Jones to Middlesbrough loan to buy

[HelloMyNameIsMrBurns]

Not happy with this, this will prove to be an error of judgement. Binned after a bad tackle against Celtic. Gerrard in his younger days had moments of madness with some really bad tackles, a bit hypocritical if you ask me.

Interested to learn how you know this to be the reason?

 

[scobie1873]

I think the mangers comments about players not taking their chance, was aimed directly at Jones

 

[Danger Zone]

I would rather he stayed over Barker in all honesty but Gerrard knows better than me

I keep reading this, but surely you must realise clubs probably don’t want Barker because he’s not very good and not as good as Jones? It’s not like the option is there to punt one or the other to these clubs.

 

[Forth Bear]

He was a Kilmarnock player, not ours yet. Don’t really see the problem?

You don't see the problem of him celebrating like a maniac against the side he just signed a pre-contact with?

 

[DRAGO]

If this is true, and if Barker is also leaving, I wonder where this leaves Middleton?
I thought he might be going back out on loan, but as far as I know, that hasn't happened yet. The gaffer might be thinking about including him in the squad if he hasn't sent him out on loan.

I would rather have Middleton in the squad than Barker for sure.

 

[Howlin Wolf]

I’m disappointed to be honest, he is a far better option than Ojo and Barker.

 

[DavieM]

Don't know the ins and outs of it but hopefully he goes down there and impresses. He hasn't contributed too much here in all honesty and most of that is down to his own stupidity.

 

[M@x]

Not happy with this, this will prove to be an error of judgement. Binned after a bad tackle against Celtic. Gerrard in his younger days had moments of madness with some really bad tackles, a bit hypocritical if you ask me.

You've no idea if that's the reason.

 

[FortWilliamLoyal]

Not happy with this, this will prove to be an error of judgement. Binned after a bad tackle against Celtic. Gerrard in his younger days had moments of madness with some really bad tackles, a bit hypocritical if you ask me.

Aye mate, that’s it, one tackle.

Nothing at all to with his application in training and his general all round attitude.

 

[Bluebear_73]

File alongside lafferty. How many of us would give our right arm to be in their position just for attitude to let them down.

If we make money on him then hey ho. I won’t shed any tears.

 

[a_weir]

I would rather he stayed over Barker in all honesty but Gerrard knows better than me

Barker will be off as well, I imagine.

Jones was good for Killie but we are better than that.

 

[BrooklynBlue]

Not happy with this, this will prove to be an error of judgement. Binned after a bad tackle against Celtic. Gerrard in his younger days had moments of madness with some really bad tackles, a bit hypocritical if you ask me.

Are you comparing Gerrard the player with Jones?

Of course, highly talented individuals get more leeway. That's football - and generally, life.

I suspect it's a little more than that.

 

[Craigie]

Not happy with this, this will prove to be an error of judgement. Binned after a bad tackle against Celtic. Gerrard in his younger days had moments of madness with some really bad tackles, a bit hypocritical if you ask me.

That's clearly not the reason.

 

[SouthLDNBear]

Obviously had limited appearances of late but looks a shadow of the player we had at the very start of his time here.

 

[Gmcg95]

You don't see the problem of him celebrating like a maniac against the side he just signed a pre-contact with?

No? He’s a professional football player doing a job for the club he played for at the time. It’s not really a big deal.

 

[CaptainCourageous]

I’m disappointed to be honest, he is a far better option than Ojo and Barker.

He's not really any better than Ojo. Barker I will probably give you.

Jones is a player who many questioned the signing off when we were linked with him. He's also a player who's got better the longer he has been out.

 

[standardbarger]

I think the mangers comments about players not taking their chance, was aimed directly at Jones

Maybe but Barker is just a terrible footballer way worse than Jones and it looks like we are stuck with him.

 

[Mosschops]

Not fussed. Never took to him.

Same, good riddance.

 

[Burnbankblue]

It’s clearly not just that is it?

Interested to learn how you know this to be the reason?

Well, apart from the Stranraer game, he hasn’t played badly and before his injury he was a standout.

 

[bobba]

love how ruthless the gaffer is

 

[Coops2016]

Thanks bro

Long way to go before you make the lounge

 

[Burnbankblue]

Maybe but Barker is just a terrible footballer way worse than Jones and it looks like we are stuck with him.

Mores the pity, Barker is by far the worst first team player we have.

 

[Skeletor]

did I not read on hear earlier he had problems with so called mates in Middlesbrough and that was a big factor in him moving to Kille, to get away from them and keep himself out of bother?

 

[Galaxy_Ranger_2017]

Can't help but feel this is a mistake.

 

[Forth Bear]

No? He’s a professional football player doing a job for the club he played for at the time. It’s not really a big deal.

I'm not going to argue.

I guess I judge the behaviour and character of others differently from you.

 

[Rodney Trotter]

I keep reading this, but surely you must realise clubs probably don’t want Barker because he’s not very good and not as good as Jones? It’s not like the option is there to punt one or the other to these clubs.

True, but i still think there would be some teams taking an interest although with his rumoured wages I can understand why he wouldnt be in a rush to go.

