Gareth Barry

[Dozbik]

Barry has been back to last seasons form recently. He can still be an asset to us next season as long as RM recognises when he needs resting

But he does not.

 

[Brendan Janus]

But he does not.

Any chance you could tell him then ?

 

[Saint Domingo]

Barry slows everything down. As soon as you take him out the team we play better. Our record without him is exceptional, yet Roberto has created this myth that he is essential and we can't play without him.

 

[Lowste]

Until we have better in that position he will carry on playing

 

[Pabbers]

Barry slows everything down. As soon as you take him out the team we play better. Our record without him is exceptional, yet Roberto has created this myth that he is essential and we can't play without him.

Unless its over a large amount of games, then its not really telling.

 

[Kiwi]

Just needs to be rotated a bit more. Unique in what he can offer the team when not tired. People have a propensity to slag him off when there still isn't any player that can do the job he does in covering our back four as well as him. Gibson possibly could but he's a sick note.

 

[SpurtingLesbian]

Barry has been back to last seasons form recently. He can still be an asset to us next season as long as RM recognises when he needs resting

with the signing of Cleverley, the increasing confidence in Besic and a no10 on the horizon so Ross can drop back there, I think Martinez will now have the ability to rest Barry when needed. It was injuries and the lack of fit options that forced Bobby's hand last season.

 

[Toffeelover]

I look forward to the day when I can post bye,bye Gareth, thanks for all your help.

 

[Gwladys Nights]

McCarthy next to Barkley with a foreign number 10 in front of them.

Does anyone ever see this being our regular midfield? I'll eat my hat if we ever start more than two games in a row with it. VAULT ME.

 

[Stephenlloyd]

Just needs to be rotated a bit more. Unique in what he can offer the team when not tired. People have a propensity to [Poor language removed] him off when there still isn't any player that can do the job he does in covering our back four as well as him. Gibson possibly could but he's a sick note.

I disagree
Think he's to slow to cover now and I think he will only stay one more season

Look at cleverly running off the back of him to score for villa
He would never have out paced besic

I agree with some of the other comments about barkley playing deeper alongside besic or McCarthy and buy a no 10

We should defo play this against the weaker teams in the prem who come to Goodison to defend

If Barry and McCarthy are in against Watford I think I will give up

 

[Joey66]

I fear Barry last season was one season too much - his legs have gone ten bookings - plays far too deep gets in the way of our two central defenders imo!
Very limited in good performances last season where as when playing for a contract he was boss!

 

[Barkley1878]

McCarthy next to Barkley with a foreign number 10 in front of them.

Does anyone ever see this being our regular midfield? I'll eat my hat if we ever start more than two games in a row with it. VAULT ME.

That would be the dream scenario especially in a 4-3-3 but it'll never happen imo, I think Barry will stay in the side and cleverly out wide with Ross behind Rom, I think the only other way RM will do it is if he finally drops Barry and plays Cleverly there instead with a playmaker played on the left with Ross central behind Rom and Deloufeu/Lennon on the right

 

[SpurtingLesbian]

McCarthy next to Barkley with a foreign number 10 in front of them.

Does anyone ever see this being our regular midfield? I'll eat my hat if we ever start more than two games in a row with it. VAULT ME.

Cleverley will play, possibly more than Barkley this season.

#spurtinglesbiantrufax

 

[marty mcfly]

I fear Barry last season was one season too much - his legs have gone ten bookings - plays far too deep gets in the way of our two central defenders imo!
Very limited in good performances last season where as when playing for a contract he was boss!

I don't think "playing for a contract" was an issue since their where signs towards the end of his first season. When plays deteriote because of age they to fast. Look at Gerrard, again personally I could see it from half way through the previous season bit this year he went from ok to a total liability.

I think Barry is finished and should go to the MLS. We have plenty of cover in that position and we're not in Europe. I've been trying to think what about a diamond but honestly I would prefer to play Besic.

 

[Goat]

I dont think hes finished, but he showed at times that we need to manage him better in terms of rest between games.

I think hes very much got a role in the team/squad, but its a position we are heavily stacked in and along with Gibson, he would be somebody I wouldnt seek bids for, but would be a little happy if he was moved on.

Sorry Gaz.