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Is Gareth Barry really welcome at Aston Villa next season?

Sunday, 15 June 08, 03:25 AM · Comments (82)

Yes, for ten years he has served the club and only wanted to leave once, but after phoning Martin O'Neill and saying he wanted to join Liverpool and if you believe the News of the World, he's now going to put in an official transfer request - would Barry be welcomed if they didn't stump up cash?

When this rumour first hit the site in April we ran a poll asking if Martin O'Neill should sell Barry and 44.5% of you didn't want it to happen for all the oil in Irag.

Then, this month, we asked if we should sell Barry for £20mn. and over 64% of you said yes, without hesitation.

To me, it's clear that Barry can be replaced with £20mn. and it will be nice to see the club do that, but what I'm interested in today, because there really is very little Sunday speculation, is what type of reception is Barry going to get if the rumour above is true, if Liverpool don't offer the £20mn. and we're stuck with him?

There is a poll to the right and you've got the option to leave a comment below. I for one, don't want to see someone playing for the club who wants to leave and I won't go so far to call him Judas, but he's most definitely a turncoat.

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Jon AVFC
Jon AVFC Wrote: | 14.38BST | Jun 15, 2008

Barry will always be welcome at Villa in my opinion. One of the best players ever to pull on the shirt and as loyal as they come. 11 years at one club is a hell of a long time in football these days. Best of luck to him

Pancho Villa
Pancho Villa Wrote: | 14.41BST | Jun 15, 2008

We've been linked with Andy Johnson from Everton, former Blues player. Are we saying GB would be less welcome than AJ if we signed him? GB's image might be a little tarnished but he'd still be our player who we'd want to do his best for us.

I can't stand the barracking of our own players when it happens and you can see how it affects their form, a home crowd should get behind their team and do their best to lift them, full stop.

Martin O'Neill
Martin O'Neill Wrote: | 14.47BST | Jun 15, 2008

Like all Villa fans I am really gutted that Barry is going and wished he had decided to commit himself to the club. Its emotional time to lose your captain. However, he has been a great player for Villa, given us great memories and now he is to move on, will leave us with a stack of cash to get a replacement. I will for one will always be greatful and give him a good reception. Hope Villa Park will always remember him fondly.

pongogidman
pongogidman Wrote: | 14.59BST | Jun 15, 2008

I agree with Jon. Barry's been a loyal servant to Villa and I'll certainly welcome him back. Personally, I think he's making a big mistake moving to Anfield but there you go...at 27 he wants CL footy now, not in three or four years time, in order to cement his place in the national squad, so fine - let's get the best deal and move on. Anyway, I've got a hunch that things might look a bit different in 12 months time, when Torres has been sold and Rafa has resigned and Gareth's spent a season warming the bench. Then MON can buy him back for 3 or 4 million - good business for Villa, eh!

eoin1981
eoin1981 Wrote: | 15.02BST | Jun 15, 2008

I think Barry will always be remembered fondly at Villa park. MoN stated that the most important signing of the summer would be to keep Barry so that shows what he thinks of him. But if he really meant that - why did the club not just come out and say - we are not a selling club and he will not be leaving(similar to the scousers stance on Torres). Allegedly we do not need the money - or is our Acorns sponsorship nothing more than a PR stunt. Personally, get the 20m and spend it on a dutch, spanish, brazilian or portugeese creative midfielder and we have done unbelievabale business.

Finally loyalty is not a word I would associate with a player who has been a constant starter and high earner for a club. Who exactly has Gareth Barry turned down to remain loyal? This is the first time a big club has come knocking, at a time when villa is at its strongest for some time, and he bolts off.

Abz
Abz Wrote: | 15.10BST | Jun 15, 2008

Barry will always be remembered at the Villa, but we coped with the loss of Yorke, so we'll most definitely cope with this!

Aston Villa not David Villa
Aston Villa not David Villa Wrote: | 15.11BST | Jun 15, 2008

GB will be very much welcome at Villa Park next season, he is one of our best players and we should be trying to keep hold of him. I'm sure that the majoriety of players playing outside the top 4 would have their heads turned if liverpool came in with an offer, and i don't blame Barry for thinking of himself and his future. What we need to do is make Barry realise that he has an exciting future at VP. If their is any chance that Barry could still be villa player next season then we should all be very happy. The fact that we may get 20 million for him makes no difference, players that are in the 20 million bracket (it hurts me to say) will not be applying thier trade down Villa Park next season. We just can't attract these players at the moment, that's why we should be trying to keep our 15 -20 million rated players such as GB. Villa have made real progress over the last few seasons through buying young mainly English players and i think we should continue this, what we need to do is keep our more experienced players like Barry to mix it up with the young lads. I would welcome Barry completely if he stays i shall be over the moon.

