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Big performance from him today. Lovely finish for the goal, great work prior to Moult's goal, and just a general threat to Blackburn down that side all game. He's just an outlet for the team when he's in full flow and running up the pitch with the ball as well.

He's definitely hitting some form again. Like Browne, he isn't perfect technically but the running he puts in for the side is immense and he is a goal threat in the box, which is probably why Neil is so keen for him to play even when he isn't on great form.

There probably isn't anyone to play on the right instead of him (who is natural there) anyway but I can see why Neil picks him basically through thick and thin.

As for others, Davies and Pearson were magnificent.

Also, looking at the next batch of games when we're likely to be without Robinson, it's now time for Barker to step up and show his quality consistently and he's going to be needed.
 
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League two at best according to some.......
Today he was excellent ( as were many) and continues to show signs of a return to form.
His best game for a while.
 
Makes me laugh this forum. One or two decent performances from a player who has been out of form and we get these really pedantic ' I told you so' posts announcing the rest of us clearly know nowt about football. It's a different player every bloomin' week at the moment.
 
Dirty Harry;n3405084 said:
Makes me laugh this forum. One or two decent performances from a player who has been out of form and we get these really pedantic ' I told you so' posts announcing the rest of us clearly know nowt about football. It's a different player every bloomin' week at the moment.
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Football fans are fickle - you, me and every football fan in this country are fickle. But what some people are on this forum are very inpatient. The people who say 'Barky has been out of form for a year' or he is a 'conference player at best' are talking absolute garbage.

I'm editing it because I've just seen the Moult thread. To be fair that is way over the top and is just trying to get one over other posters which is out of order and pathetic. This one isn't.
 
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Some of the stick Barkhuizen has received on here and other platforms in recent weeks is disgraceful. 'League 2 at best' seemed to be a popular insult. Likewise recent questions about his attitude and effort are utter nonsense.

Barkhuizen adds real value to the team when fit and used correctly.
 
Barkhuizen was poop for the best part of year, this cannot be denied. I called him a L1 player at best. I held my hand up yesterday.

The turn and run past the LB for the 3rd goal is what we want to see more of because that is what he has.

As an aside, is his return to form due to having Clarke at RB who, whilst he isn't as fast as Fisher, is more composed and less likely to pick up a yellow which then inevitably invites pressure at RB?

Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not but it seems to work for us.

Pleased for Clarke as he was prone to getting exposed centrally by pace at CB. Maybe this is Clarke's "Grezza moment" where a change breaths new life into him.
 
Jack Daniels;n3405121 said:
Barkhuizen was poop for the best part of year, this cannot be denied. I called him a L1 player at best. I held my hand up yesterday.

The turn and run past the LB for the 3rd goal is what we want to see more of because that is what he has.

As an aside, is his return to form due to having Clarke at RB who, whilst he isn't as fast as Fisher, is more composed and less likely to pick up a yellow which then inevitably invites pressure at RB?

Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not but it seems to work for us.

Pleased for Clarke as he was prone to getting exposed centrally by pace at CB. Maybe this is Clarke's "Grezza moment" where a change breaths new life into him.
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In one of his interviews JD he said he was really struggling with an ankle injury but was still being played.
 
Barkhuizen has still not got back to being the utterly explosive attacking player who as we can all recall utterly destroyed Reading at our place a couple of seasons back. I am beginning to think he possibly never will. But over the last few games he has shown much more consistent attacking intent and threat and has added some industry and defensive work to his game. Hopefully he can ramp up the attacking part of his game a few more notches yet.
 
Ron Burgundy;n3405123 said:
In one of his interviews JD he said he was really struggling with an ankle injury but was still being played.
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Playing when injured?That really raises a few issues.players long term welfare being one. That thing on his arm is one thing but an ankle injury?
Maguires quick return after his initial hamstring injury (was it two weeks) ?Has this helped put him in the position he is now?
Unless fully fit players should not be played.
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Dirty Harry;n3405084 said:
Makes me laugh this forum. One or two decent performances from a player who has been out of form and we get these really pedantic ' I told you so' posts announcing the rest of us clearly know nowt about football. It's a different player every bloomin' week at the moment.
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In no way did I mention any other posters' views on Barkhuizen in the OP, or say 'I told you so'.

You seem to have interpreted it that way just to have another sarcastic dig at posters, which is what a lot of your posts seem to be like.

What are your thoughts on Barkhuizen's performances lately ?
 
I didn't actually mention you anywhere in my post. For what it's worth I haven't been on a lot this season but I am aware that he has now started to improve a bit after a long spell of poor performances.
 
Dirty Harry;n3405142 said:
I didn't actually mention you anywhere in my post. For what it's worth I haven't been on a lot this season but I am aware that he has now started to improve a bit after a long spell of poor performances.
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Fair enough.
 
What people may not know is, hisGrandad was in RPI for quite a few weeks and died last Saturday. I for one was worried this might affect him in a negative way. It didn't seem to so well done that lad. Cracking game from him.
 
Barky has been very good since Boro in the cup. Is that 5 goals in 9?

Clarke has also been doing well, another who was deemed not good enough and 'useless at right back', which is clearly bollocks.

​​​​​​​Credit to Huntington too, he was rancid in the first 10 games but now looks his old self.

Think we need to forget about the early season shit show now when most of our team was pure cack, we look like last season's PNE again despite the crippling injuries.
 
Lee Trundle will be devastated that he had such a good game yesterday.

How much genuine quality TB has is debatable. However when on his game he can cause problems for anyone in the league. He doesn't have the ability of say, Billy Bodin, but I know who I'd rather have at right wing.
 
Barkhuizen since joining.

80 appearances
68 starts
10 assists
18 goals

Nearly 1 goal in every 4 appearances from a wide position, and he was out of form for a spell as well during that. Absolute bargain buy.
 
kingpne;n3405167 said:
Lee Trundle will be devastated that he had such a good game yesterday.

How much genuine quality TB has is debatable. However when on his game he can cause problems for anyone in the league. He doesn't have the ability of say, Billy Bodin, but I know who I'd rather have at right wing.
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More relieved than devastated tbh. I give him enough stick when he's been poor to give him credit when he plays well. It will be very interesting to see how he plays with Barker on the left, we probably have the fastest wing pairing in the championship.

However, I still stand by what ive said about him. Gadget player who offers things most other wingers dont: defensive work, long throw, pace in behind, good finisher, decent goal return. So he definitely deserves a place in the squad and his fair share of starts. Doesnt have the technical ability to be a week in week out starter, has more off days than he does good ones and, has no assists this season.

It frustrates me that most have written Barker off as an impact sub, despite the fact he's only started twice. Yet Barky can play poorly for 4 games on the spin, have one above average game and suddenly we all decide the Reading at Home version of him is back.
 
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