Which player has scored the most goals at the Amex?

[The Brighton Buzz]

If you factor in all of the games where Barnes had been played in any position other than striker fair enough. Barnes, when he gets a run of being played as a striker, will score goals. When he's being asked to drop back to help out defensively not even Messi would score under those conditions.

I don't understand why somebody who works his nuts off in virtually every game for The Albion gets so much flak from our 'supporters'. As El P said earlier: if you can find a better striker for £60k let the club know. I'd go further and say if you can find any player in any position for £60k who is better than Barnes let us know. Today's money, obviously.

Totally agree with this. I was one that thought that Barnes was not up to the championship, but have changed my mind. It is not just about the goals with him, it is about his overall contribution and that stacks up against others in the side. yes he might have the odd mare, but then who hasn't. You could throw that at Buckley,Spanish Dave, Bruno. The one thing you get from Barnes is 100% and some of the stats put on this thread show that he isn't as Pony as a lot of people on here think. When Vokes was with us he hardly set the world alight and I would argue out of the two I would rather have Ash. I suspect that on his current form the Barnes haters would rather have Vokes. Until he stops scoring and then he would be crap as well. Can't help but laugh at some of the early comments re Ulloa, couple of games without scoring and what a waste of money. CMS has Kopped it too. In fact I don't know any striker who has played in the last couple of seasons who hasn't been "crap" according to some on NSC. We could have Messi and if he didn't score for a few games he would be slaughtered on here. Give Barnes a break. I feel sorry for Leroy Lita he must be next on the list, didn't score this week.

 

[yxee]

Barnes is like a good Danny Welbeck

 

[SeagullSongs]

Totally agree with this. I was one that thought that Barnes was not up to the championship, but have changed my mind. It is not just about the goals with him, it is about his overall contribution and that stacks up against others in the side. yes he might have the odd mare, but then who hasn't. You could throw that at Buckley,Spanish Dave, Bruno. The one thing you get from Barnes is 100% and some of the stats put on this thread show that he isn't as Pony as a lot of people on here think. When Vokes was with us he hardly set the world alight and I would argue out of the two I would rather have Ash. I suspect that on his current form the Barnes haters would rather have Vokes. Until he stops scoring and then he would be crap as well. Can't help but laugh at some of the early comments re Ulloa, couple of games without scoring and what a waste of money. CMS has Kopped it too. In fact I don't know any striker who has played in the last couple of seasons who hasn't been "crap" according to some on NSC. We could have Messi and if he didn't score for a few games he would be slaughtered on here. Give Barnes a break. I feel sorry for Leroy Lita he must be next on the list, didn't score this week.

Sicknote

http://www1.skysports.com/football/...delined-for-two-months-with-hamstring-problem

 

[The Large One]

Barnes: around £1.2k per goal
Ulloa: around £140k per goal

If the transfer fees of about £60k and £2m, respectively, are accurate.

That says more about transfer fees than worth.

Was GLenn Murray four times better than Nicky Forster, for instance?

 

[portslade seagull]

Those stats prove nothing. Would be interested in how many goals per game or, better, minutes on pitch. If Barnes tops that list, then fair play to him...

Give it a rest your hatred for Barnes is insane. Please tell me how much we would have to spend to get a player who would score 1in3 probably 2-3 million is my guess. That is what Barnes has achieved and 500k to Burnley would be a steal for them

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Is Barnes' likeability hampered by him not being cheery or standing in the away end if he isn't playing?

Gary Hart scored 40 odd in 350 odd, but was immune to criticism.

 

[Working class pride]

Is Barnes' likeability hampered by him not being cheery or standing in the away end if he isn't playing?

Gary Hart scored 40 odd in 350 odd, but was immune to criticism.

Gary Hart played in a shit side who hardly had the ball, Ashley Barnes Football Genius doesn't. But of course Barnes is better than OGH. OGH was a lower league player, Barnes, a second division player. But thats not the point, he clearly has something, work rate ect and he is in the side. Natural goeal scorer? From what I hear, no but that doesnt make him a bad player. He is the new Football Genius.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Gary Hart played in a shit side who hardly had the ball, Ashley Barnes Football Genius doesn't. But of course Barnes is better than OGH. OGH was a lower league player, Barnes, a second division player. But thats not the point, he clearly has something, work rate ect and he is in the side. Natural goeal scorer? From what I hear, no but that doesnt make him a bad player. He is the new Football Genius.

