John Barnes

[Bradley]

After watching Barnes talking about racism I realised I can only really remember him playing towards the end of his career (in the centre if I'm not mistaken). So off I went to youtube.

Seems he could do it all. Dribble, pass, good left and right foot, goal scoring, heading and free kicks.

For anybody who doesn't remember or needs reminding:

John Barnes

Anybody have a favorite Barnes memory they wish to share?

 

[Oncy]

Mate he was awesome. Just one of the best players ever.

 

[SaintGeorge67]

Marvelous player. And a gentleman.

 

[Red Astaire]

Im a little bit too young to remember (Especially before the age of sky) but I do remember a couple of things. We bought him from Watford for £900,000 and Beardsley the same year for 1.3mill. Digger started the better of the two. He lit up the league with some sublime play. Beardo was a late bloomer and eventually had an excellent season. Thats's my memories of the first season anyway.

 

[Modo]

During the late eighties he was one of the best players in the world.

 

[Graham]

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Im a little bit too young to remember (Especially before the age of sky) but I do remember a couple of things. We bought him from Watford for £900,000 and Beardsley the same year for 1.3mill. Digger started the better of the two. He lit up the league with some sublime play. Beardo was a late bloomer and eventually had an excellent season. Thats's my memories of the first season anyway.
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Beardsley was actually 1.9m, our record transfer at the time.

Barnes was a magical player and anything seemed possible when he was on the field. I feel priveleged to have watched him play at the peak of his powers. Absolutely magnificent.