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Fri Oct 09, 2015 1:47 pm
Winger Harris open to Oakwell return after loan spell finishes
BY ASHLEY BALL
FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2015
Kadeem Harris says he would definitely consider a return to Barnsley in January.
The exciting winger, 22, has impressed during his spell on loan from Cardiff City. His loan be extended after it expires in November but the Reds could go back in for him when the window re-opens in January.
Asked whether he'd be interested in returning, Harris said: "Definitely. I'm enjoying it here. There's not one thing I could complain about. When you're enjoying your football, that's when you perform best. If I do come back here, hopefully I'll just pick up where I left off. "I think it can only get better with where I think they are going to end up in the league which is right up there.
"I don't have anything negative to say. We've got a great bunch of lads, manager and coaching staff. I've just got positives to say about Barnsley. With the youth that we have, there is a lot of hunger and determination. I think everybody in the squad wants to do well for themselves and the team. That's the main factor and there's close friendships and unity."
Harris tormented full-back James Horsfield against Doncaster Rovers but failed to get on the scoresheet. He says he is working on his end product in every training session. He added: "I haven't got any goals yet but I think as soon as I do get one, they'll rain in. I'm doing a lot of practising after training on the end product because I can't wait to get that first goal. Hopefully it comes soon."
Head coach Lee Johnson raved about Harris' performance against Rovers but says that, if he was the finished article, then he would not have been attainable. He said: "Kadeem has been fantastic but we need to start seeing something to show for it and quickly. He was excellent on Saturday, very bright and very sharp. He probably should have come away from the game with one assist and two goals.
"The end product is an area of his game he has to improve but, in fairness, that's probably why we've got him because, if that was top notch, then he would be in the Premier League. I'd love to take him back in the squad (in January). I think he's got a bright future. We're just grateful to Cardiff for letting us have him at the moment. He's very close to being top drawer and, if he just steps over that line, then Cardiff – or whoever – have got a very good player."
Fri Oct 09, 2015 1:53 pm
Kadeem Harris: No Doubt We Will Climb The League
9th October 2015
by James Cann
Heading into this weekend’s clash with Crewe Alexandra, winger Kadeem Harris assessed the tough test that faces the Reds.
The winger feels that this weekend’s game is another one of huge importance for Barnsley in order to gain some consistency.
Kadeem said: “As soon as we start beating the bottom teams we’ll fly up the league. We seem to do well against the teams at the top but struggle against those at the bottom and I can’t put my finger on why.
“It’s a big one for us on Saturday, we need to make most of it and capitalise on where they are in the league.
“The fans always expect the team to get a result and it’s no different this weekend. We have to go out there, do what we know we can and we trust in ourselves to get the three points.”
Since arriving on loan from Cardiff City, Harris has tried to cement a spot on the flank and is enjoying playing his football at Oakwell.
“I think going well so far,” he added. “We have a good bunch of lads here, great coaching staff and a great manager. I’m playing week in week out, we just need to get wins under our belt.
“I think we have the boys here to do it, there’s no doubt we’ll climb up the league and we should with the players we’ve got and with more consistency we’ll be flying.”
With one of the youngest squads in the division fans have criticised the players for their inexperience, a point Harris was quick to put to bed.
“As season goes on we’ll get rid of that and the more experience player get here the better we do, won’t take long.
“We’ll be flying by Christmas at the latest, hopefully before to give us a good head start for the second half of the season.
Head Coach Lee Johnson is considered as “one of the boys” by Harris, but he and the players still hold him in high regard.
“Lee is like an older brother but we all have respect for him," he added. "He’s a good manager, everyone comfortable around him and I’m enjoying working with him.
“I said to one of lads the other day he’s one of the best managers I’ve ever worked with quite a few so that’s a big compliment.
Harris’ parents make the trips to come and watch him play every week and the winger is thankful for their support.
“When I’m playing, it’s like it’s not just me on the pitch, it’s as though they are there with me. They are my biggest critics and you need that.
Some parents tell their kids ‘well done’ every game they play but mine aren’t like that,” he quipped. “That’s made me the player I am today, I’m excited for the future and so are they.”
Fri Oct 09, 2015 4:32 pm
He really does need to improve his end product and he will be a very good player.
Sat Oct 10, 2015 7:24 am
Barnsley chronicle .... Kadeem harris motm against doncaster even though donny scored in injury time
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