UTV

Leroy
Leroy Wrote: | 15.25BST | Jun 15, 2008

If he is wearing the claret and blue he will always have full support. I think a more interesting poll would be " What is Gareth Barry worth - 10mil, 10-15mil or 15-20mil. Personally i dont think he is worth too much over 14mil, obviously its great if we recieve more than that, but i think that many Villa fans rate Barry too highly. Hes not the be all and end all of Villa thats for sure

AVMark
AVMark Wrote: | 15.27BST | Jun 15, 2008

Damian mate, I don't know how many premiership footballers you know but let me tell you last season there were at least three Villa players looking to get out for various reasons. Some of them guys don't give a sh*t about the Villa I promise you that. As far as I'm concerned if they go out and perform on the pitch I will clap them. It's what they are paid to do and the club is bigger than them. So if you want to start knocking players based upon where their heart is or how loyal they are it's incredibly naive and a bit of a farce.

Altz
Altz Wrote: | 15.32BST | Jun 15, 2008

Im really not sure , its kind of like if your missis leaves you for another bloke then when it all goes wrong wants to come back and try again.
Is he really going to give 100% for the villa after all this , he might be bitter that we wanted so much for him and ruined his dream move !
It all depends on his attitude really.
I think i'd rather he left now , 15 mill Finnan will do .
UTV

RSamVillaFan
RSamVillaFan Wrote: | 15.43BST | Jun 15, 2008

GET A GRIP!!!
How can he not get a good reception???
10 years in football is a long time to give to one club, especially in the dog eat dog of the corporate game we see today.
I will be disappointed if he goes, but i have nothing but admiration for the man, and the player.
I will get behind him if he stays, mainly coz we stuck it up the scousers.
On the other hand i will applaud his return in a red shirt, then promptly boo him for the rest of the match, mainly coz i aint loyal, and i don't care!!

Paulo181
Paulo181 Wrote: | 15.54BST | Jun 15, 2008

If he puts in a an official transfer request its a bit different from just wanting the move. He would be saying "i dont want to play for aston villa." In which case, no he is not welcome next season. If he doesn't submit the transfer request then i would not mind if it turned out that he stayed. I will always give him a good reception at villa park though for his time at the club. But i really disagree with the guy at the top saying he is "as loyal as they come."

joey the ak
joey the ak Wrote: | 15.55BST | Jun 15, 2008

I just can't see him playing well for us if he will put a trasfer request for himself and somehow stays :'(

cjamesk
cjamesk Wrote: | 16.06BST | Jun 15, 2008

Regardless wether Barry stays or not, the damage is done now.

Leroy
Leroy Wrote: | 16.06BST | Jun 15, 2008

@ Altz, we could probably get Benayoun aswell as Finnan and the 15mil. But i totally agree, we need to end this whole saga. Our first game is in 5 weeks, and we still need to bring players in to a wafer thin squad that came to within a bees dick of an automatic qualification for europe. We must be buying a player or two that are involved with the euro championships, England are not playing so there should be no hold up with any british player transfers. Chelsea have a manager now, so where is Sidwell? What about SWP? Cmon MON lets get cracking....

SpuddyBoy
SpuddyBoy Wrote: | 16.08BST | Jun 15, 2008

Off topic.

With the fixtures released tomorrow, I am in want of pre-season and inter-toto fixtures. Is the club site reliable enough to have them soon, or will they be found elsewhere first?

