Villa can make top four: Barry
Captain Gareth Barry insists Villa can make the Champions League this season – and warned his team-mates boss Martin O'Neill may rebuild the squad if they get there.
Captain Gareth Barry insists Villa can make the Champions League this season – and warned his team-mates boss Martin O'Neill may rebuild the squad if they get there.
Martin O'Neill today admitted he didn't know how long captain Gareth Barry would be out for.
Captain Gareth Barry has remained at Bodymoor for treatment on his bruised pelvis.
Captain Gareth Barry is rated "50-50" to be fit for Villa's trip to Liverpool after a scan revealed he has a bruised pelvis.
Captain Gareth Barry has called on his Villa team-mates not to "make up the numbers" in front of their own fans against Manchester United tomorrow night.
Gareth Barry is hoping Fabio Capello can help his England career in the same way Martin O'Neill has at Villa. Gareth Barry is hoping Fabio Capello can help his England career in the same way Martin O'Neill has at Villa. The Villa captain has enjoyed a renaissance at international level, winning six of his 15 caps this year under former coach Steve McClaren. Now he wants the same under the Italian, who was appointed this week. "It would be good to work with Fabio Capello, you only have to look at what he's achieved in the game," said Barry. "I'm working with a top club manager in Martin O'Neill and it would be great to work with another top manager at international level." Read the full story in the Express & Star.
Captain Gareth Barry has called on his Villa team-mates to show character – and believes they can bounce back at Sunderland this Saturday.
Gareth Barry has warned England will "get into difficulties" if they try and play for a draw in tonight's vital Euro 2008 qualifier with Croatia at Wembley.
Captain Gareth Barry believes Villa have buried the Blues bogey after their rivals had previously won four and drew two of the eight encounters in the Premier League.
Gareth Barry says Villa will be matching the dedication of their fans to reward them a win at St Andrew's on Sunday.
Captain Gareth Barry admitted Villa were relieved to have earned a point at Bolton yesterday after a poor first half.
Joleon Lescott and Gareth Barry were named in the England starting line-up - what do you think the score will be?
Martin O'Neill believes Gareth Barry has now become as important a player for England as he is for Villa.Martin O'Neill believes Gareth Barry has now become as important a player for England as he is for Villa. The Villa captain went into today's Euro 2008 clash in Russia assured of his place after stellar performances in central midfield alongside Steven Gerrard in England's last three internationals. And his club manager is convinced he is now as vital to Steve McClaren's team as he his his own. "He's moved now from being a bit-part player in the set-up to actually feeling as if he's a central player," said OÕNeill. "I think that's one of the best feelings you can have - to know you're an important cog. Read the full story in the Express & Star.
Joleon Lescott will today be wondering if he will become the next Made in the Midlands England player to be handed a key role for his country. writes Martin Swain.
We're in the middle of an international break, and Gareth Barry is back in the spotlight, writes Villa blogger Gregg Williams.