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Barkhuizen

Barkhuizen

BenPearsonIsGod said:
I gave him plenty of stick early in the season, I stand by it. He was playing very badly and was un-droppable due to the injuries, which isn't really his fault.

However, I will admit I was wrong as this recent run without him has proven how important he is to us, especially away from home. We need his pace.

Still think he's pretty awful technically tbh.
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Barkhuizen has never been a great dribbler with the ball and his crossing is at best ordinary. What made him at times unplayable when we first signed him was the combination of his pace with as I said at the start of this thread an aggressive attitude that made him able to run at and right through opposition defences. But his injuries ironically perhaps that to his wrist most of all given that it is not a bit of him that should ever touch the ball have stifled that spirit - he has often looked hesitant and opted to make a lame pass sideways instead of a bold forward run with the ball. If he gets that spirit back then we will have more than just a hardworking player back but one with the ability to destroy opposition defences.
 
BenPearsonIsGod said:
I gave him plenty of stick early in the season, I stand by it. He was playing very badly and was un-droppable due to the injuries, which isn't really his fault.

However, I will admit I was wrong as this recent run without him has proven how important he is to us, especially away from home. We need his pace.

Still think he's pretty awful technically tbh.
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A team is built from many components.
He is not a great technician but plays his part in the team and as BPIG says he is an important cog in the AN machine, albeit moreso away from home.
Hope he makes a full recovery from his injuries.
 
BenPearsonIsGod said:
I gave him plenty of stick early in the season, I stand by it. He was playing very badly and was un-droppable due to the injuries, which isn't really his fault.

However, I will admit I was wrong as this recent run without him has proven how important he is to us, especially away from home. We need his pace.

Still think he's pretty awful technically tbh.
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Exactly where I am at with him. Appreciate he is a very important cog in the way we play, but find the posts about him ‘terrorising defenders’ laughable. He has the worst first touch in the championship.

In fairness he is very aware of his limitations and utilises his skill set very well
 
Lee Trundle said:
Exactly where I am at with him. Appreciate he is a very important cog in the way we play, but find the posts about him ‘terrorising defenders’ laughable. He has the worst first touch in the championship.

In fairness he is very aware of his limitations and utilises his skill set very well
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He's far better with less time to think, a ball in behind and the need to play it within 2 touches. Can also stretch defences and is a good out ball if we're under pressure. I'd expect him to play 35 times + again next season.
 
Tino said:
He's far better with less time to think, a ball in behind and the need to play it within 2 touches. Can also stretch defences and is a good out ball if we're under pressure. I'd expect him to play 35 times + again next season.
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Wouldnt have too much of a problem with that to be fair.

Probably would like to see Bodin/Nmecha more wide right at home but he will certianly be a key piece next season
 
He is one of ANs regulars.
Thanks to allegedly being shafted over a deal he now has a year left on his contract.If he goes ANYWHERE he is likely (assumption only) to earn more and if as suggested he will get less game time here then that's another reason not to stay.
I hope that whatever contract issues can be ironed out and we tie him down.
He's not perfect by any means but is more than a squad player imho.
 
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