McginnAgain Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 42 minutes ago, fine-n-dandy said: Even the most pessimistic of us would struggle to believe we’re so fkd we cannot hope/expect to sign a better midfielder than Barron for next season ffs. Talk about massive exaggerations of negativity ffs 🤣 We can hope to, but would you expect it? The only decent midfielders we've signed in the past few seasons have been even more lightweight (Clarkson), or incapable of simple passes. Link to comment
Millertime Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 12 minutes ago, Andy_123 said: Barron is a good, not great, SPFL midfielder already with time on his side and plenty scope to improve. He was only playing league 2 football a couple of seasons ago. I’d be happy if we could keep him. Seems like a natural successor to Shinnie. Local lad, supporter etc. We have far bigger issues to sort than Barron if he stays You are completely wrong Barron is superb with a ceiling higher than ferguson 4 Link to comment
Redforever86 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 4 minutes ago, Millertime said: You are completely wrong Barron is superb with a ceiling higher than ferguson It’s not higher, it’s further away. 3 Link to comment
Russell Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 4 minutes ago, Millertime said: You are completely wrong Barron is superb with a ceiling higher than ferguson I'm assuming you're talking literally and Barron has a higher ceiling because he's shorter than Ferguson because otherwise you are at it. 1 Link to comment
ABERDEENROWIE1903 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Barron is just ok no better than that. The fact that he cannot tackle or win a challenge he is just a half player If he signs on ( unlikey ) fair enough but we could find better or at least someone who puts in a tackle Link to comment
a don in oz Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Don't agree that Baron has a higher ceiling than Ferguson at all. However he's better than others are suggesting. He has some glaring weaknesses in his game which he needs to work around which are largely due to his diminuitive stature. He's never going to out muscle a player and given where he sits he needs to not try and do that and just be hyper aware of those around him when he's receiving the ball or playing it out. He gets caught less than he used to but still too much for that position. If he keeps improving on that aspect of his game he'll be a really good player wherever it is he ends up (because it sure doesn't look like it'll be with us). I wish more players would just come out with it. I mean surely we're not such idiots that we wouldn't respect a player saying "I'm not going to sign an extension, I would like a new challenge but until then I'll continue to give my all". Right? Right...? The whole "I'm ignoring the future right now and focusing on playing" line... no one believes. No one. 1 Link to comment
CCB III Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Connor Barron is quality. Hasn't always played his best since he broke in but we're a better team for him being in it. He's contributed more good performances than Clarkson this season, so, when discussing any potential wage that's where I'd be starting if I were him. He shows for the ball no matter the score, will take it in dangerous areas, very agile with his hips to get away from opponents. Rarely does a Scottish player have such good technique and mindset when they come out an academy. Sign him and build a team around him. 1 Link to comment
Footballs coming Rome Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 He is a good midfielder. Would be even better if he could add some goals and assists to his game. Link to comment
thegodfuzzy Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 He is a player I like. Reminds me of John Mcginn. If he's going he should just bloody say it. Nothing worse in life than being left hanging. If he supports the club as much as he proclaims then get on with it. Cause it feels like the club have made a decent offer for someone who still has a way to go. 1 Link to comment
sooth_stander Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Very strange affair, this. Why would we lowball offer the lad a new contract whilst simultaneously buying and paying top dollar for shite like Stewart, Richardson, Jensen, McGarry, Papa Gay, Morris - to name 6? Can’t help but think there is something else at play here Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 8 minutes ago, thegodfuzzy said: He is a player I like. Reminds me of John Mcginn. If he's going he should just bloody say it. Nothing worse in life than being left hanging. If he supports the club as much as he proclaims then get on with it. Cause it feels like the club have made a decent offer for someone who still has a way to go. Connor Barron’s playing g style is nothing like John McGinn’s? Each to their own, but that seems an odd comparison. For one, young Connor isn’t that strong, McGinn has it as one of his main assets. McGinn scores goals, Barron doesn’t. McGinn is all left foot, Barron right. McGinn is an attacking midfielder, Barron “sits” in front of the defence. Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 3 minutes ago, sooth_stander said: Very strange affair, this. Why would we lowball offer the lad a new contract whilst simultaneously buying and paying top dollar for shite like Stewart, Richardson, Jensen, McGarry, Papa Gay, Morris - to name 6? Can’t help but think there is something else at play here Such as? Link to comment
jamiesd Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Average at best. No great loss. We move on. Link to comment
Cambridge Red Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 9 hours ago, Millertime said: with a ceiling higher than ferguson Could prove tricky, probably need a roller on the end of a stick (recommend one with a splashguard) Mind you if he has signed a new contract he could always pay for someone else to do it 🤔 Link to comment
sooth_stander Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, WesthillWanderersFC said: Such as? Fuck knows. Link to comment
Byrne Baby Byrne Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, sooth_stander said: Very strange affair, this. Why would we lowball offer the lad a new contract whilst simultaneously buying and paying top dollar for shite like Stewart, Richardson, Jensen, McGarry, Papa Gay, Morris - to name 6? Can’t help but think there is something else at play here Think this is just classic Aberdeen over many years. bisconti wants a pay rise? Nah but we’ll pay fees for mcquilken, sheerin and tosh and release bisconti early for having the cheek. ryan Fraser wants more than 4 hunner quid a week? Disgrace. But we’ll big wages for stephen hughes Link to comment