Thanks.

claretboy_brad
claretboy_brad Wrote: | 16.24BST | Jun 15, 2008

I love Gareth, i'd love him to stay, but id rather have Deigo (Werder Bremen) or Van Der Vaart (HSV) at Villa, so as far as im concerned, let Barry go for 20 million and spend the 20 million on either Deigo or Van Der Vaart! But if Villa cannot get either Deigo or Van Der Vaart then lets keep Barry! =)

steve4424
steve4424 Wrote: | 16.34BST | Jun 15, 2008

true he has been one of the best players we have had in years but he has made it clear he wants out . so if he thinks his future is with a team where all he'll be lucky to get 90 mins a month then goodbye . you were a great... but this leaves a very bitter taste.

jaf
jaf Wrote: | 16.36BST | Jun 15, 2008

Well if the deal falls through and he stays, he will perform every week because he wants to play for england. So theres no chance of him sulking..! I will he will go, and will liverpool will pay £18 mill straight cash... I have an awful feeling though that MON will not blow the lot on a direct replacement (which is crazy, £18 mill will get you a very high standard and younger) and just pick up a few "prospects". So maybe the "5 year plan" will turn into a 10 year plan..!!

kieran84
kieran84 Wrote: | 16.57BST | Jun 15, 2008

He doesn`t want to play for the club anymore so no he isn`t welcome.As for "giving" ten years and being a "good servant" he didn`t give anything or serve anyone aston villa gave him ten years and made him a millionaire,get in the real world and drop the sentimental rubbish.

satch
satch Wrote: | 17.24BST | Jun 15, 2008

Of course Barry is welcome, where would boo'ing him every time he got the ball get us anywhere.

It's just ridiculous and pathetic to even consider it, if he goes then whatever. If he stays support him.

Villan-in-Cyprus
Villan-in-Cyprus Wrote: | 17.28BST | Jun 15, 2008

eoin1981 made a good point. This is the first time that a club has actually made a bid for Gareth, so as far as i'm concerned he's left the club at a very critical time when we're already ridiculously low on players and only 2 seasons into the '5 year plan'. MON is the man who brought his career to the next level and also revived his England career. If it wasn't for Martin O'Neill then Liverpool wouldn't even be interested. So if you honestly believe that's loyalty you need to research the definition. He's been paid VERY VERY well for a decade, Barry is the one who should show some loyalty, not least to his team mates.

He is NOT welcome back at Villa Park and I believe this is the view of the overwhelming majority. And if he honestly thinks warming the bench for Liverpool will be a development then he needs to get some better career advice.

Villan-in-Cyprus
Villan-in-Cyprus Wrote: | 17.28BST | Jun 15, 2008

eoin1981 made a good point. This is the first time that a club has actually made a bid for Gareth, so as far as i'm concerned he's left the club at a very critical time when we're already ridiculously low on players and only 2 seasons into the '5 year plan'. MON is the man who brought his career to the next level and also revived his England career. If it wasn't for Martin O'Neill then Liverpool wouldn't even be interested. So if you honestly believe that's loyalty you need to research the definition. He's been paid VERY VERY well for a decade, Barry is the one who should show some loyalty, not least to his team mates.

He is NOT welcome back at Villa Park and I believe this is the view of the overwhelming majority. And if he honestly thinks warming the bench for Liverpool will be a development then he needs to get some better career advice.

PaulE
PaulE Wrote: | 17.29BST | Jun 15, 2008

One thing is for certain: If he stays, he cannot be our captain next season.

Villan-in-Cyprus
Villan-in-Cyprus Wrote: | 17.29BST | Jun 15, 2008

eoin1981 made a good point. This is the first time that a club has actually made a bid for Gareth, so as far as i'm concerned he's left the club at a very critical time when we're already ridiculously low on players and only 2 seasons into the '5 year plan'. MON is the man who brought his career to the next level and also revived his England career. If it wasn't for Martin O'Neill then Liverpool wouldn't even be interested. So if you honestly believe that's loyalty you need to research the definition. He's been paid VERY VERY well for a decade, Barry is the one who should show some loyalty, not least to his team mates.

He is NOT welcome back at Villa Park and I believe this is the view of the overwhelming majority. And if he honestly thinks warming the bench for Liverpool will be a development then he needs to get some better career advice.

Joshy C
Joshy C Wrote: | 18.17BST | Jun 15, 2008

NO NO NO NO [b]NO![/b]

Yes he played for 10 years, if were being honest, he played pretty well.. nothing fantastic.. until these last 2 years? [b]because of MARTIN O NEILL[/b].. and as soon as barry gets this new found form, if he puts in an official transfer request, stick him back in the stands.

