This. For too many people the default position is that Barnes should be torn apart by horses. There's a mad woman who sits behind us in the Lower West who berates him in shrill tones every time he touches the ball without it resulting in a spectacular outcome. This guy is visibly improving...
Barnes' performances over the last few matches have been hugely impressive. Despite the goal flurry not yet arriving his contributions have been first class and, importantly, his temperament fully under control. Shotton was all over him today and should have been booked on at least two...