AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Well if both Xavi and Messi have spoke, it seems pretty credible to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I mean if William McGregor could give a quote he would say Bannan is the greatest ever player. And that he started the league just for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 When I was a Villa fa- player, I witnessed the true greatness of Barry. Despite only coming up to my waist he's easily 10 times the footballer I'll ever be. I also just realised I'm a lifelong Scotland fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker1234 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 ^^^ Failed at first attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I am not your Saviour, Barry Bannan is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 everyone with new avatars! best get myself a new one of downing! That said bannan did well in his debut in the friendly game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I've already got my relgious views on FB as 'Barry Bannan' :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Mine is the legendary Ciaran Clark, who puts the laughter back in manslaughter. Good Craig Gardner Villa fa-player reference though Mantis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved, none except Barry Bannan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSufferingVilla Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 First I was afraid. I was petrified. Kept thinking I could never see Barry Bannan in our side. But I spent so many nights thinking where did it go wrong. Bannan grew strong and he learned how to carry on. And so he's back, with a little more pace. I just walked in to find him here with a shit eating grin upon his face. If the opposition is a stupid lock then Barry Bannan is our key. If they blink for just one second young Barry's going to make them pee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Infinity < Barry Bannan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 If he can score goals like this and continue controlling midfield the way he has I don't care if he's 4 feet tall, he's gonna be spectacular. I think with him and Reo (or another strong partner) the future of our midfield looks very bright Barry Bannan Christ I hadn't seen that goal! That's amazing. How did he get on Tonight for Scotland? Any magic touches that we've come to expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 This means absolutely nothing, but these are the current ratings on Sky Sports for the Scotland v Faroe Islands game: Craig Gordon 3.3 Steven Caldwell 3.8 Danny Wilson 5.8 Stephen Crainey 5.3 Phil Bardsley 3.8 Charlie Adam 5.9 Darren Fletcher 4.0 Barry Bannan 7.2 Kris Commons 5.2 Shaun Maloney 3.0 Jamie Mackie 3.9 They should all be ashamed of themselves, getting out-voted by a 20-year-old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regular_john Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Behold, my finest creation, the culmination of a week of hard work - Barry Bannan. Time for a rest I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davies4England Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 First I was afraid. I was petrified. Kept thinking I could never see Barry Bannan in our side. But I spent so many nights thinking where did it go wrong. Bannan grew strong and he learned how to carry on. And so he's back, with a little more pace. I just walked in to find him here with a shit eating grin upon his face. If the opposition is a stupid lock then Barry Bannan is our key. If they blink for just one second young Barry's going to make them pee Brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 More praise. This time from the Daily MailHere: A star is born! Barry Bannan stakes his claim with a dynamic debut in the dark blue By John Greechan Last updated at 12:57 AM on 17th November 2010 * Comments (0) * Add to My Stories Craig Levein last night hailed debut boy Barry Bannan as the future of Scottish football. Following a comfortable 3-0 win over the Faroe Islands at Pittodrie, which saw Bannan's fellow debutant Danny Wilson score the opener, a thrilled Levein picked out Aston Villa's 20-year-old as a potential star. And the Scotland coach insisted that, if Bannan keeps performing at club level, he would be 'silly' not to keep him in the squad. Staking his claim: Barry Bannan (left) impressed on his Scotland debut Staking his claim: Barry Bannan (left) impressed on his Scotland debut Levein, who also saw Kris Commons and Jamie Mackie score their first international goals on a night when a total of seven players were eventually handed Scotland bows, said: 'People don't understand how difficult it is to make your international debut, no matter who you're playing against. 'I felt that young Bannan in particular, after a shaky first five minutes, really settled down and showed glimpses of what the future is for Scottish football. 'I've been banging the drum this week about us having a group of players who are technically pretty good. 'I include him in that, I include Danny Wilson in that. 'I have found the one or two I was looking for. This group I'm trying to assemble is good and there have been some fantastic performances in recent games from guys who weren't here tonight. 'They are around the same age, so there are signs we're getting a decent squad together. 'I want to give them good experiences, for them to enjoy being here and to go away looking forward to the next international match. 'There are a lot of happy players in the dressing room. 'Overall, I know the cynics thought (this match) wasn't a worthwhile exercise. 'Probably they still think that. But we got to see what I believe is the future of Scottish football tonight.' Asked if the diminutive Bannan - compared to Paul Scholes, Xavi and Andres Iniesta by Scotland captain Darren Fletcher - could become a core squad member by the time our Euro 2012 campaign resumes next September, Levein said: 'If he keeps playing the way he is, I'd be silly not to include him.' Levein also reserved praise for Charlie Adam, withdrawn through injury in the second half, saying: 'A couple of years ago he wasn't even on the scene but I thought he was fantastic. His range of passing is just delightful and he did the defensive part of the game very well.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Did anyone who watched the match get to see Bannan standing next to Shaun Maloney - just curious as to who appears "taller" out of the two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker1234 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Did anyone who watched the match get to see Bannan standing next to Shaun Maloney - just curious as to who appears "taller" out of the two... That Maloney is a greedy git, well a lot of the Scottish players when attacking were, Bannan found space, but no one would pass the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadoftrinity Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Did anyone who watched the match get to see Bannan standing next to Shaun Maloney - just curious as to who appears "taller" out of the two... Bannan looked like the better player, not sure who was taller though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Did anyone who watched the match get to see Bannan standing next to Shaun Maloney - just curious as to who appears "taller" out of the two...They didn't play very close to each other - interestingly, for part of the first half Bannan went out onto the right wing, which is where he was for the cross that led to the third goal - so it wasn't easy to compare. My guess is that Bannan shades it a bit on height. In terms of skill, superb distribution, penetrating passes forward, great crosses, he was easily ahead of Maloney. Pity he spoiled it a bit by fluffing his clear goal chance in the 2nd half. He would have been King of Scotland this morning if that had gone in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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