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Barry on retirement, by GrandOldTeam

Gareth Barry isn’t considering retirement as he closes down on Ryan Giggs’ all-time Premier League appearance record.

Everton’s player of the season for 2015-16 told the Liverpool Echo: “You have got to know your own body and what your body needs.

“I count myself lucky that my body has been really good with injuries. I’ve only had a couple of setbacks throughout my career where I have been out for four or five weeks.

“You’ve got to keep that desire and make sure that you are driving into training every day wanting to give 100 per cent. You take it a day at a time – then suddenly you are looking back at 17 or 18 years.

“I’ve also seen players who have retired and they have all said to keep playing for as long as possible.

“For me, I want to keep going because there is plenty of time after football to relax. Whilst you can still play football, why not keep doing it?”

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[Nymzee]

Outstanding professional and real role model to the young lads.

 

[ianefc]

If last season was anything to go by, nor should he be ready for retirement. He was outstanding.

 

[Groucho]

I think he's been, overall, one our best players over the last 3 seasons.

From the moment he blocked Samuel Eto'o on his debut to prevent a goal, he's been the model pro - it's not his fault Martinez* flogged him to near death.

I hope the new manager has at least a supporting squad role for him. He deserves it.




*credit to Martinez for signing him

 

[bizzaro]

Barry on retirement, by GrandOldTeam

Gareth Barry isn’t considering retirement as he closes down on Ryan Giggs’ all-time Premier League appearance record.

Everton’s player of the season for 2015-16 told the Liverpool Echo: “You have got to know your own body and what your body needs.

“I count myself lucky that my body has been really good with injuries. I’ve only had a couple of setbacks throughout my career where I have been out for four or five weeks.

“You’ve got to keep that desire and make sure that you are driving into training every day wanting to give 100 per cent. You take it a day at a time – then suddenly you are looking back at 17 or 18 years.

“I’ve also seen players who have retired and they have all said to keep playing for as long as possible.

“For me, I want to keep going because there is plenty of time after football to relax. Whilst you can still play football, why not keep doing it?”

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i.e. SNIFF IT @MoutsGoat

 

[jal123]

I think he's been, overall, one our best players over the last 3 seasons.

From the moment he blocked Samuel Eto'o on his debut to prevent a goal, he's been the model pro - it's not his fault Martinez flogged him to near death.

I hope the new manager has at least a supporting squad role for him. He deserves it.

A model professional.

 

[raib]

He needs to find a new club now. The club is moving forward and he now needs to go. At times has has played well but he is well past his best and we need to get a much better midfielder in now.

 

[Saint Domingo]

Hopefully Pellegrini puts him on the scrap heap where he belongs. Should go to Villa for a swan song.

 

[dublinbluenose]

Hopefully his levels of snide don't dip, God knows we need more.

 

[Groucho]

Hopefully his levels of snide don't dip, God knows we need more.

One of the few players that showed anything resembling snide.

 

[Tennessee Blue Mike]

One of our best. Even aging slowing his step his ability to position and take one for the team speaks for itself.

 

[ianefc]

Hopefully Pellegrini puts him on the scrap heap where he belongs. Should go to Villa for a swan song.

Saint? Come on. Pellegrini in and Barry out in the same post? Come on mate.

 

[Nymzee]

Funny on the OS they have this article and a link at the bottom to an interview with John Gregory re: Barry and he actually says this about him:

"He very rarely gets booked and I can’t ever remember him getting sent off in his life"

 

[Saint Domingo]

Saint? Come on. Pellegrini in and Barry out in the same post? Cone on mate.

Surely you know I don't rate Barry. A relic of the Martinez era I'd gladly see swept away in the clear out. Teams wanting to progress in the modern prem cannot carry 35 year old defensive miss.

 

[jal123]

He needs to find a new club now. The club is moving forward and he now needs to go. At times has has played well but he is well past his best and we need to get a much better midfielder in now.

Nobody is saying he should be playing every week but there are plenty of players who need shifting before Barry.