The Rise of Ross Barkley

Ross Barkley has been known for his talents for a while now, but he has really lived up to the hype in which some have given him, until now. Barkley was in and out of Everton’s first team squad whilst under Moyes tenure and was unable to cement his first team spot. Where he was sent out on loan to gain more first team experience at both Leeds and Sheffield Wednesday. Making only 4 appearances for Leeds and 13 for Sheffield Wednesday scoring in 4 occasions.

Since Martinez has taken over at Everton Barkley has not been out of the squad, starting in Everton’s first league game of this season against Norwich where he scored his 1st goal of the season faking to shot with his left as the ball came across the box taking 3 players out of the game and smashing the ball home from the edge of the box with his right foot. Barkley looks somewhat like Rooney did when he first came on the scene for Everton. Barkley is very unpredictable on the ball and has unbelievable close control with the ball, combined with his acceleration.

Ross has begun this season playing just behind the striker in Jelavic or Lukaku, where he is given a free role to roam the pitch and create opportunities for the Toffee’s. When viewing him playing, it sometimes seems as though he simply glides around the pitch. Martinez has begun making him the main point of attack for Everton in recent games he has been Everton’s highest player in terms of passes received and pass played by himself. As you can see from his stats yesterday for Everton against Newcastle in there 3-2 win.

 

(Data taken from Opta via bbc.co.uk/sport)

As you can see from his stats above, him and Lukaku had a bit of a game for Everton last night with some great link up play, causing Newcastle’s back four some problems throughout the entire game. With both Barkley and Baines creating so many chances for Everton you can only seeing Lukaku prospering with goals for Everton. Since Ross’s recent success he has also received a call up for England and Roy Hodgson looks to prepare a squad for the World Cup next year. Barkley has played for England at Under 16, 17, 19, 20 and 21 level. As you can see he will not be tournament shy when taken to the World Cup, something which England should look to continuing doing as rival nations in Germany, Spain and Italy like to have there young player tournament ready.

Keep an eye out for Barkley and his performances, I’m sure he will only go from strength to strength under Martinez’s style of play.

Take a look at Barkley >>>>>>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5mRICkII-U and his impressive performance at Norwich >>>>>>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zu0rgLR11A

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Ryan Gauld

 

Dundee United have been known for producing good young Scottish players who have an abundance of ability to cope with different styles of Football in different league. But the latest player to come through the ranks at Dundee United is that of 17 year old Ryan Gauld, who has been catching the eye of some major european clubs. But none other than Real Madrid have been sniffing around the young attacking midfielder, Gauld has already represented his country at Under 19 level and has made 18 appearances scoring in 2 of those occasions for Dundee.

Gauld is able to use both feet in order to manipulate his opponents, standing at just 5 ft 5 inches, his low centre of gravity allows him to drop his shoulder and create opportunities out of nothing for Dundee, he also has a wide variety of skill which allows him to make his opposing players look silly, linked with his pace to beat the defender it makes him hard to mark and tackle.

Have a look at Gauld and see what you think >>>>>>>http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/ryan-gauld-dundee-uniteds-mini-153716629.html

Current Ability Depending on Position:

Skill: 7/10

Pace: 7/10

Strength: 5/10

Finishing: 8/10

Creativity: 8/10

Dribbling: 8/10

Awareness: 7/10

Current Ability: 75/100

Potential Ability: 85/100

Scotland most certainly can look forward to watching his player, but will Real Madrid fans get to see him play along side the likes of Bale and Ronaldo as they look most certain to place a bid for the 17 year old, lets wait and see.

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