 

[SDF]

Well, apart from the Stranraer game, he hasn’t played badly and before his injury he was a standout.

He wasn't a stand out at all.

He a good game in Denmark and supplied a great cross for Alfie against Legia.

Apart from that I'm struggling.

He's fast but that means nothing when all his does is run constantly straight into defenders.

 

[Eddie Doc]

Imagine being a lifelong fan, getting the chance to play for the Gers and fucking it up for yourself. I’d be fucking sick.

Life long Gers fan singing the Celtc symphony with his mentally challenged pals? Don't know about that. Clearly burnt his bridges anyway so not really bothered.

 

[Howlin Wolf]

He's not really any better than Ojo. Barker I will probably give you.

Jones is a player who many questioned the signing off when we were linked with him. He's also a player who's got better the longer he has been out.

Jones has actually played very well in the division we play in, the reason we signed him in the first place, he’s proven at this level.

I don’t think he’s had a fair crack of the whip.

 

[westenclosurebear]

would be disappointed in this.

thought he looked lively until his brain fart v celtic

Could count his decent performances on one hand.

 

[WATP3006]

Can't help but feel this is a mistake.

Care to elaborate please?

 

[Forth Bear]

Life long Gers fan singing the Celtc symphony with his mentally challenged pals? Don't know about that. Clearly burnt his bridges anyway so not really bothered.

He's not a Rangers fan.

 

[frankie_dux]

This is a mistake

jones was a very good option

 

[Forth Bear]

Jones has actually played very well in the division we play in, the reason we signed him in the first place, he’s proven at this level.

I don’t think he’s had a fair crack of the whip.

In a Killie side playing a totally different style of play to ours.

He only has himself to blame.

 

[Commentator]

love how ruthless the gaffer is

We need it, would love to see that determination to do what needs to be done applied elsewhere, too.

 

[jay662]

thought he still had something to offer with his direct play. Gerrard must be seeing something in training, performance or attitude that doesn't quite stack up

 

[ronadamus_prime]

Who plays on the left if Kent is injured?

Hagi covers Kent and Aribo plays on the right would be my guess.

 

[Yankeeger]

Long way to go before you make the lounge

Your the same

 

[MearnsUnionist]

Jesus Christ
We’re Going back to the days of no options from the bench

defoe injured
Jack injured
Morelos a suspension risk/slightly injured
Tav injured
Helander injured
Greg Stewart Injured

“loaning” Jones out
A guy who can contribute as we’ve seen early on This season

Stewart will be fit for Sunday and Tav and Jack are no more than a fortnight away.

Defoe is also confident his injury isn't as bad as feared.

Jones has clearly struggled to adapt to our formation and there's been more than a few stories about his attitude.

We're bringing in 2, but more likely 3 new players, so our squad will look like....

McGregor, Wes

Tav, Borna, Polster, Flanagan, Patterson, Halliday

Goldson, Katic, Helander, Edmundson

Jack, Davis, Kamara, Arfield, Another midfielder?

Kent, Hagi, Aribo, Stewart, Ojo

Morelos, Defoe, Kamberi

I've not even included Barker, as he may well be going too.

If we get another centre mid, (I think we will) then that squad has good quality and cover for every position.

We are definitely coming out of the window stronger than we went into it.

 

[RH-Ibrox]

Disappointing had thought he’d turn out to be a good signing was excellent v hibs first home game of the season, would liked to have seen him get a run of games but I’ll trust Gerrard

 

[SouthLDNBear]

Was this an Allen signing?

 

[waffoibiza]

Wish him all the best, don’t think he is Stevie G’s cup of tea.

 

[CaliforniaBlue1872]

He wasn't a stand out at all.

He a good game in Denmark and supplied a great cross for Alfie against Legia.

Apart from that I'm struggling.

He's fast but that means nothing when all his does is run constantly straight into defenders.

Agreed on this

Not too many games other than the ones stated stand out for me at all tbh

 

[ItsInTheNet]

Its a puzzler. Cant help but get the feeling that he blew it big time with Gerrard. Best outcome for us that he goes.

 

[A1bertz]

thought he still had something to offer with his direct play. Gerrard must be seeing something in training, performance or attitude that doesn't quite stack up

Or he just sees the poor player we saw Vs Stranraer and thought enough is enough.

 

[bobtap]

Still think he has something to offer, would rather have offloaded barker, rather than him, but in Stevie we trust!

 

[Starting Anew]

Jones has actually played very well in the division we play in, the reason we signed him in the first place, he’s proven at this level.

I don’t think he’s had a fair crack of the whip.

True but in a team set up to play on the counter. Lots of players can play well for the wee teams but struggle at us. Because the way that we play is totally different.

 

[Gruger]

All the best. I thought he was going to be a big part player this year.

 

[Jamie.e1872]

Any other source for this other than the OP’s post?

The Daily Rhebel running the story now

 

[Bouncebackability]

Gerrard had mentioned JJ being a bit of a joker and a confident character that just edges on cockiness.

Could be a clash of personalities, or he’s just not very good.