11-01-2019, 14:33
I totally agree with Josh. It's disappointing to lose Barnes although not entirely surprising, given the ever louder rumours circulating from Puel in the last two weeks. Such is the downside of a loan deal, made more painful if the player becomes an integral part of your team. It will, therefore, be extremely galling if he goes back to Leicester to warm the bench and gets precious little game time.
However, this really puts the pressure on Moore as to how he will deal with this loss. I'm hoping he won't revert to packing the midfield with ageing, slow players but rather recognise what Barnes' youth and style brought to the team, how it added to our success and,so, looks to replicate it in some way but accepting any replacement won't be as impactful as Barnes. So, Darren, either start to play some of these exciting young players we all believe we have or sign someone who can bring that spark and verve that Barnes did...and do us a favour and don't sign one of your old 30+ years old mates!
However, this really puts the pressure on Moore as to how he will deal with this loss. I'm hoping he won't revert to packing the midfield with ageing, slow players but rather recognise what Barnes' youth and style brought to the team, how it added to our success and,so, looks to replicate it in some way but accepting any replacement won't be as impactful as Barnes. So, Darren, either start to play some of these exciting young players we all believe we have or sign someone who can bring that spark and verve that Barnes did...and do us a favour and don't sign one of your old 30+ years old mates!