Pete S
Pete S Wrote: | 18.29BST | Jun 15, 2008

I'm with Villan-in-Cyprus on this one. Can someone explain to me how GB has been loyal to Villa? Sure, he's given Villa quality service over the past 10 years however, as soon as one of the big four comes in, off he goes. Seriously, Villa spotted GB as a youngster and it's basically taken 10 years for someone to make a bid for him!

MO'N has turned his career around and I personally think we as a club deserve better. We should dig in and show GB that this is just not good enough.

Also, for what it is worth, I think MO'N has handled this situation quite well. If Liverpool want GB so badly, lets make them pay top dollar for him.

beano1234
beano1234 Wrote: | 18.50BST | Jun 15, 2008

I mad the same point as this article a few days ago and my posts never appear on here, why ??????

Haller
Haller Wrote: | 18.51BST | Jun 15, 2008

he is a true pro and if he stays against his wishes, i hae very confidence that he will give 100% for villa and should remain captain

if he goes, i will stand and sing his name in the holte on my own when he returns.....but im sure i wont be alone

NE (HOL)
NE (HOL) Wrote: | 19.06BST | Jun 15, 2008
NE (HOL)
NE (HOL) Wrote: | 19.07BST | Jun 15, 2008

NEW VILLA KIT LEAK

LINK

Villain from Texas
Villain from Texas Wrote: | 19.18BST | Jun 15, 2008

I can't forgive Barry. I hope he does nothing but sit on Liverpool's bench.

Harsh? Maybe. But so is leaving the Villa.

AVFC_Pete
AVFC_Pete Wrote: | 19.21BST | Jun 15, 2008

No player who puts in a transfer request is welcome at VP. and i dont feel barry is loyal. In 10 years 2 teams have come in for him and both times he wanted to go. the only reason he stayed last time was not a love of aston villa-it was the opportunity to work with MON and his promise that he would get him into the england team. now he has done that barry repays villa fans and MON by leaving. I hope he spends the rest of his career on the liverpool bench and goes back into the international wilderness

Badger
Badger Wrote: | 20.36BST | Jun 15, 2008

Got to agree with the point about anyone putting in a transfer request not being welcome. As much as I like Barry and want him to stay, if he puts one in, he can do one sharpish.
Having said that, I would never boo him.

As has been said, he didn't show much loyalty in the rough times and he's not showing loyalty now, IMO.

No, let's take the £15 mill plus £3 mill in add ons and get rid.
That'll be very nice business, thank you.

numbnutz78
numbnutz78 Wrote: | 20.37BST | Jun 15, 2008

i have fully respect for barry and agree he has been a great player for the club but if he wants to go to liverpol good ridance.Villa is a club with backing, great manahger, determined to go forward and a great group of players that need 4 good additions. he is the main man playin every week, go to liverpol, in/out the side, may loose form, bad move.

WayneG
WayneG Wrote: | 20.49BST | Jun 15, 2008

If, after the last game of the season he had put in a transfer request, been straight up and said 'I have given you ten good years but I want to move on', then I would respect that. But he is trying to wangle a move on the sly so he doesn't have to put in a transfer request and lose out financially. He is not being straight with anyone, even though we all know what he wants. So he is a turncoat and will go like Dwight Yorke with a bad taste in the mouth. Not quite as bad as Yorke, admittedly, but still bad. Milk that is just on the turn rather than curdled and rancid.

Jason Willis
Jason Willis Wrote: | 20.56BST | Jun 15, 2008

Barry will ALWAYS be welcome at Villa Park for me. He is Mr Aston Villa and whatever team shirt he was playing in it wouldn't make me respect him any less. He has been a massive part of Villa for 10 years and now he wants to do something for himself he gets slaughtered by people like you? Anyone who thinks otherwise is an idiot.

Jasper
Jasper Wrote: | 21.05BST | Jun 15, 2008

GB has been a great servant. Its not the fact that he wants to go to Liverpool, its the way he and everyone else involved has gone about it that leaves a sour taste in my mouth. This situation was obviously contrived and our loyal servant and his agent have played a major part!

