mr_nool wrote:Beefymcfc wrote:mr_nool wrote:All of you comparing Fern 1 and 2 with Barry and Nigle forget that they most of the time were playing together in a defensive midfield partnership. Fern 1 and 2 usually ate Asked to do the same job on their own.
That's the difference between Mancini and the Count. And don't forget how you all used to hate Mancini's overly defensive approach.
There is no comparison, Barry did all their jobs on his own, Fernando doesn't quite fulfil one.
Barry was certainly better with the ball than both Ferns. I always thought he was quite underrated in that respect. He was also fantastic at reading the game and sussing out dangers. I loved Barry!
Unfortunately he was too slow to protect the back four on his own, which is most of the time asked of our defensive midfielder nowadays (not counting Yaya, since he's got a get out of jail card for that).
Fern 1 and 2 both have the athleticism and pace to do that, but especially Fernando is lacking some football skills. However, I do think he will look more at place when he gets used to the immense tempo of the Premier League.
what we need is a pacey Barry! I believe the Flash is called Barry, I wonder if he can play football?