Blue Haze
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Zin 'messiah' Zimmer said:Blue Haze said:Manc in London said:I can understand us wanting to reduce the wages and extend his contract but intimating that he is only useful against lower end teams is a ridiculous comment. IMO, over the last three seasons, when you look at the big PL and FA Cup games, it could be argued that he has consistently been our best performer in these matches.
I know this sounds arrogant but IMO when someone mocks Barry's ability, the first thing that comes into my head is, "That person knows sweet FA about football". I genuinely think that. I have become bored of explaining why he is a very good footballer. Let's get this straight, he has been one of the most important footballers at MCFC, at a time when we have been trying to establish ourselves as an elite club. He played a key role in ending our trophy drought (2011 Fa Cup) and in winning the league. He also given his all in every game.
The least he deserves from Blues is a bit of respect and appreciation.
I have become bored of hearing why a player who is consistently overrun in Europe by young midfielders who cost 1/10 of his price is touted as misunderstood. How much international success have you had with Barry?
He is not and never will be a European class midfielder. If he was Mexican, he wouldn't have half the support he does on here.
Kind of agree, certainly has many shortcomings to his game on the European stage, he's been a great servant and appreciated greatly but to suggest he's the calibre some have on here is ridiculous- the best way to deal with this is wait to see how influential yaya will become with a step up in class of partner!
Agreed.
Also, I don't want to come off implying that Barry gives us nothing. He has given a lot and been there when we need him, which is why I think he should be given a contract. Unfortunately he doesn't have the qualities that Europe demands.
He's ideal for certain situations, but not against European clubs or those who regularly get us like Arsenal, Everton etc. They play a style that he cannot manage, whatever else you think about him.