Oscars Arse
Oscars Arse Wrote: | 21.24BST | Jun 15, 2008

There is no loyalty in football whatsoever except for us supporters. It's all about the money!!!! No doubt Barry and his parasite agent will make a few more bob outta the signing. As for being Mr Aston Villa give me a break. Gareth Barry has had his head turned no 2 ways about it and now believes he is a lot better than what he actually is. And let me tell you not old enough to remember, he aint nowhere near as good as Dennis Mortimer. Be glad to see him gone now and I won't miss him roaring past me in his big Bentley on his way home from training either. Interesting how no other so called big club has come in for him.

Badger
Badger Wrote: | 21.44BST | Jun 15, 2008

[b]Anyone who thinks otherwise is an idiot[/b]

That's near enough half of those who voted then, you numpty >:(

You should consider that if Barry puts in a transfer request, he is totally undermining Villa's position. Rafa will be wetting himself and thinking "that's it, I just have to wait now".

As I said, I like Barry and rate him.
But he isn't on a par with other midfielders down the Villa over the years.
A certain Mr Cowans springs to mind.

Chrisodon
Chrisodon Wrote: | 21.45BST | Jun 15, 2008

I wouldn't want him anywhere near our team if he handed in a transfer request as it's a slap in the face to the other players in his positions if he got picked regardless how long he's been here. Also in his 10 years at villa he's been in various positions hardly the sign of a great player for a club that had struggles that he still couldn't cement a spot until MON Came in and put him in the center and now he wants to go. The guy's a joke and i hope his career hit's the skids now and he goes the way of all the other players that get to big for there boots. Adios and thanks for what ? Nothing.

vivavilla!
vivavilla! Wrote: | 22.06BST | Jun 15, 2008

I'm not going to believe he's handed in a transfer request until I see it's been officially announced.

Think about it, Liverpool are the only team who have expressed an interest in him. If they pull out, he's going to have alienated himself from all parties. He doesn't need to hand in a request for Villa to sell him if only one team are interested.

Doesn't make a lick of sense that he would do this.

ste23
ste23 Wrote: | 22.14BST | Jun 15, 2008

hes such a talent and villa legend,hes won us what?sweet FA.
ps.anyone seen the shirt on the wall at bassets pole macdonalds,signed lovin the villa g barry.YEAH RIGHT

kohoutek
kohoutek Wrote: | 22.45BST | Jun 15, 2008

Yeah, very bitter taste Gareth's leaving. I'd prefer that Villa and RL dig into the cash, buy a replacement, don't sell Barry, and let him captain the reserves.

Why? Once Gareth started applying his own pressure via his agent and the press, he undercut MON's bargaining leverage. I have every confidence that if Barry had gone to MON quietly, said I'd like to leave, and let MON do the business, MON would have done what he could and eventually let Barry go.

But between Rafa's low-class antics (while warning other clubs off his top players) and then Barry piling on in the press, I'm very disappointed in Barry. Sure he's a footballer, sure it's a business, but how he conducts himself and does his business still counts in whether people respect him or not. And unfortunately I think Barry has done MON an injustice not just once, but twice now. And when undercutting MON's leverage to get the best deal for Villa, Barry's clearly put his own interests in conflict with the club's, and that's poor. If he has any gratitude to MON for being put in the position to make this move, he's got a funny way of showing it. This reveals personal character, and I think Barry's come off lacking in that department. He could've got what he wanted without going about it the way he has.

But what's truly odd about this is that there are better players out there, for Liverpool and for Villa. And I think this disappointing little saga is one reason MON is less than keen to go after certain types of big-name players. This kind of nonsense would become a perennial distraction unless Villa were cemented in the top 4.

joey the ak
joey the ak Wrote: | 23.14BST | Jun 15, 2008

I just can't see him staying now :o

Oscars Arse
Oscars Arse Wrote: | 23.17BST | Jun 15, 2008

Just heard that bentley wants away from Blackburn to play in the CL. Such gratitude from someone who was rescued from anonymity by them. I'm sure glad I didn't have the likes of messrs Barry and Bentley watching my back when I was in the army. What is it with these players once they play for England?

brett
brett Wrote: | 23.26BST | Jun 15, 2008

surely if liverpool wanted to spend £18mil bentley would be a far better option

i can see barry still being at the villa and MON somehow taking the blame despite rafa being a complete twat during all of this

kohoutek
kohoutek Wrote: | 23.32BST | Jun 15, 2008

Yeah, saw that with Bentley. Basically, there are two leagues in the EPL, and the 16 teams outside the CL placings are the second tier. It's not good for the game or the fans. And we see it more or less in every other European league, too. The same big clubs dominating their respective leagues, with everyone else as onlookers.

