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Leon Barnett not the answer

Sun Apr 21, 2013 11:38 am

The guy has slotted in really well, and has been able to marshall the troops in Hudsons absence. His record does speak for itself in terms of clean sheets (Barnsley & Burnley got through us on 90 minutes or beyond), but am I the only one who is nervous when he is on the ball.

I think his distribution is OK but not brilliant, but his directional heading ability leaves a lot to be desired.

He's done a great job, but, similar to Lappin, not a premiership player IMHO.

Re: Leon Barnett not the answer

Sun Apr 21, 2013 12:13 pm

No I don't think Malky will keep him but you can't question the job he's done this season, He's been faultless.

Re: Leon Barnett not the answer

Sun Apr 21, 2013 2:28 pm

Still flat broke wrote:The guy has slotted in really well, and has been able to marshall the troops in Hudsons absence. His record does speak for itself in terms of clean sheets (Barnsley & Burnley got through us on 90 minutes or beyond), but am I the only one who is nervous when he is on the ball.

I think his distribution is OK but not brilliant, but his directional heading ability leaves a lot to be desired.

He's done a great job, but, similar to Lappin, not a premiership player IMHO.


Yes - you are the only one nervous when he is on the ball.

Re: Leon Barnett not the answer

Sun Apr 21, 2013 2:30 pm

Kevin Ratcliffe was slating him on the radio yesterday saying that he falls back too deep. Whether or not thats correct I don't know

Re: Leon Barnett not the answer

Sun Apr 21, 2013 2:34 pm

Angry Man wrote:Kevin Ratcliffe was slating him on the radio yesterday saying that he falls back too deep. Whether or not thats correct I don't know


Try going to watch a match and seeing for yourself.

Re: Leon Barnett not the answer

Sun Apr 21, 2013 2:37 pm

Firerawk88 wrote:
Angry Man wrote:Kevin Ratcliffe was slating him on the radio yesterday saying that he falls back too deep. Whether or not thats correct I don't know


Try going to watch a match and seeing for yourself.


would love too but until Tan turns us back to blue then I'll still to the radio thank you very much

Re: Leon Barnett not the answer

Sun Apr 21, 2013 3:28 pm

I mean, Kevin Ratcliffe was a top manager during his day, just look at his track record, it speaks for itself.

As for his commentary on radio Wales, i'm surprised the guys not manager of Brazil!

Re: Leon Barnett not the answer

Sun Apr 21, 2013 5:59 pm

I DO NOT think he played very well yesterday Seeme to have problems passing to someone who had the same colour shirt as him

Re: Leon Barnett not the answer

Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:30 pm

I think he is worth a two year deal as he has done well for us and is surely on a wage that is affordable, his distribution has been good and the amount of clean sheets we have kept since he came in as cover for Hudson speaks for itself not tovmention the distance he can put on a header makes me think he will be a useful player next season as squad player.