Albion boss waits to talk about Barnes (From The Argus)
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Albion boss waits to talk about Barnes
5:00pm Friday 25th June 2010 in Sport
In limbo: Ashley Barnes
Albion boss Gus Poyet is planning talks with new Plymouth chief Peter Reid over the future of Ashley Barnes.
The Seagulls want the young striker back following his free-scoring loan spell at the end of last season.
They have been left in limbo while relegated Argyle sorted out a successor to Paul Mariner but Poyet will soon be in touch now that Reid has quit his role as No. 2 at Stoke to return to management at Home Park.
The pair have, coincidentally, recently been working together on the World Cup for a foreign TV station.
Poyet said: “He was absolutely fantastic. He’s a terrific man. It’s so nice to hear the way he tells his stories about football, so I’m pleased to have him in the division.
“Unfortunately, Plymouth haven’t named their manager until now. We have just been waiting to find out what they are looking to do with Ash.
“It would be nice to have him back. You can have a player you have seen playing for another team and you like him and you go and try to get him, or a player you already have, somebody you know exactly how he behaves, trains and plays.
“That is the situation with him, (Kazenga) LuaLua and Lee Hendrie, because they have been good for us.”
Newcastle winger LuaLua and former Derby midfielder Hendrie also remain targets after performing well in loan stints with Albion at the end of last season.
Poyet said: “Of course, everybody has a price and we need to talk about it. It’s not easy with any of them but we’ll see.
“LuLua, especially, is attached to Newcastle and we’re still not 100 per cent sure whether it is going to happen or not. We’re waiting on them more than our desire to get the player.”
Comments(8)
Mark Dixon
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8:36am Sat 26 Jun 10
Captain Haddock
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10:40am Sat 26 Jun 10
Not surprised Gus got on with Peter Reid, both likeable fellows with a passion for the game....let's hope that helps our cause.
MKWirral
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11:55am Sat 26 Jun 10
I realise that Ashley Barnes was only on loan last season, and certainly enjoyed his performances, but there was something about his body language that suggested he was only going through the motions with us, and that his intentions to play regularly lay elsewhere ....
I certainly hope that this is not the case .... only time and GP's ability and desire will prove the player's 'messages' as being received incorrectly ....
seagullsays
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1:14pm Sat 26 Jun 10
MKWirral wrote:I'm not sure what you mean, re his body language, I thought he looked busy, wanted the ball, and put a good effort in every time I saw him play.
From all accounts, Peter Reid was very keen on becoming Albions' Manager last time around, so it will be interesting to see how any negotiations pan out .... I realise that Ashley Barnes was only on loan last season, and certainly enjoyed his performances, but there was something about his body language that suggested he was only going through the motions with us, and that his intentions to play regularly lay elsewhere .... I certainly hope that this is not the case .... only time and GP's ability and desire will prove the player's 'messages' as being received incorrectly ....
With regards to a deal, surely Peter Reid will want to give him a chance in pre-season before making any decisions. Therefore, if a deal is to be done, I think it may take a few weeks. Do we have the time to wait or should we look elsewhere? Not sure.
I've confidence in GP & TB but would like to see something reported on this site that is fact and not just speculation.
mark by the sea
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1:38pm Sat 26 Jun 10
Mark Dixon
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4:51pm Sat 26 Jun 10
fretlessbass
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1:44pm Sun 27 Jun 10
click2find
Gee Jay says...
7:27am Sat 26 Jun 10
No doubt the two managers have been talking about a possible deal.