If you get to the CL placings and hold on their for a couple of seasons to maximize the revenue and transfer market gains, you become very hard to displace. This built-in disparity needs to be dealt with. Whether it's salary caps, revenue sharing, or whatever, something needs to be done, because a built-in competitive disadvantage is never in the game's or the fans' interests.

brett
brett Wrote: | 00.14BST | Jun 16, 2008

i agree about the two leagus thing, and despite for half the season people saying everton were gonna do it that was more cos of liverpool throwing it away rather than everton being better

but do you remember that thread we had about villa tv and prize money from last year? £64mil was it or something daft? just think that the top 4 will prob earn £20-30mil from CL and increase their fan base at the same time - the divide is only ever going to get bigger, unless big foreign inverstors come in (which is ok for us, but frank sinatra is ruining football with his man city attitude)

for me personally id like to see the prem introduce a lower prize fee, or some kind of system based around how the NFL works - where the weakest teams get better draft picks(obviously that cant happen here, unless youngsters become centrally contracted)

Grimaldo
Grimaldo Wrote: | 00.15BST | Jun 16, 2008

Such a stupid piece. It's articles like this that encourage idiot's to abuse our players.

Like many have said, he's been here for over ten years and is also one of the best players to ever put on the claret and blue.

If he goes for the money mentioned then great, whatever the scenario he deserves a great reception the next time he's on the Villa park pitch.

Villa_Rules
Villa_Rules Wrote: | 00.15BST | Jun 16, 2008

Barry is not welcome by me his a glory hunter all he had to do was wait another 1 or 2 and he could have had glory with us

But no he wants to move closer to liverpool so he can bum gerrard more often

Get him out our club so we can move on liverpool if you want him so much pay the cash

Dont think you can play waiting games with martin cause u cant he is king of waiting games us villa fans should no that

ruddy 4 villa
ruddy 4 villa Wrote: | 00.16BST | Jun 16, 2008

can't ever forgive barry for actually wanting a move to liverpool anyway..
and if the rumours are true then he should be stripped of the captains armband and it to be given to someone who does'nt want to leave villa..

villa no#1
villa no#1 Wrote: | 00.21BST | Jun 16, 2008

more import is mr o'neil ever gonna start buying anyone we had a small team last season and since then we've lost even more players. come martin pull ur finger out !!!!!!!

Damian
Damian Wrote: | 00.36BST | Jun 16, 2008

Grimaldo

It was looking for opinion and every club has supporters that abuse players. But this part of what you've said:

[i]Like many have said, he's been here for over ten years and is also one of the best players to ever put on the claret and blue.
[/i]
With all due respect, is absolute rubbish. He wouldn't get in my top 20 players and I know people that have watched Villa for a lot longer and for them, he wouldn't feature in any list.

I'd be a loyal servant, and even turn down Pompey, for the money he has been paid - we all would be.

Oscars Arse
Oscars Arse Wrote: | 00.37BST | Jun 16, 2008

Thats the point Grimaldo, he dont wanna be our player any more does he?

Mick70
Mick70 Wrote: | 01.26BST | Jun 16, 2008

Barry one of the best players to have worn the Villa shirt? How low are this club's standards?

rob h
rob h Wrote: | 01.32BST | Jun 16, 2008

taking barry back would be difficult.yes, he has been here a long time but he is not the heart of villa. we are committed, well respected club, unlike the scousers. we are a family club. and we are a top club. the doubters of this site and the alien scouse invaders will soon eat their words. we WILL storm the top 4 next season, we WILL do well in the uefa. we WILL play good football and we WILL give youth and english a chance.

That is what we are all about and we should be proud of it.

