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Gareth Barry

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He was IMO. Maybe not slowing down because he was already slug-like, but he was utterly goosed for a good two months after Christmas. Or maybe it was just because he'd played a lot of games and was alongside McCarthy who seems to be incapable of tiring.

Enter Gibson and probably Ledson, and those old legs will be far better rested.
 
We should have more options in mid this year though. Hopefully Gibson can stay injury free and we can just rotate the two to save both their legs. Its mind boggling Gibson is 26, he seems to have been around forever but at the same time has barely played football. Atleast with them both in the squad neither of them should be overplayed.

Jesus 180 club appearances for Gibbo since 2005. He's such a good player but so unlucky with injuries it's untrue.
 
Enter Gibson and probably Ledson, and those old legs will be far better rested.

Hopefully, but Gibson's legs will probably explode again and I can't see Ledson getting much game time aside from maybe the Carling Cup and Europa League (which will give us loads of extra games, don't forget).
 
Yes but if a bunch of semi clueless clowns like us have picked up on slight fatigue from Gaz Baz you can be damn sure that Bobby, the coaching staff and the many new fangled computers have as well.

He played almost every game due to Gibsons injury, im fairly sure we will sign another body for the middle of the park cpupled with hopefully a fit Gibson, some young uns, we should be ok.
 

He was IMO. Maybe not slowing down because he was already slug-like, but he was utterly goosed for a good two months after Christmas. Or maybe it was just because he'd played a lot of games and was alongside McCarthy who seems to be incapable of tiring.
Definitely too many games. But that was a lot of the squad as well. Barry held up well despite starting almost every game.
 
Yes but if a bunch of semi clueless clowns like us have picked up on slight fatigue from Gaz Baz you can be damn sure that Bobby, the coaching staff and the many new fangled computers have as well.

He played almost every game due to Gibsons injury, im fairly sure we will sign another body for the middle of the park cpupled with hopefully a fit Gibson, some young uns, we should be ok.

This really. I think its normal tbh that Barry would get tired in a season where he played so much. Rom got tired, Miralass too, osman alwYs has! Players ain't machines whatever there age!

As said Gibson should provide plenty of opurtunities for resting Barry. Sure Martinez will add another too Rodwell or Cleverley I'd imagine. Then there's the young ledson who will get some game time this season.

Great signing anyway.
 

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Is that your red headed neighbour? How'd that end up in the end mate?

Barry is boss.
 
Anyone who watched Barry last season shouldnt be worried about his age in anyway.

The lad is a good pro, he keeps himself as fit as possible. His game is reading and anticipation, not running round like Robbie Savage just throwing himself everywhere.

Breaks up play, keeps it simple, keeps possession.

Im happy enough we signed him again but were still not even as strong as we were last season.

I wont start getting excited until weve signed players that make me think we can bridge that gap to 4th or beyond. ATM were weaker...but at least weve made a start in the right direction
 
Glad Barry has signed permanently. Still think we need another player in the middle along with Barry, Gibson, McCarthy, maybe Lundstram and/or Ledson will break through. The thing about Barry he will help bring the youngsters on.
 

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