iansums Posted 23 July, 2011 Share Posted 23 July, 2011 ...for the Leeds game. He's bang in form at the moment, carrying on where he left off last season. When fit he's a class act. Three goals in three halves so far in pre-season. It's good to see so much competition for places throughout the squad, we seem to be able to put out two decent teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 23 July, 2011 Share Posted 23 July, 2011 I have said all along, when fit he is our best player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 23 July, 2011 Share Posted 23 July, 2011 Would easily still be playing in the prem if it weren't for his injury problems, class act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 23 July, 2011 Share Posted 23 July, 2011 I like him lots....However, I like a good competition between the players for a starting place better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 23 July, 2011 Share Posted 23 July, 2011 ...for the Leeds game. He's bang in form at the moment, carrying on where he left off last season. When fit he's a class act. Three goals in three halves so far in pre-season. It's good to see so much competition for places throughout the squad, we seem to be able to put out two decent teams. Agreed, thought he was our best player at the end of last season, not at the games today, but saw both matches in Switzerland and he was excellent in those. I'm expecting our first choice attack to be him and Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 23 July, 2011 Share Posted 23 July, 2011 I wouldn't be disappointed with him starting at all - he's clearly a class player. I wouldn't get carried away with scoring goals in pre season friendlies though - they're so far removed from a competitive game that it's difficult to judge form. As much as I like DC and Barney I'd still like to get another striker with pace in but I guess every club will be saying the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 23 July, 2011 Share Posted 23 July, 2011 I'd start with Barnard and Lambert and bring Connolly off the bench. As good as DC has been pre-season, Barnard is a top player and vastly underrated in terms of our success last season. To me leaving Barnard out would be like leaving Lallana out. He makes us tick. Having said that, DC would be a great sub to bring on against Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 23 July, 2011 Share Posted 23 July, 2011 (edited) I'd start with Barnard and Lambert and bring Connolly off the bench. As good as DC has been pre-season, Barnard is a top player and vastly underrated in terms of our success last season. To me leaving Barnard out would be like leaving Lallana out. He makes us tick. Having said that, DC would be a great sub to bring on against Leeds. You are of course entitled to your opinion, but I really don't think Barnard makes us "tick", neither do I think he's anywhere near as good a player as Connolly. Don't get me wrong, I like Barnard, happy he has signed a new contract, but he doesn't have the footballing brain of a Lallana, Connolly or Lambert. Edited 23 July, 2011 by Sour Mash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.JonB Posted 23 July, 2011 Share Posted 23 July, 2011 You are of course entitled to your opinion, but I really don't think Barnard makes us "tick", neither do I think he's anywhere near as good a player as Connolly. Don't get me wrong, I like Barnard, happy is signed a new contract, but he doesn't have the footballing brain of a Lallana, Connolly or Lambert. Agree. I love Barnard's desire and enthusiasm but he benefits greatly playing along side Lambert. He's all about getting a shot away and he never gets his head up and looks for a better option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 23 July, 2011 Share Posted 23 July, 2011 Connolly is several times the player Barnard is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Stimp Posted 23 July, 2011 Share Posted 23 July, 2011 Agree. Cracking goal today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 24 July, 2011 Share Posted 24 July, 2011 ...for the Leeds game. He's bang in form at the moment, carrying on where he left off last season. When fit he's a class act. Three goals in three halves so far in pre-season. It's good to see so much competition for places throughout the squad, we seem to be able to put out two decent teams. Agreed ! start off with Connolly... and have Barnard on the bench for the first hour. Keep going until you see how it works for 5 games. I don't think either would care if they played 45 mins. each and both got a goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 24 July, 2011 Share Posted 24 July, 2011 For all barnard's efforts, Connolly is different league. Hope he stays fit. If no more purchases, he needs to start alongside lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 24 July, 2011 Share Posted 24 July, 2011 For all barnard's efforts, Connolly is different league. Hope he stays fit. If no more purchases, he needs to start alongside lambert. AGREED ....especially on pre-season form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 24 July, 2011 Share Posted 24 July, 2011 Scored a great goal yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 24 July, 2011 Share Posted 24 July, 2011 He was excellent at the tail-end of last season, but I wouldn't want to over-use him because of his injury problems. His goal at the Memorial Cup was cracking though, saw it on Saints Player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 25 July, 2011 Share Posted 25 July, 2011 Simply oozed class on Saturday V Werder Bremen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musesaint Posted 25 July, 2011 Share Posted 25 July, 2011 Class act ...let's hope he stays fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 26 July, 2011 Share Posted 26 July, 2011 (edited) I'd start with Barnard and Lambert and bring Connolly off the bench. As good as DC has been pre-season, Barnard is a top player and vastly underrated in terms of our success last season. To me leaving Barnard out would be like leaving Lallana out. He makes us tick. Having said that, DC would be a great sub to bring on against Leeds. The other factor to consider is Barnard's " unfinished issues with the Judiciary" - he still has to go to court again, I think. Things like this must weigh on his mind, and although we (naturally) have sympathy for him, rather like the Dave Jones situation (managing a struggling Prem. side with a court case hanging over you).... is not the best ground for a highly-focused work life. --in this case a front line striker who needs to score every match. If Connolly is the in-form player PLAY HIM.. every game you can..and if he stays fit and keeps scoring ..fine ! Don't force him to play " 96 mins. every game," but bring Barnard off the bench after an hour and let him prove his form and get the odd goal or so. That way you get the best out of both players with the best "result". Connolly needs games and Barnard doesn't need the "extra " stress. Edited 26 July, 2011 by david in sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 26 July, 2011 Share Posted 26 July, 2011 I agree that DC is a terrific player, but there is the injury issue. If only we were managed by someone with extensive physio experience.........oh, hang on Cant see LB being unduly concerned by his court stuff while he's on the pitch, tbh. My guess is that if he's available and we havent signed another striker, (which could yet happen,) he will start with RL, and DC on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmore Posted 26 July, 2011 Share Posted 26 July, 2011 I think barney will surprise a few this season. He was an absolute bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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