Why Play Barton ? (1 Viewer)

runner · Feb 4, 2014

We wanted rid last week ... surely anyone would be a better option than him in midfield, even the underpar / on the bench Fleck ? Jordan Clarke / the new unfit kid .. Marshall ?

ccfcway · Feb 4, 2014

Jordan Clarke can play there.

@richh87 · Feb 4, 2014

Because Barton is a central midfielder, who might see this as a big chance to impress. I would definitely choose him over Clarke or an unfit bloke who hasn't played football for 2 years.

I think it's a real shame Barton doesn't make more of his abilities. He's got loads of talent, just not much desire.

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Sterling Archer · Feb 4, 2014

I feel a bit sorry for Barton and genuinely think because of his gangly frame, it often looks like he has a lack of desire and fight when that's:
a) probably not the case
b) his style of play (so to speak)

We're a small squad with a few injuries, players who you wouldn't normally start will play, its inevitable.

More importantly, good luck to him tonight, hope he has a good game.

RFC · Feb 4, 2014

Virus affecting several players including Fleck & McGeouch!

wingy · Feb 4, 2014

Off Topic ,I wonder If they had known LC was going to put In a request ,whether they would have let Manset go.

ccfcway · Feb 4, 2014

RFC said:
Virus affecting several players including Fleck & McGeouch

what is it, Scotch mist ?

RFC · Feb 4, 2014

wingy said:
Off Topic ,I wonder If they had known LC was going to put In a request ,whether they would have let Manset go.

Most definitely yes, hadn't got the rest of the squads work ethic according to SP. PUSB! 0-1 UP

covmark · Feb 4, 2014

@richh87 said:
Because Barton is a central midfielder, who might see this as a big chance to impress. I would definitely choose him over Clarke or an unfit bloke who hasn't played football for 2 years.

I think it's a real shame Barton doesn't make more of his abilities. He's got loads of talent, just not much desire.

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Good post, totally agree

ccfc unlimited · Feb 4, 2014

definitely choose him over an un fit bloke who hasn't played for 2 years!

Hobo · Feb 4, 2014

runner said:
We wanted rid last week ... surely anyone would be a better option than him in midfield, even the underpar / on the bench Fleck ? Jordan Clarke / the new unfit kid .. Marshall ?

There is a big difference between being prepared to let someone go if an offer came in and not utilising his talent while he still remains a squad member.

wingy · Feb 4, 2014

Sounds like he's earning his corn tonight.

SkyBlue_Bear83 · Feb 4, 2014

wingy said:
Off Topic ,I wonder If they had known LC was going to put In a request ,whether they would have let Manset go.

I think they would, Pressley has picked pretty much anyone but Manset when we've had a striker shortage.

speedie87 · Feb 4, 2014

cus barton has quality, glad he's still here

SuperFred · Feb 4, 2014

Been very good tonight so far

ccfc unlimited · Feb 4, 2014

a good player..just not been his season/manager

ricohman · Feb 4, 2014

Give a reason why he shouldn't play him then, yeah he's been told to find a club. But if were stuck with him he's a good one to have in the squad.

runner · Feb 4, 2014

ricohman said:
Give a reason why he shouldn't play him then, yeah he's been told to find a club. But if were stuck with him he's a good one to have in the squad.

My original post related to his displays thus far, they seem very indifferent, a little lazy, lacking in first or a second touch ... poor passing, there was no reason that I could see that you would play him ... not one, granted I've not seen every game, so I stand to be corrected if more have that he's played in ... but my gut says he's not got a future with us ...

Sky Blue Pete · Feb 4, 2014

Played the whole game so must have impressed tonight

ricohman · Feb 4, 2014

What I'm saying is he could be a good impact player, not often a starter

runner · Feb 4, 2014

ricohman said:
What I'm saying is he could be a good impact player, not often a starter

Yeah, I don't disagree that he could be more of a super sub, but not a first 11 in my opinion, he did appear to be putting more effort in tonight and with it ... had more impact on the game than normal ... but he's not the answer, in my opinion, in the long term, free his salary up for someone else. Not sure when his contract expires to be honest ?

Samo · Feb 4, 2014

Only needs a good run in the team IMO.

Mr T - Sukka! · Feb 4, 2014

At least he wants to play for CCFC.

Unlike Leon Clarke who refused to play. Squad players are very important as they can be the difference between winning and losing a tricky game like tonight.

The Prefect · Feb 4, 2014

I've just got back from Aston Gate and in my opinion Barton played well. We need to keep players like him. He can do a job when required.

Sutty · Feb 4, 2014

Barton did well today, passed well in the midfield, had a decent shot from distance, put his foot in when needed.

mark82 · Feb 5, 2014

Bearing in mind Fleck had been ill, who else would we have started in central midfield?

The Gentleman · Feb 5, 2014

mark82 said:
Bearing in mind Fleck had been ill, who else would we have started in central midfield?

Jordan Clarke?

skybluearmy88 · Feb 5, 2014

runner said:
We wanted rid last week ... surely anyone would be a better option than him in midfield, even the underpar / on the bench Fleck ? Jordan Clarke / the new unfit kid .. Marshall ?

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Never question the great ones choice of starting line up

mark82 · Feb 5, 2014

The Gentleman said:
Jordan Clarke?

Really? A defender rather than someone in their natural position?

LJC_CCFC · Feb 5, 2014

classy player who suffers a lot at this level as most teams want to 'mix it up', against better opposition e.g Barnsley he was outstanding

mark82 · Feb 5, 2014

LJC_CCFC said:
classy player who suffers a lot at this level as most teams want to 'mix it up', against better opposition e.g Barnsley he was outstanding

Yeah, I thought he was good at Barnsley. Sounds like he did well tonight too.

The Gentleman · Feb 5, 2014

mark82 said:
Really? A defender rather than someone in their natural position?

Jesus, do people have to put kiddie smiley's after every tongue in cheek post. Would you get it if I said he was next in line after Murphy?

Kingokings204 · Feb 5, 2014

I think we all mostly feel the same about AB, a player who is young (22-23) but an oldie here. he doesn't use his talent wisely, more effort and training and he is a decent player.

Stafford_SkBlue · Feb 5, 2014

I cannot understand the supporters who give stick to Barton - He is a good quality player in this league and we been very lucky to have him around, although he has had very few starts.

covcity4life · Feb 5, 2014

gets too much flack imo, good player who needs game time conssitently for us to see bes tof him, probably wont get that at cov but fairplay he did a job when needed for us.

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