Gary Hart got promoted three times with us and played in the Championship so hardly a shit side.


From what you hear? Haven't you seen him play yourself?

 

[Working class pride]

Gary Hart got promoted three times with us and played in the Championship so hardly a shit side.


From what you hear? Haven't you seen him play yourself?

Hart did get promoted, yes but we got relegated quickly. I'm not slagging OGH at all but yknow. Have I seen Barnes? Ive seen him a few times. Runs around allot, does allot of defensive work and much to think, "give him a break, he's not Pele but so what".

 

[Working class pride]

Hart did get promoted, yes but we got relegated quickly. I'm not slagging OGH at all but yknow. Have I seen Barnes? Ive seen him a few times. Runs around allot, does allot of defensive work and much to think, "give him a break, he's not Pele but so what".

But that doesnt mean we shouldnt take the piss a bit! Where has the humour gone these days, people take this Barnes "For or Against" thing much too far. Crickey, Crumplin gave us the V sign at Watford, and the reply "Johny Crumplin Football Genius". In the end, Crumps liked the cult hero status he attained.

 

[saafend_seagull]

Barnes: around £1.2k per goal
Ulloa: around £140k per goal

If the transfer fees of about £60k and £2m, respectively, are accurate.

Think ulloa including add ons was 4m euros. We will see when accounts come out soon.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Gary Hart scored 40 odd in 350 odd, but was immune to criticism.

Not from me he wasn't. Very limited footballer.

 

[Working class pride]

Not from me he wasn't. Very limited footballer.

Of course he was. We were a shit side. They were all limited compared to the current squad, well except Zamora who went onto better things. Doesnt mean he wasnt a cult hero tho

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Hart did get promoted, yes but we got relegated quickly. I'm not slagging OGH at all but yknow. Have I seen Barnes? Ive seen him a few times. Runs around allot, does allot of defensive work and much to think, "give him a break, he's not Pele but so what".

We got promoted from div 4, then again from div 3, but came straight back down. Then we got promoted and stayed up, so was good enough to play in all three divisions. He earned a testimonial as he played for us for 10 years.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Of course he was. We were a shit side. They were all limited compared to the current squad, well except Zamora who went onto better things. Doesnt mean he wasnt a cult hero tho

Tried hard. Fair play for that.

 

[Working class pride]

We got promoted from div 4, then again from div 3, but came straight back down. Then we got promoted and stayed up, so was good enough to play in all three divisions. He earned a testimonial as he played for us for 10 years.

Yes and Barnes is playing in a side that got to the play offs in the Championship. Look Im not slagging off OGH and Im not saying Barnes is Pele. Just saying that really, they are what they are. OGH became a cult hero, gave his best. Well Crumplin did the same, was not popular at the start but the original Football Genius then became a cult hero.

 

[El Presidente]

Not from me he wasn't. Very limited footballer.

But given where we were when we signed him a good buy nonetheless. In the dross years he at least gave us something to look forwards to.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

But given where we were when we signed him a good buy nonetheless. In the dross years he at least gave us something to look forwards to.

He was certainly tremendous value, given the number of games, against the pittance we paid for him. I know I'm in a tiny minority here, but in my opinion, he tainted the memories, by staying about 4 years too long. As someone who LOVES playing football, and who would have given anything to play for a living, I can't fathom why somebody would waste the prime years of their career, picking up wages to pay a few reserve matches, when he could have been starring in League 2 or similar week in week out.

 

[El Presidente]

He was certainly tremendous value, given the number of games, against the pittance we paid for him. I know I'm in a tiny minority here, but in my opinion, he tainted the memories, by staying about 4 years too long. As someone who LOVES playing football, and who would have given anything to play for a living, I can't fathom why somebody would waste the prime years of their career, picking up wages to pay a few reserve matches, when he could have been starring in League 2 or similar week in week out.

Perhaps he likes living down here and his mates.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

He was certainly tremendous value, given the number of games, against the pittance we paid for him. I know I'm in a tiny minority here, but in my opinion, he tainted the memories, by staying about 4 years too long. As someone who LOVES playing football, and who would have given anything to play for a living, I can't fathom why somebody would waste the prime years of their career, picking up wages to pay a few reserve matches, when he could have been starring in League 2 or similar week in week out.

He only played in the reserves whilst Wilkins was manager. He was very much part of Sladey's great escape team in 2009. You were at Bristol Rovers for that game, & saw what he contributed.