Barker heads for Barnet

5:39pm Thursday 22nd November 2012 in Sport By Andy Naylor

George Barker, off to Barnet George Barker, off to Barnet

Albion striker prospect George Barker will team up with Dutch legend Edgar Davids after joining Barnet on loan.

Barker's switch to the League Two club until January 5 was completed before the 5pm loan transfer deadline.

The 21-year-old has yet to make an appearance for the first team but has impressed for the development squad.

* Inside tomorrow's Argus Gus Poyet devastated for Matt Sparrow.

Comments(11)

Southwick seagull says...
6:08pm Thu 22 Nov 12

This looks a good move for young Barker who seems a good prospect. Let's hope he comes back having got some games and goals under his belt.

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farside says...
6:35pm Thu 22 Nov 12

if we released Spaz from his contract could he still sign for a club (assuming he can find someone willing and able to pay him a wage of course). Just about understandable that Gus wont let him go for absolutely no contribution as that club clearly couldnt afford to give him a deal next season after his Albion contract is up
Short term gain needs to be balanced with longer term benefit for the player.

Good chance for George to show if he can step up. Consistent for the DS but always doubts over his stature possibly holding him back. Now he has the opportunity to prove doubters wrong against old pros and bruisers (sorry to be less than complimentary but its not so long since we were there to see it first hand). He might get a few chances to practice his penalties I fancy.

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tug509 says...
8:17pm Thu 22 Nov 12

Good luck George,always had a bit of a soft spot for Barnet,who knows a place on the bench in January?. UTA

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VegasSeagull says...
9:24pm Thu 22 Nov 12

Good move the the young lad, hope he does us proud.

Gus us gutted for Sparrow, I think a lot of people are.
I would guess that Gus didn't have anything to do with the payment negotiations, probably those upstairs dealt with that.

I, 'think,' I am glad that we didn't bring anyone in, a top notch striker or a quality center back would have been nice but that was never going to happen.
There are so many players that so many people think should get an extended run of games, bringing in another player would just make things even harder.

The FA cup will start for us soon and we still have plenty of league matches to get through, there will be time enough for our existing squad players to shine. A good cup run might help come january, might help to keep players as well as sell them, a double edged sword really.




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the taffster says...
12:57pm Fri 23 Nov 12

how many of these young prospects are knocking on the door for a first team place?the lad is 21 and should be at the height of his career.yet hes being off loaded to barnet.is the development squad working?

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Freeloaders says...
2:51pm Fri 23 Nov 12

the taffster wrote:
how many of these young prospects are knocking on the door for a first team place?the lad is 21 and should be at the height of his career.yet hes being off loaded to barnet.is the development squad working?
At last someone who can think for themself.Just look how Peterborough deal with nightclub drunks.Just once they had all 5 out the club.NUFC wanted LuaLua straight off their wage.At the Albion the club just turn a blind eye for some reason.

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Southwick seagull says...
6:09pm Fri 23 Nov 12

Freeloaders wrote:
the taffster wrote:
how many of these young prospects are knocking on the door for a first team place?the lad is 21 and should be at the height of his career.yet hes being off loaded to barnet.is the development squad working?
At last someone who can think for themself.Just look how Peterborough deal with nightclub drunks.Just once they had all 5 out the club.NUFC wanted LuaLua straight off their wage.At the Albion the club just turn a blind eye for some reason.
Does this make any sense at all, or is it me?

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Troll Busters says...
6:35pm Fri 23 Nov 12

Funny you should mention it Southwick seagull, it's one person two names. Basically just chatting to itself waiting for someone else to join in.

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Freeloaders says...
4:25am Sat 24 Nov 12

You should of been at the trial to here what a nice guy he is.Do you ever think of how the players at the club that work really hard feel.OOOOOOOO

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Freeloaders says...
4:25am Sat 24 Nov 12

You should of been at the trial to here what a nice guy he is.Do you ever think of how the players at the club that work really hard feel.OOOOOOOO

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Freeloaders says...
4:36am Sat 24 Nov 12

You should of been at the trial to here what a super nice guy he is.Maybe you could ask yourself this.How do you think all the hard working players feel at the club that work hard for their money.The club has to many freeloaders on the wage bill.

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