!

 

[WhingForPresident]

drop an email to OG, he'll be grateful for your insight

Not really any need to be a **** because I've put my opinion on a Brighton and Hove Albion fans message board that is there for fans to put their opinions on, is there? Dickhead.

 

[Ninja Elephant]

His performance was top class in the lone strikers role, THAT is what he is very good at. He needs to be more selfish for the benefit of his career, and our team.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

His performance was top class in the lone strikers role, THAT is what he is very good at. He needs to be more selfish for the benefit of his career, and our team.

But to be fair, he does a good job wherever he has played, but I do agree down the middle is his best role.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

To be fair to Barnes he scored the first hat-trick at the Amex but one of his goals were credited to CMS because it brushed his leg on the way in.

Oh, and he looked quality today.

 

[JOLovegrove]

If he had scored with that volley, everyone would be saying he is back. I think he looked top quality and is a decent replacement for Ulloa. I also love the way that Ulloa gets that red card, people say he was trying to win the ball, unlucky him. Had it been Ashley, this place would have erupted. And I mean a full on meltdown.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

If he had scored with that volley, everyone would be saying he is back. I think he looked top quality and is a decent replacement for Ulloa. I also love the way that Ulloa gets that red card, people say he was trying to win the ball, unlucky him. Had it been Ashley, this place would have erupted. And I mean a full on meltdown.

This.
Petulant Barnes bla bla bla. Fickle.

 

[Arthritic Toe]

Ash was superb today - very unlucky not to score. That volley with his 2nd(?) touch of the game was class. He's been one of our most consistent players over the last couple of years. He's always been excellent for us and Ive never got why some don't seem to see it.

 

[brakespear]

If he had scored with that volley, everyone would be saying he is back. I think he looked top quality and is a decent replacement for Ulloa. I also love the way that Ulloa gets that red card, people say he was trying to win the ball, unlucky him. Had it been Ashley, this place would have erupted. And I mean a full on meltdown.

spot on

 

[Ali_rrr]

He really doesn't. He will give 7/10 in most games he does not have a blinder in. He does occasionally have a shit game, like every player that has ever existed.

I disagree. But I feel Ash shows determination when others don't. I think it's mainly the fact he gets played out of position, and when he does get put in his natural position, as a striker, he plays well.

 

[bn1&bn3 Albion]

He did really well today. Should've come on earlier though.

Probably figured it wasn't worth risking him, he's just come back from injury and he is our only fit striker for Wednesday..