I think his biggest problem is he's far to easily brushed off the ball. Don't know if he's to lightweight or just not up for the battle
Someone said in another thread a few days ago that the manager must feel he does his tactical role well.
Think that’s probably the case.
This seems to me to be a likely place where he can improve , obv not the only one which equally applies to all of the players , and funnily enough we thot Kamara had the same challenge and is improving on that skill this season imo .I think his biggest problem is he's far to easily brushed off the ball. Don't know if he's to lightweight or just not up for the battle
Can't help but think if we had jones on instead we would have scored a few more lolSorry but he was missing in action on Sat, offered nothing and too chicken hearted.
What does “he does the tactical side well” mean in the context of Barker and that win on Saturday? That he occasionally shut down space like any player in a football match general does? Sometimes applied pressure as the opposition as players generally do
What does “he does the tactical side well” mean in the context of Barker and that win on Saturday? That he occasionally shut down space like any player in a football match general does? Sometimes applied pressure as the opposition as players generally do?
I feel that not making himself available for passes surely wasn’t one of his tactical instructions. I do watch players off the ball and he wasn’t contributing much at all. I get that everyone wants to be supportive but I think folk are really reaching when looking for reasons to justify his inclusion. For me these are games where he should be standing out more given he’s afforded more space than he would be against the 10 man defences elsewhere, so to me it’s concerning that he manages to be almost anonymous in a game where the rest of the team were playing well.
Agree with most of that.What does “he does the tactical side well” mean in the context of Barker and that win on Saturday? That he occasionally shut down space like any player in a football match general does? Sometimes applied pressure as the opposition as players generally do?
I feel that not making himself available for passes surely wasn’t one of his tactical instructions. I do watch players off the ball and he wasn’t contributing much at all. I get that everyone wants to be supportive but I think folk are really reaching when looking for reasons to justify his inclusion. For me these are games where he should be standing out more given he’s afforded more space than he would be against the 10 man defences elsewhere, so to me it’s concerning that he manages to be almost anonymous in a game where the rest of the team were playing well.
Holds his position well? Maybe knows when to press and when not to? It’s an important part of our game plan.
I really don’t know. I just think there must be something the manager and coaches see with him that I don’t.
Maybe he’s just Stevie G’s version of Namouchi.
I’ve heard it from other sources aswell but you’re right. If you can’t replicate it in games, it’s wasted.Halliday said this but its no use looking like Messi training if you are anonymous in games.
Totally agree looks like he carried out specific tasks and perhaps that's why Gerrard choses him over others - trustHe did not really do anything to stand out, however, if you get a chance to watch the game back you will see he played an incredibly disciplined role and did an absolute power of work without making any real errors. He was one of a number of players who quietly went about their business in a calm and professional manner, allowing us the platform to dominate the scum.
He was picked, in the main, for his pace, something that Hagi lacks.Didn't feel like anything would happen when he got the ball. He wasn't bad either. But if Hagi isn't going to make that position his own, I'd rather it was someone better than Barker getting the nod. He is clearly trying his heart out though so fair play to him.
I think when you watch Neil McCann's analysis of the game, its clear the coaching team think Barker is more capable of carrying out instruction and remaining positional disciplined than other options. He clearly also didn't contribute enough in an attacking sense.What does “he does the tactical side well” mean in the context of Barker and that win on Saturday? That he occasionally shut down space like any player in a football match general does? Sometimes applied pressure as the opposition as players generally do?
I feel that not making himself available for passes surely wasn’t one of his tactical instructions. I do watch players off the ball and he wasn’t contributing much at all. I get that everyone wants to be supportive but I think folk are really reaching when looking for reasons to justify his inclusion. For me these are games where he should be standing out more given he’s afforded more space than he would be against the 10 man defences elsewhere, so to me it’s concerning that he manages to be almost anonymous in a game where the rest of the team were playing well.
The people who are trying to talk us into Barker being effective are the same ones who argued the Jack/Kamara midfield base was working well earlier in the season.
what most consider a disappointing performance for any other player is now spoken of as a decent performance in the case of Barker because we’ve come to expect so little.
He doesn’t deserve all the chances and all the game time he gets, end of story. I’m sure he does train well but it’s what you do in match days that really counts and on match days he looks every inch the Hibs or Aberdeen player.
Have to agree with you there mate. Just don,t think he is good enough for us. But the manager must think he is.Correct.
Let’s be honest, he was an empty jersey on Saturday.
He constantly hides and with his so called blistering pace very seldom makes runs behind defenders.
I have watched as supporters slagged players from every era, here and in England, winning titles. The same old, I just can’t see it, he is a waste of a jersey etc.
Every single one of us has a right to an opinion. Not many of us are qualified to be a manager, never mind a manager of Rangers.
If Brandon Barker plays every game from now until the end of the season and we win the title I could not give a monkeys.
No, he is not my favourite player but he is one of Steven Gerrard's. That means he is worthy of supporting. If he is a confidence player, as most wingers are, constant sniping isn’t going to do him any good.
If he was a missing shirt, as some would suggest, he would be found out by the analysts etc. His team mates would rip into him and if you think for one fucking second Steven Gerrard and Gary Mac know less about footballers than you do then go see a gp. You are either on drugs or in need of some.
I have watched as supporters slagged players from every era, here and in England, winning titles. The same old, I just can’t see it, he is a waste of a jersey etc.
Every single one of us has a right to an opinion. Not many of us are qualified to be a manager, never mind a manager of Rangers.
If Brandon Barker plays every game from now until the end of the season and we win the title I could not give a monkeys.
No, he is not my favourite player but he is one of Steven Gerrard's. That means he is worthy of supporting. If he is a confidence player, as most wingers are, constant sniping isn’t going to do him any good.
If he was a missing shirt, as some would suggest, he would be found out by the analysts etc. His team mates would rip into him and if you think for one fucking second Steven Gerrard and Gary Mac know less about footballers than you do then go see a gp. You are either on drugs or in need of some.
Banter and fun mostly.im not sure why you would come onto a football forum with this attitude.
We're reaching Maurice Edu levels of ''he's better without the ball'' justification on Barker's contribution to games.I just don’t see it, but sometimes managers have a player they like for whatever reason. I just don’t see him doing anything particularly well, on the ball or off it and half way into his 3 year contract I’d be look for a hell of a lot more at this stage.
I agree. He looks to avoid getting involved most the time when you watch him off the ball. May be a confidence issue but hes been here long enough and had enough chances.I just don’t see it, but sometimes managers have a player they like for whatever reason. I just don’t see him doing anything particularly well, on the ball or off it and half way into his 3 year contract I’d be look for a hell of a lot more at this stage.