The reason we will do all this is cuz our manager is mon. not cuz our captain is barry!!!!!!!!!!!

good luck barry, thanks alot, but we have anew talisman and his name is oniel

seanbeag
seanbeag Wrote: | 01.38BST | Jun 16, 2008

I think it seems clear he will leave so lets get 20 million for him it is a bit frustrating to see he wants away to a team two places above us he is going from being captain of villa to a squad player at liverpool who will not win the league next season he will be a small fish in a big pond

chas-villa
chas-villa Wrote: | 02.19BST | Jun 16, 2008

Barry has been loyal, don't make me laugh, as soon as a big team comes in for him he wants to leave, he nearly went to portsmouth (joke club) 2 years ago, so no I for 1 will not give him a good reception when he returns in red, I mean come on we are not exactly a team going nowhere, o'neil will build this club without barry and I can't wait to sing 'ONLY 1 GREEDY B*****D'. VILLA 4 EVER..............

clarky boy
clarky boy Wrote: | 02.22BST | Jun 16, 2008

I hate being so negative but events so far have got to me a little.can we all get over the Barry thing if he stays great if he goes lets get as much as possible...but i think we really need to concentrate on players coming in which is still at 0.lets break the bank a little and have a go like we were promised.fellow fans keep saying "NO TEAM HAS RELLY SIGNED MANY"well my reply is no team relly has to as much as us.

jaf
jaf Wrote: | 02.53BST | Jun 16, 2008

Grimaldo does say, "if he goes for the money mentioned then great" so i'm sure like most of us agree for the right price he can go.. His opinion of Barry being one of the greats is shared by a lot of us, and we will be a poorer team without him..!

Mark_25
Mark_25 Wrote: | 03.51BST | Jun 16, 2008

Good riddance to him, the damage is done! oneill promised european football and now he has get to his promise and barry still wants off, to our rivals, in my eyes ill be pleased to see the back of him now!

andyarkitekt
andyarkitekt Wrote: | 04.06BST | Jun 16, 2008

i have voted yes, keep him, if he remains a committed villan! i would give him my best if he gives 100% each match and has the desire to make into the CL with villa. however i still think the best bet is take the £20 million and buy a class midfielder that sets the game on fire week in week out. sorry gareth, but you are not ronaldo, but you are better value if you look it that way!

steelageeza
steelageeza Wrote: | 04.42BST | Jun 16, 2008

I have always been a villa fan because my family have always supported them. But I only really started going to home games this season. Fantastic club. Hilarious that our owner is called Randy (but big respect to the geeza).

Not to mention one of the best managers in the business.

So Barry is leaving - but who will replace him? Yes we need to buy big and more than a few new players. I think that the new captain should be someone who is already at Villa Park. Who is the most talented player we have that (almost) always gives his best. Ashley young? I dont know what his personality is like but if he was leaving the villa I would be more concerned about that than GB leaving.

But hey lets talk about it. Jon Carew? Coker? Laursen might be a good bet?

By the way - this site is ten times better than the official one.

Grimaldo
Grimaldo Wrote: | 05.26BST | Jun 16, 2008

I still stand by the comment that he is one of the greats. Granted I've only been watching Villa since the early 90's and I'm well aware of the legends that played beforehand. He certainly has been one of the best players I've seen at Villa during this time and I'm sure a lot of others hold him in as high a regard as I do.

Damien the thing that annoyed me the most is the tone in which the piece was written. I find it amazing that you can turn on a player that has given us ten years service and preformed at such a highly consistent level. I'm sure you can appreciate what a tough decision this has been for him.

As much as I would love him to stay, I respect the fact that he wants to play at the next level. Yes the way the whole transfer has been conducted has annoyed us all to a degree but I think most of us can understand why he wants to leave...as much as it pains us all to admit it.

Equally if he stays then great, we should all support him, not turn our backs on him and abuse him. It's clear that he has a great bond with the Villa fans, a fact clearly illustrated by his celebrations against West Ham.

Kieran McGrath
Kieran McGrath Wrote: | 06.33BST | Jun 16, 2008

bentley has said today that he wants to leave for champions league football or any team thats in europe

Shanghai Villan
Shanghai Villan Wrote: | 09.13BST | Jun 16, 2008

Could GB be the most boring player to ever go for over 15mn?

Az_
Az_ Wrote: | 11.03BST | Jun 16, 2008

He's a good professional and I think he would still give his all, so yes he would still be welcome. But then, I'd also welcome Diego...lol. Sometimes change can be good.

philbob88
philbob88 Wrote: | 14.00BST | Jun 16, 2008

Im gutted that barry is going but theres nothing we can do about it! He's been done by the whole 'Liverpool, Nostalga, 5 European Cups' bo*l*cks and he's off! Ta Rah Gareth! I dont know what sort of reception he'll get when he comes back. I'll give a bit of a frosty one! He's took the p*ss out of us!

philbob88
philbob88 Wrote: | 14.01BST | Jun 16, 2008

MON better sign bentley now he wants to leave rovers

NorthStandHolteEnder
NorthStandHolteEnder Wrote: | 14.24BST | Jun 16, 2008

Aston Villa v Liverpool will be the first fixture I look for at 10.00am today.

