This weekends other Prem Games 21-22 Feb

[Len Rum]

Should I watch the second half or dust and vac the whole house?
Close call.

 

[SebastianBlue]

Should I watch the second half or dust and vac the whole house?
Close call.

As our American brethren would say, it couldn't possibly suck more than this match thus far.

 

[supercrystal7]

It's the British player curse, the media over hypes them and they start believing the hype

When will we ever lean in this country, let players develop without all the pressure Kane will be the next one

I agree with that though talented youngsters often go through a difficult period after bursting through. In recent times Iniesta, Muller, Kroos, Ronaldo etc have all had such periods and come out it stronger. Barkley has the potential to become a world class player if he can get through this period.

I am still not sure on Kane. He has been fantastic this season, but every time I watch him it brings back Wiltord. Everything is going perfectly for Kane. He is not like Rooney, Ferdinand, Owen etc that were obvious stars. Kane has a great shot, works very hard and a good physique. He has everything to be a top 6 Premier League striker, but not sure he has shown he has the quality of Shearer, Owen and Rooney.

Reasonable post, but even last year I did not see anything that would make me think Barkley had the potential to match Iniesta, Muller, or Kroos and certainly not Ronaldo. All of those players showed consistent exceptional ability before breaking through as stars.

I don't think he has the potential to be in that level either, but I believe he can be a better player than Joe Cole.

The raw materials are there with Barkley: very strong, fast, both footed, good shot, can drive with the ball and has an eye for a pass. Needs to improve virtually everything, but the basics are there.

EDIT

We are 13th at the moment and the highest place of the relegation fodder, but in Leicester play the best football out of that mini league. If they had a better manager I reckon they would be 13th at worst this season.

 

[BigOscar]

I can't see much to seperate Ross Barkley from an incredibly average premier league player. Has one or two great moments a seasons, then is very average the rest of the time. I hope we avoid him like the plague, I wouldn't pay £15m for him.

 

[malg]

Everton v Leicester. Best league in the world.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

like to commentator stats there. Darron Gibson hasn't started a match for 21 months.
i say, when he comes on, you'll see why.

 

[cleavers]

Everton v Leicester. Best league in the world.

Not enjoying it then ?

 

[Mantel]

A goal.

 

[cleavers]

A goal.

Even that was dull.

 

[cleavers]

Wahey, back to stalemate again.