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Legends say Barry is a must

Gareth Barry was the toast of English football today as the game's biggest names urged Steve McClaren: "Don't dare drop him."Gareth Barry was the toast of English football today as the game's biggest names urged Steve McClaren: "Don't dare drop him." See also: Can Barry keep his place? The Villa captain produced the game of his career as England walloped Euro 2008 qualifying rivals Russia 3-0 at Wembley. And Barry's stunning back-to-back performances have come to symbolise a growing clamour for England's under-performing high rollers to make way for the new breed unearthed in the defeats of Israel and Russia. Frank Lampard and David Beckham are two of the big names most threatened by the emergence of Barry and Co and head coach McClaren awoke to find the battery of star analysts urging him to keep with the heroes of the last two games. "Gareth Barry in the middle of the park was brilliant all night long," insisted Liverpool legend Alan Hansen. "It is the great managers who show no sentiment whatsoever: they just pick the best team for a particular match." Read the full story in the Express & Star

Aston Villa|Sep 13, 2007
Aston Villa

Barry ready for Russians

Gareth Barry today insisted his confidence has never been higher after helping England's Euro 2008 bid back on track against Israel. Gareth Barry today insisted his confidence has never been higher after helping England's Euro 2008 bid back on track against Israel. The Villa captain celebrated his first competitive start since October 2000 by setting up two goals in Saturday's 3-0 win at Wembley and was today basking in rave reviews, giving Steve McClaren a selection headache. His performance left him showered in praise with ex-England star Chris Waddle declaring the midfielder "the pick of the players". Barry isn't sure of his place for Wednesday's qualifier against Russia as Frank Lampard and Owen Hargreaves strain to be fit. But the 26-year-old is determined to make the most of his second chance. "I'm feeling more confident than ever – not just with England, but at Villa as well," said Barry. I've had the longest run in central midfield – my preferred position – probably since school." Read the full story in the Express & Star.

Aston Villa|Sep 10, 2007
Aston Villa

Barry set for England start

Villa captain Gareth Barry has been backed to star for England if he makes his first competitive start in seven years against Israel on Saturday. Villa captain Gareth Barry has been backed to star for England if he makes his first competitive start in seven years against Israel on Saturday. Midfielder Barry is set for only his fourth start under four different managers at Wembley because of injuries to Frank Lampard and Owen Hargreaves. Lampard is definitely out with a torn thigh and is rated no more than 50-50 for the Russia match on Wednesday. Hargreaves is doubtful with a thigh problem, while Steven Gerrard has a broken toe. But coach Steve McClaren is prepared to defy the Liverpool midfielder's club boss Rafael Benitez and give him a pain-killing injection to ensure he plays against Israel. Barry's club manager Martin O'Neill is convinced his skipper won't let anyone down. "Frank Lampard is out and there's a doubt over Steven Gerrard and Owen Hargreaves," said O'Neill. "There's an old phrase about a player "will never let you down" and that's certainly right about Gareth." Read the full story in the Express & Star. 

Aston Villa|Sep 6, 2007
Aston Villa

Barry targets Euro mission

Captain Gareth Barry insists Villa's exclusion from the UEFA Cup has only sharpened the club's focus to qualify for Europe by right next season. Captain Gareth Barry insists Villa's exclusion from the UEFA Cup has only sharpened the club's focus to qualify for Europe by right next season. Villa were denied in their bid to play in the UEFA Cup yesterday when the two remaining places for the competition through the Fair Play draw went to teams in Finland and Norway. Barry wants to bring the European nights back to Villa commonplace when he first joined the club in the late 1990s. "It would have been nice to get the Fair Play place in the UEFA Cup, but it wasn't to be," said Barry. Read the full story in the Express & Star.

Aston Villa|May 16, 2007
Aston Villa

Barry 'as good as Gerrard'

Martin O'Neill insists Gareth Barry is playing so well for Villa that he's as good as Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard. Martin O'Neill insists Gareth Barry is playing so well for Villa that he's as good as Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard. The Villa captain is expected to be crowned Player of the Year at a gala dinner on Thursday. Barry has had an exceptional season and has regained his place in the England squad despite playing in three different positions. "I thought there were a number of great performances on Saturday, but Gareth Barry was absolutely outstanding," said O'Neill. "I know he could play a number of postions, and I'm talking big now, but his performance on Saturday was up with those boys who play or England." Read the full story in the Express & Star.

Aston Villa|May 8, 2007
Aston Villa

Barry snub delights O'Neill

Martin O'Neill has kicked off the countdown to Sunday's visit of Portsmouth by expressing his relief star player Gareth Barry is playing for Villa and not Pompey. Martin O'Neill has kicked off the countdown to Sunday's visit of Portsmouth by expressing his relief star player Gareth Barry is playing for Villa and not Pompey. Villa captain Barry was targeted in a £6m move by the south coast side last summer. The England international was tempted by the prospect of a change with uncertainty engulfing the club at the time before the arrival of chairman Randy Lerner and boss O'Neill. One of O'Neill's first tasks was to reward Barry for his efforts with a new four-year contract and he is just relieved he kept his prize asset. "I don't think we could have known at the time just how important it was to keep hold of Gareth," said O'Neill. Read the full story in the Express & Star.

Aston Villa|Apr 19, 2007
Aston Villa
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