C'monEweReds Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Barron is 21 years old, it's harsh to suggest that he's average / just okay. These young players are learning all the time, finding ways to improve their game and being mentored by the experienced lads / coaches. His injury was unfortunate too, and probably set back his progress a wee bit. feel like the past few games he's starting to return to that level that previously made a few heads turn. If he gets his head down he's going to be an immense player. Link to comment
Byrne Baby Byrne Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 3 minutes ago, C'monEweReds said: Barron is 21 years old, it's harsh to suggest that he's average / just okay. These young players are learning all the time, finding ways to improve their game and being mentored by the experienced lads / coaches. His injury was unfortunate too, and probably set back his progress a wee bit. feel like the past few games he's starting to return to that level that previously made a few heads turn. If he gets his head down he's going to be an immense player. He’s somewhere in between for me. He’s good and I hope he stays. But I don’t think he’s going to go on and get even 5 Scotland caps. He’ll maybe get a couple. A Shinnie amount. A good Scottish premiership / English championship / league 1 player. edit: didn’t realise Shinnie got as many as 6 Link to comment
Granite95 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 2 hours ago, sooth_stander said: Very strange affair, this. Why would we lowball offer the lad a new contract whilst simultaneously buying and paying top dollar for shite like Stewart, Richardson, Jensen, McGarry, Papa Gay, Morris - to name 6? Can’t help but think there is something else at play here Original agent was the same guy Considine had wasn't it? So assuming that's possibly where things orignally stalled Certainly cant imagine he'd had wanted to keep playing under Robson where the ball was getting shelled over his head at every opportunity Could become a very solid midfielder for us, but doubt he'll be staying as he'd surely have signed a new deal by now, least we'll get a decent bit of compensation for him Link to comment
thurso Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 2 hours ago, thegodfuzzy said: He is a player I like. Reminds me of John Mcginn. If he's going he should just bloody say it. Nothing worse in life than being left hanging. If he supports the club as much as he proclaims then get on with it. Cause it feels like the club have made a decent offer for someone who still has a way to go. If you compare him to anyone it would be Callum McGregor not John McGinn 1 Link to comment
Millertime Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 3 hours ago, sooth_stander said: Very strange affair, this. Why would we lowball offer the lad a new contract whilst simultaneously buying and paying top dollar for shite like Stewart, Richardson, Jensen, McGarry, Papa Gay, Morris - to name 6? Can’t help but think there is something else at play here Absolutely nobody knows what he was offered All conjecture started by someone on here Remember you stating as fact that warnock was getting £500k for 4 months work here? Same keech Link to comment
Redforever86 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Harder to replace than Ramadami imo 1 Link to comment
The_Next_Legend Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Ferguson was scoring overhead kicks in Europe against Burnley at 18.... Fergie 100% had a higher ceiling than Barron. 1 Link to comment
Ke1t Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Barron has a lot of potential, but he probably needs to leave soon If he's going to realise that potential. We are not currently much of a functional club, if we're being honest. Link to comment
Schapenneuker Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 31 minutes ago, The_Next_Legend said: Ferguson was scoring overhead kicks in Europe against Burnley at 18.... Fergie 100% had a higher ceiling than Barron. Ferguson has had the right attitude in the game from day 1. A constant drive to improve himself and the team, and to be a team player. Nobody can deny that he did his best for the club, and nobody denied him the right to better himself abroad. He deserves all the success that's coming to him. Barron needs to take Ferguson's example and apply it to himself. Work hard to get a permanent place in the team, improve yourself, make the team better. Then start thinking about big money moves. 7 Link to comment
thegodfuzzy Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 7 hours ago, WesthillWanderersFC said: Connor Barron’s playing g style is nothing like John McGinn’s? Each to their own, but that seems an odd comparison. For one, young Connor isn’t that strong, McGinn has it as one of his main assets. McGinn scores goals, Barron doesn’t. McGinn is all left foot, Barron right. McGinn is an attacking midfielder, Barron “sits” in front of the defence. Aye early McGinn sat in front and broke forward. Mcginn has definitely strengthened through time,but he wasn't like that at 21. That ma point. Link to comment
Dandyesque Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 5 hours ago, thurso said: If you compare him to anyone it would be Callum McGregor not John McGinn More like Billy Gilmour for me. Small stature, but likes to receive the ball in a tight position and move it on quickly. Link to comment
strachanmcgheegoal Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Agree. Someone compared him to Macgregor above. He’s more like Macgregor when he still had Brown alongside him. Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 37 minutes ago, thegodfuzzy said: Aye early McGinn sat in front and broke forward. Mcginn has definitely strengthened through time,but he wasn't like that at 21. That ma point. I’d disagree again. McGinn has always used his backside & build to get the better of opponents. Link to comment
DelMonte Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 34 minutes ago, WesthillWanderersFC said: I’d disagree again. McGinn has always used his backside & build to get the better of opponents. He’s 100 percent got stronger and plays a lot more attacking than he did at Hibs. Link to comment
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