Gareth Barry

Subject: Gareth Barry Thu Nov 29 2007, 09:31

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill:
"It has been a terrific effort in the last few weeks.
"I think the game was closer than the scoreline suggests but I think we defended very strongly and Gareth Barry is back to his very, very best.

"I was concerned about the game beforehand. That was our game in hand and we have won it."

That's one player I always wished we HAD signed. Came close apparently, but no cigar. Gareth Barry would be a TREMENDOUS asset for our midfield. Imagine having Michael Carrick and Gareth Barry today ... what happened ? ??Unfortunately I'm not sure we (currently) have a significantly better proposition to offer than Villa. Looks like MON is doing a good job up there. ..Prodigy of course, of the legendary, Brian Clough. I loved that guy !

Founding Father Joined : 05 Jun 2007 Posts : 3522

agree with that. Barry is a brilliant player and I wish we had got him when O'Dreary was ruining the Villians. Our ship has sailed on that one. I read Barry was a Spurs supporter too I think.

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 3552

Founding Father Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 1704

Barry's a very average player. No better or worse than our current crop of midfielders. Now Pirlo, there's a quality world class midfielder.

Edgar Davids Joined : 08 Jun 2007 Posts : 2316

Subject: Re: Gareth Barry Thu Nov 29 2007, 18:11

Holy Comolli ...are you listening ? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Pirlo

Founding Father Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 1704

Class before ass.