Gareth Barry Retires

[Gabriel]

So many games and his only silverware came with us, yet the media will primarily list him as a former Villa/Everton player, even though he played more games for us than the latter.

Only 8 goals in his time with us, but one against ‘that lot’ so always a beer in my fridge for him.

 

[balotellishaircut]

i remember him for scoring that cracker at Bolton, and for being a great pro when he arrived from Villa.

 

[brummie blue]

Top bloke, fantastic professional when I worked at Villa, I was chuffed when he signed for City and he sent me his shirt knowing I was a City fan.

 

[Ric]

One of the best signings we made post-takeover. A great professional.

 

[GSW Blue]

Just had my Villa fan Mrs tell me that she never had a problem with him. Now my memory is not what it was but I seem to remember being at Villa Park when we gave Dunnie a great reception in a Villa shirt and the Villa fans booed Barry’s every touch in a City shirt. Collymore also embarrassed himself.

Anyway, great pro GazBaz. Slow as fuck but his arse won some important free kicks and he always put in the effort.

 

[Blue Hefner]

He is the answer to a quiz question I got wrong during lockdown - "who is the player with the most premier league apperances?"

Good player, good career and I think he'd be good on the telly

 

[mat]

Great player. Vastly underrated.

Indeed.

A quiet member of the City revolution from mid table mediocrity to dominant team.

 

[Hart of the Matter]

Disagree with this thread being bumped into general football Forum. Should be in Blue Moon. He was pivotal to our re birth..

 

[manimanc]

Always a 7/10 for us every game, unsung hero who did the dirty work quietly.

 

[CrownPointBlue]

A pro’s pro in every sense of the meaning & a managers dream.

Made a huge contribution in his career with City and has the medals as his reward.

Best wishes GB.