[Albion] Valentín Barco **Signed 20/01/24**

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I'm more confused than ever about what our best 11 and best formation are. Barco and Baleba definitley each bring something unique to the side, but you also have to fit in Gross, Mitoma, JP, Enciso. Barco looks though his best position might be left midfield in a 4-3-3.

We have too many good players now and need to Get Rid of some of them.
What were the recruitment team thinking?
It. Is. A Disgrace.

 

[albionalex]

I would like to see him on the right hand side and cutting in to deliver some of those crosses, could be really dangerous.

 

[oldboyroy]

One of the crosses he put in was absolutely sensational. Criminal no one got on the end of it.

Even the commentary team were drooling over him. I thought he was sensational although he will make mistakes but boy does he try to make up for them when he does. I call him our little firecracker

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Another great signing, hits a great ball.

Loads to like about him

 

[Flounce]

Another great signing, hits a great ball.

Loads to like about him

Hard to believe he’s only 19 and already looks a very exciting player. Attack minded, can play a threaded through ball, crosses as well, if not better than anyone and is a body in the way defender. Can also run at players and has adapted to De Zerbi ball faster than most. Already second to Veltman at shitehousing, I going to enjoy his year as an Albion player

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

Yep, his decision making and passing/crossing choice was impressive.

He was just very exciting to watch…… combative, skilful and adventurous.

 

[raymondo]

He was just very exciting to watch…… combative, skilful and adventurous.

Yes, very exciting player. Quick on the ball, quick decision making, no rolling the ball under studs for him - love it!

 

[Flounce]

Yes, very exciting player. Quick on the ball, quick decision making, no rolling the ball under studs for him - love it!

I saw a clip of him rolling the ball under his foot and then standing on it before we signed him. He needs to bring that to his game here

 

[raymondo]

I saw a clip of him rolling the ball under his foot and then standing on it before we signed him. He needs to bring that to his game here

Damn it...is that why we signed him

 

[Ooh it’s a corner]

We have too many good players now and need to Get Rid of some of them.
What were the recruitment team thinking?
It. Is. A Disgrace.

You just can’t resist can you - aaaggghhh!!!

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

I saw a clip of him rolling the ball under his foot and then standing on it before we signed him. He needs to bring that to his game here

Clearly got that from watching old videos of Nathan Jones.

 

[Commander]

Thought he looked the real deal last night. He is going to be a seriously exciting player.

 

[portslade seagull]

Changed the game, great in the tackle and didn't really want to pass backwards was always looking to go forwards. Was my MOM just for his 2nd half contribution

 

[Sue1983]

MOM for me, even though he only played half the game. Loving Colo already

 

[Farehamseagull]

And this is a big advantage of a January signing. It’s great he’s had these months and games to adapt to the league and team - will hopefully hit the ground running in August.

 

[Mellotron]

We’ve finally found someone who is capable of putting in regular, dangerous and accurate balls with zip. We just need the personnel to get on the end of them now

We've been missing this SO badly for some time. Regular, aggressive whipped crosses. Love it.

 

[BUTTERBALL]

What a player we have on our hands for next season, exceptional performance as sub last night.

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

Love the attacking intent and his crossing. However, his 'enthusiastic' tackling is likely to lead to a few suspensions during the season so we shouldn't be writing off Pervis at this stage.

 

[GJN1]

Another great signing, hits a great ball.

That long raking crossfield pass he hit to Adingra. Just beautiful.

 

[Uh_huh_him]

I'm more confused than ever about what our best 11 and best formation are. Barco and Baleba definitley each bring something unique to the side, but you also have to fit in Gross, Mitoma, JP, Enciso. Barco looks though his best position might be left midfield in a 4-3-3.

In truth - Gross would have been dropped if he wasn't Gross.
Long, long season for him and it's taken away his quick thinking and execution.
He needs a rest.

I would have rather seen Baleba start every game after we got knocked out of Europe.