Barry Bannan

[TrickyTrev]

A few comments from the Doncaster Rovers fans on Bannan yesterday.
 

Given that for some bizarre reason he splits opinion on here, just thought I’d share as I think it’s interesting to see how other fans see our players.

 

https://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/index.php?topic=284167.0
 

Here’s a selection:

 

‘Just too good. Can’t get near him. Stand off he makes you look silly, try and engage him, he makes you look silly.’

‘Way way above league one level ‘.

 

’I've never seen anyone bust a gut to get on the end of a cross like Bannan did for his goal in all the games I've been  to since the Stadium opened’.

 

‘He’s too good to be in League 1 and it shows’.

 

‘I was going to start a thread entitled Barry Bannon, just like this one.

Just WTF is he doing playing in this division? He is a million country miles better than anyone I've seen in this division ever’.

 

‘He may be some player but what a knob. 
I hope he pays to replace the advertising hording that he kicked a hole through when celebrating their second goal’.

 

‘Matt Smith kept him relatively quiet first half. But even then some of his play was outstanding. Top player’.

 

‘Should have attempted to man mark him today. He is absolutely class’.

 

‘Good player at L1, but someone should be booting him and show him he’s not taking the ******** on our patch’.

 

‘Outstanding footballer. But, and I’m not joking here, I thought Bostock didn’t look far from that level when we played at their place earlier in the season. What Bostock lacks by comparison is that extra gear that Bannan can and does pull out - his intensity is up there with his ability and it’s hard not to admire that’.

 

Edited February 20, 2022 by TrickyTrev

[TodwickOwl]

Bostock hahahahahhha

[ohgoditsjames]

Some of our so called 'supporters' are the only ones that can't see how good he really is, its bizarre.

 

 

[sexpistol]

5 minutes ago, ohgoditsjames said:

Some of our so called 'supporters' are the only ones that can't see how good he really is, its bizarre.

 

 

Yes, they are called idiots.

[bladeshater]

Never been bannans biggest fan for the last couple of months he as added consistency to his game and showing the quality he possesses

[FreshOwl]

He was like an adult playing against kids yesterday. Too many levels above 

[Weshallovercome]

The one thing I love most about Bannan is the fact he always gives his all, he loves this club and it shows.

 

How he plays every game and remains injury free at his age whilst busting that gut is something we need to bottle, it's unbelievable really, a human dynamo.

 

He was great yesterday, doubt he'll take a pen for a while though.

[OwlsfaninNorway]

Bannan is good, very good. He carries our team. But I wish he would lay off set pieces. Especially corners, I can't remember ever a corner from him leading to a goal.

[Alwaysletyoudown]

Some folk on here jst don't have a clue about football.. He's 1000% Wednesday thru n thru aswell.. 

[Ian_D]

Bannan is having his best season. Fair enough its in the pub league, but even so.

[horny owl]

I can’t be bothered to watch Wednesday play these days but even I know he’s by far the best player in league 1

[Joe Sunburn]

Thought I remember Pep commenting how class and PL level BB is some time back. Somehow slipped through the cracks and spent too long below his level, IMO. 

 

[malek]

Thread like this always remind me how hugely important it is to keep an eye on finding long term replacement for Bannan, ideally while he is still performing at high level. 

[sexpistol]

5 minutes ago, Ian_D said:

Bannan is having his best season. Fair enough its in the pub league, but even so.

2015/16 season he was immense and was in the Championship team of the year that season.

[ohgoditsjames]

6 minutes ago, Ian_D said:

Bannan is having his best season. Fair enough its in the pub league, but even so.

His best season was probably the first season he came here, but he's had many great seasons with us in the Championship. 

[New Maple Staple]

As long as he stays off set pieces, all hail King Barry.

[frastheowl]

24 minutes ago, malek said:

Thread like this always remind me how hugely important it is to keep an eye on finding long term replacement for Bannan, ideally while he is still performing at high level. 

 

Some long-term transfer strategy?

 

Pfft... we'll wait until he's retired at the age of 43, and then get a loanee on deadline day, that'll get injured with his first touch.

[A E Neuman NYowl]

For too long we played him as a deep lying midfielder where we didn't get the best out of him.

 

Now playing as an attacking midfielder where his vision and execution hurt the opponents. Smashing player in this position.

[malek]

12 minutes ago, A E Neuman NYowl said:

For too long we played him as a deep lying midfielder where we didn't get the best out of him.

 

Now playing as an attacking midfielder where his vision and execution hurt the opponents. Smashing player in this position.

 

We started him higher up the pitch a lot in last couple of seasons. 

 

It is that he couldn't get on the ball in more advanced role, so he often dropped back. At this level and with Byers and Luongo behind him he doesn't have to and it shows both in performances and results. 

[A E Neuman NYowl]

5 minutes ago, malek said:

 

We started him higher up the pitch a lot in last couple of seasons. 

 

It is that he couldn't get on the ball in more advanced role, so he often dropped back. At this level and with Byers and Luongo behind him he doesn't have to and it shows both in performances and result

 

I can't remember him playing as far forward as he is now, also the system with 3 in centre midfield midfield s ideal for him.

 

The midfield regularly got overrun when we played Bannan and A N other in central midfield.