I pray Villa Park is a Cauldron of Hate for the return of Judas. He will be more hated than Dwight Yorke.....

Villa Til I Die....

pazzler
pazzler Wrote: | 15.06BST | Jun 16, 2008

bentley wants champsleague footy :'(

Damian
Damian Wrote: | 15.08BST | Jun 16, 2008

pazzler

i think you'll find, if you look, that the quote from bently was champions league or europe .. i'm not looking as i'm off for a while ..

but.. i dont think it's a closed door. i think its about how much he is offered

Scott D
Scott D Wrote: | 16.57BST | Jun 16, 2008

20 million for barry, u guys must be joking - he is good i admit but not that good. sure moving to liverpool would be a big step up for his career, but he would not even be a regular starter. i reckon rafa should just say forget it to MON and let him keep his disenchated captain. We can get him when his contract runs out for nothing. Makes me laugh every time i come on here that you guys think that your going to kick us out of the top 4. Ok Martin O'Niell has done a great job, but dont get too excited just yet. You can keep your precious captain for all i care, and then we can all watch his testimonial game after it is rescheduled to happen again. ;D ;D ;D ;D :P

Chrisodon
Chrisodon Wrote: | 17.26BST | Jun 16, 2008

I'm sick of reading 10 years of great service that's why barry's a legend. A legend isn't counted by the length of time he wears a shirt it's the amount he helps the club achive, Barry hasn't done that and the only reason he was here 10 years was because he was shite 8 of the 10 years at villa. Only portsmouth offered him a way out and they were in a worse situation than us at that point. Barry isn't a legend he's a average player that's served us a long time and it's a time i'll be glad to come to an end.

mogs
mogs Wrote: | 19.24BST | Jun 16, 2008

gareth barry has been at villa for ten years which shows he was committed to us.but how can u be that long at a club and just when things are finally on the up u go and leave.surely he would want to lead us into the champions league as captain.

mike s
mike s Wrote: | 22.18BST | Jun 16, 2008

stick kuyt and crouch in the deal and you have a deal! :)

p.s. put ROAR at the end of your message if you like chocolate!

Ben Richards
Ben Richards Wrote: | 22.55BST | Jun 16, 2008

Regards Barry - 10 years is good service but as somebody mentioned for a good part of that he was average to say the least.
Barry could have been a legend before he opened he mouth and basically said f*ck you to all at Villa. I feel for everybody as when your captain says what he did - it hurts. Well I doubt you'd get Barry doing what our old captain Olaf did for people at West Ham. Olaf was a true professional - Barry is a Punk. I would've thought better of him if he went into his last year got Villa into top4 - Brought out his contract or stayed.

£20,000,000 - Thanks Good bye - Break a leg

mossiewalsh
mossiewalsh Wrote: | 21.32BST | Jun 17, 2008

if he stays then theres no way he can be captain, give it to someone else.

Darryl
Darryl Wrote: | 18.47BST | Jun 18, 2008

Come on everyone, we get carried away once one of our players pulls on an England shirt and gets a bit of prsaise from the pundits. It's like Ronaldo at the Man UTD Scum. The pundits bull him up and suddennly he's the best in the world, scores one free kick and he's the greatest dead ball master in the world. Compare any of them to someone like Messi or Ronaldinio and they are a mere shadow. Anyway back to the point, just because Barry has a left foot and maybe gives the ball away slightly less than the other England players he's a match winner? Let him go, move on andc lets get some real talent in the club rather than trying to make more out of players than they actually give on the field.

johnny5464
johnny5464 Wrote: | 19.09BST | Jun 18, 2008

LINK

A Liverpool view of the Barry saga....

HOLTEENDERS4EVA
HOLTEENDERS4EVA Wrote: | 16.52BST | Jun 20, 2008

NO WAY THE WAY HE'S BETRAYED OUR CLUB HE CAN GO TO THEM ROBBIN SCOUCA'S

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