Gareth Barry

[scenecreamer]

One of the best central midfield performances I've seen in years, he was everything for us this afternoon. Great use of the ball, great tackling, challenged them in the air. He's our best player at the moment and long may it continue. Fantastic player!

And when he does all this it's almost like he's invisible. He goes about his job with a calm assurance now he's settled down. I think he's one of those that, given the responsibility, would thrive as a captain.

Would like to see Barry keep the armband.

 

[jamiegrimble]

Solid,Dependable,Gets his foot in,doesn't winge,gets the job done.I wouldn't trade the lad for anyone,a proper team player,and that's a difficult commodity to find these days.Played superb today,took no prisoners.

 

[cleavers]

I'm at a loss as to what exactly it is that he does, but whatever it is you don't half notice when he doesn't do it (ie not there).

He'll get little praise for today's performance from many (especially in the media), but he is the glue that keeps the whole thing together and going.

He's not particularly skilful, he's not vocal, he's not a hard man, and he's certainly not quick, he isn't the greatest tackler either, but he certainly makes our team tick somehow.

 

[mrt4919]

great pro and he had a great game today. my son wrote this for the sabotage times last week sums him up very well imo

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enjoy

 

[NSBFL]

He put in a sublime performance today. Epitomised the "unsung hero" role. The type of graft that wins matches and championships. Well played GB.

 

[squirtyflower]

Thought he had a tremendous game, well done gaz baz

 

[Zmajuga]

Barry for player of the month. He deserved it.

 

[Asa's left peg]

The last few matches he has been the 'woman master'. Against Bayern he dumped a few on the turf inbetween interceptions and quality passes - and then gave them a stare, like who the f**k are you!!.
He did the same against Chelsea, but faded like the rest - only to turn up for the last 15 mins. Dominated midfield again yesterday. I think thats why Nigel hasnt been missed as much as I thought he would be.
Not bad for someone with no pace. Makes me laugh when Merson and others say he shouldnt wear an England shirt. Jokers.

 

[Mr Blue Sky]

My man of the match without a doubt although Nasri did ok i thougt he was only named Man of The Match to piss the Arse fans off Zabaleta was also immense.

 

[Fat Chance]

He's not particularly skilful, he's not vocal, he's not a hard man, and he's certainly not quick, he isn't the greatest tackler either, but he certainly makes our team tick somehow.

It's possible his aesthetics have folk wrongly presuming he ain't hard, opponents come off him like they've tackled a step.