Lovebitesandeveryfing
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The fact that he holds the record number of PL appearances speaks for itself as regards his quality.
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Gareth Barry Retires
- Thread starter razman
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We value athleticism and power in the modern game. Barry was a strong player, and an athlete but he was never quick. Not by a long way but he read and understood the game and always had time on the ball. One of the most under-rated players in the modern game. I am glad he played for City.
stan bowles
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A true professional throughout his long career and a superb player for us. The glue in the midfield allowing the others to do their stuff.
Blue Feather
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Can only wish him all the best in whatever he does, a true unsung hero for us
Neville Kneville
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We value athleticism and power in the modern game. Barry was a strong player, and an athlete but he was never quick. Not by a long way but he read and understood the game and always had time on the ball. One of the most under-rated players in the modern game. I am glad he played for City.
I've heard so many comments & on here about players we have had since 'reading the game'.
Gareth Barry, could read the game, almost to a supernatural level.
So many of the goals we concede now, would not be goals, if Barry was playing, he would just be stood where the pass was going & nobody would even notice there might have been a problem.
shevtheblue
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I know everyone thought he was just an average player, but he was actually better than that and i only realised it when he played for city. Great left foot, actually had good control of the ball and although he was slow, his positioning was always pretty good. He was the perfect foil for Gerrard & Lampard, so it's a huge disappointment they never did anything of note. As a part of the team that brought success to City for the first time in years, i'll always remember him fondly.
Sky Blue Thinking
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Was also versatile. Although didnt do it with us am sure he played LB and occassionally CB at Villa where he also took a decent pen.I know everyone thought he was just an average player, but he was actually better than that and i only realised it when he played for city. Great left foot, actually had good control of the ball and although he was slow, his positioning was always pretty good. He was the perfect foil for Gerrard & Lampard, so it's a huge disappointment they never did anything of note. As a part of the team that brought success to City for the first time in years, i'll always remember him fondly.