I'm not entirely convinced by the length of the deal argument because, ultimately, this is also about money. He's 24, if he were 34 then the length of the deal might become decisive between two suitors. As he's 24, if we offered him two years, he can think, I'll still be in my prime by the time...
http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/albion/10937315.Barnes__I_didn_t_feel_wanted_so_it_was_best_to_go/
Well done to the Argoose (Naylor?) for getting this.
Two things stood out for me in this:
1. Barnes states that "I've put them [B&HA] where they are today really." Really? This suggests either an...
Hello. You've got things about right here. He works really hard, and is an intelligent player with excellent movement, provided he can avoid any further indiscretions. Knows where the net is, but often contrives to miss it. Think you'll like him.
Agree with all this Hamilton, but will add one thing. Barnes is a great squad player for the Championship. I have serious doubts as to whether he'll do much in the Premier League, if he gets there. He quite simply is not clinical enough. That header that he put against the put is just one...
I can think of two:
1. they've offered more money
2. they play two up so, even with Ings and Vokes proving so successful, Barnes really ought to get some game time most games playing up front.
I've read a few in this thread, but only started at about page 36. Here's a link to the proposed signing from post 761:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Stuani
... my six-year-old is pretty upset too, as am I, but we're not despondent, and think that the club will navigate their way through this situation just fine. Only time will tell on that front though.
I agree with what you say, but the one difference is that Burnley play with what too many on NSC want, which is two up top. Beyond wads more cash, this is the only explanation I can think of for Barnes to prefer Burnley to Brighton. Oh, I almost forgot, there's the abuse he undergoes from...