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Vasilis Barkas

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Callum McGregor, Jul 29, 2020.

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  1. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    I’m sure the Greek boy on here said Barkas wasn’t the best with the ball at his feet. But I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how comfortable he looks in possession.
     
    Officer Doofy, Aug 22, 2020
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  2. _DannyBhoy_ Gold Member Gold Member

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    I remember seen that now you say that but as you say certainly can’t fault him thus far.

    Forster was a quality keeper but wasn’t the greatest with the ball at his feet and we all know what Gordon was like before him… abysmal.

    Barkas hasn’t really been tested at all so far but he looks so composed and calm. I have noticed that he isn’t afraid to put the ball on the deck and play it short and he has pinged some great diagonals out to Taylor and Frimpong.

    It’s early days yet but I think he will be like Forster in the sense that he makes the defence and the rest of the team so calm as they know he is reliable when called upon.
     
    _DannyBhoy_, Aug 22, 2020
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  3. King Kwon Gold Member Gold Member

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    I can't remember where I read it, think it was an athletic article, but one of his coaches said it used to be his worst attribute but he's spent the last few seasons working hard on it, so he's still not the best but seemingly much better with the ball than he used to be.
     
    King Kwon, Aug 22, 2020
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  4. Zander Gold Member Gold Member

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    Handling looks really solid
     
    Zander, Aug 22, 2020
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  5. Pearse67*

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    His distribution is excellent, constantly looking to get the ball moving fast.
    Looks calm and composed.
     
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    Held onto a very solid strike which I enjoyed.
     
    Aidan O’Shea, Aug 22, 2020
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  7. Random Review

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    The place has been sorely lacking a big, sexy Greek for a few years now. Good to see that hole in the club's soul is now filled.
     
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  8. Aidan O’Shea

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    Feckin’ Greeks invented gayness.
     
    Aidan O’Shea, Aug 22, 2020
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    Hasn't been tested but looks the part doing the routine goalkeeping so far! Very good with the ball at his feet!
     
    Metrobhoy, Aug 23, 2020
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    He looks massive.

    He does look confident and comfortable.
     
    Onefootwonder, Aug 23, 2020
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  11. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Scout report I read said he had better distribution than any of our recent goalies.
     
    Callum McGregor, Aug 23, 2020
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  12. honda Gold Member Gold Member

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    Until his hair is silky long and to his shoulders that hole will never be filled.
     
    honda, Aug 23, 2020
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    We should bring in Sammy as club hair coach.
     
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    Big man looked super comfortable and as stated above their was a powerful strike that stuck to his gloves when I thought, possible trouble.

    Have a weakness for Greece so he'll get plenty of leeway from me. :D
     
    dbhoy72, Aug 23, 2020
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    His distribution is outstanding. Feel ultra relaxed when the ball gets fizzed back to him or he's under pressure..

    Looks quality and hasn't put a foot wrong whatsoever..
     
    McChiellini.., Aug 23, 2020
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  16. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Has looked composed but will reserve proper judgement till he is in a game where we are under the cosh.

    What he has had to do so far, hes done well.
     
    Mr Shelby, Aug 23, 2020
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  17. Jamesy Bhoy 7

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    Should have done better for both goals especially the 2nd. Coming out from his post like that was criminal and beyond stupid.
     
    Jamesy Bhoy 7, Aug 26, 2020
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    Didn't fill me with confidence tonight. Let him off with the first one but the second goal forster saves that every time. Literally had two saves to make tonight and didn't save either.
     
    cammy07, Aug 26, 2020
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    Not good enough at both goals for me...

    If it was Bain then certain folk would be going tonto the now
     
    Ciaran_67, Aug 26, 2020
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    I know this bhoy hasnt been in long but I find myself trying to compare him to FF. Maybe I'm just hurting from tonight but I dont think hes the same standard as FF. Fingers crossed a few more games and he'll settle in nicely.

    *Disclaimer note - I havent watched any away games so can only judge on the Hamilton and 2 CL games so my view could well be obsucred and happy to be corrected.
     
    WhitleyCelt, Aug 26, 2020
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