Author Topic: Gareth Barry retires (Read 188317 times)

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #850 on:** March 15, 2020, 08:51:49 PM »

Embarrassing reading this thread after the Brunt thread, gee whiz.

Webby · « **Reply #851 on:** May 21, 2020, 10:25:24 PM »

For someone who has been a model pro in terms in fitness and sort of reminds me of boring James Milner he sure does get himself into a pickle of 2.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52763312

AlbionFan · « **Reply #852 on:** August 20, 2020, 11:24:44 AM »

Gareth Barry has officially left the Albion.

Some, no doubt, will shout "good riddance" for a host of logical and illogical reasons, others will be indifferent, but I would like to thank him for his overall service to the Albion regardless of any indiscretion or misdemeanour. I respect the footballer and record holder of most games played in the Premiership.

Good luck in the future Gareth

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #853 on:** August 20, 2020, 11:29:46 AM »

Andy Townsend mk.2. But less professional. Taxi for Barry.

wbarenno · « **Reply #854 on:** August 20, 2020, 11:44:47 AM »

Quote from: TheJacko2000 on August 20, 2020, 11:29:46 AM

Andy Townsend mk.2. But less professional. Taxi for Barry.

Very harsh , in the play off year there was a good chunk of that season were he was our best player by a mile . Townsend never got above a 3 out of 10 in any game

Adder · « **Reply #855 on:** August 20, 2020, 12:39:25 PM »

Quote from: AlbionFan on August 20, 2020, 11:24:44 AM

Gareth Barry has officially left the Albion.

Some, no doubt, will shout "good riddance" for a host of logical and illogical reasons, others will be indifferent, but I would like to thank him for his overall service to the Albion regardless of any indiscretion or misdemeanour. I respect the footballer and record holder of most games played in the Premiership.

Good luck in the future Gareth

Yep I'll second your comments. There's a reason he has the most premier league appearances and 70 odd England caps. For the most part his class was still there to see and shouldn't be remembered for the Newcastle game (or taxi-gate).

BB74 · « **Reply #856 on:** August 20, 2020, 12:44:21 PM »

Pardew was driving the taxi, not Barry but he took one for the team. I have that on solid authority but weâ€™ll never know will we!

KN22 · « **Reply #857 on:** August 20, 2020, 01:01:45 PM »

Quote from: AlbionFan on August 20, 2020, 11:24:44 AM

Gareth Barry has officially left the Albion.

Some, no doubt, will shout "good riddance" for a host of logical and illogical reasons, others will be indifferent, but I would like to thank him for his overall service to the Albion regardless of any indiscretion or misdemeanour. I respect the footballer and record holder of most games played in the Premiership.

Good luck in the future Gareth

I'm with that sentiment, 100% A quality player who was of course past his best when we signed him (now that sounds familiar does it not??)

mulliganstired · « **Reply #858 on:** August 20, 2020, 01:04:29 PM »

Toodle pip

Albionic · « **Reply #859 on:** August 20, 2020, 01:05:41 PM »

Bye, bye, Gareth thanks for being..... well average TBH

SmethDan · « **Reply #860 on:** August 20, 2020, 01:39:18 PM »

Quote from: BB74 on August 20, 2020, 12:44:21 PM

Pardew was driving the taxi, not Barry but he took one for the team. I have that on solid authority but weâ€™ll never know will we!

Funny you should mention that as a former player of ours was adamant that Barry was behind the wheel that night.

smethwickw · « **Reply #861 on:** August 20, 2020, 01:49:58 PM »

Quote from: SmethDan on August 20, 2020, 01:39:18 PM

Funny you should mention that as a former player of ours was adamant that Barry was behind the wheel that night.

From what I heard Barry was in Mcdonalds with the taxi driver when it was driven away. The whole episode wasn't as sinister as led to believe.

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #862 on:** August 20, 2020, 01:52:03 PM »

Quote from: SmethDan on August 20, 2020, 01:39:18 PM

Funny you should mention that as a former player of ours was adamant that Barry was behind the wheel that night.

Yup, very easy to blame the hapless **** manager.

BB74 · « **Reply #863 on:** August 20, 2020, 02:00:22 PM »

Quote from: SmethDan on August 20, 2020, 01:39:18 PM

Funny you should mention that as a former player of ours was adamant that Barry was behind the wheel that night.

As I say, weâ€™ll never know the truth either way as we were not there.

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #864 on:** August 20, 2020, 02:04:41 PM »

Quote from: BB74 on August 20, 2020, 02:00:22 PM

As I say, weâ€™ll never know the truth either way as we were not there.

Well we will won't we? By accepting the official account. Gareth Barry's word and the word of the ex-player cited by Dan. As opposed to forwarding far fetched conspiracy theories about a wildly unpopular manager.

FallOutBoy · « **Reply #865 on:** August 20, 2020, 03:18:44 PM »

His most worthwhile contribution while here was his chant.

Thanks for coming.

alex1 · « **Reply #866 on:** August 20, 2020, 04:20:22 PM »

Quote from: BB74 on August 20, 2020, 02:00:22 PM

As I say, weâ€™ll never know the truth either way as we were not there.

Maybe has the makings of a film. Do you think Hollywood might be interested?
The Good, the Bad, and Alan Pardew?

wbarenno · « **Reply #867 on:** August 20, 2020, 08:01:38 PM »

Quote from: FallOutBoy on August 20, 2020, 03:18:44 PM

His most worthwhile contribution while here was his chant.

Thanks for coming.

Yeah that was a cracking chant to be fair

AlbionFan · « **Reply #868 on:** August 27, 2020, 11:40:31 AM »

Joseph Masi Twitter Account

"Gareth Barry has hung up his boots and retired from playing. An end to what was a fantastic career"

Best wishes for the future Gareth!

skyclad99 · « **Reply #869 on:** August 27, 2020, 11:41:49 AM »

Quote from: AlbionFan on August 27, 2020, 11:40:31 AM

Joseph Masi Twitter Account

"Gareth Barry has hung up his boots and retired from playing. An end to what was a fantastic career"

Best wishes for the future Gareth!

Thought he did that a couple of years ago to be honest......

KN22 · « **Reply #870 on:** August 27, 2020, 01:07:46 PM »

Very good player. Best wishes to him.

gazberg · « **Reply #871 on:** August 27, 2020, 01:15:11 PM »

Did well out of his last season financially for his locker room leadership but that aside a fine player over the years. Enjoy retirement

letmereadposts · « **Reply #872 on:** August 27, 2020, 01:31:24 PM »

People saying he was our best midfielder for 18/19.. we didnâ€™t have a midfield for the 18/19 season.

Great career. Poor contribution to the Albion. Surprised by the the number of positive responses.

An example of how not to recruit in my opinion. The clubs we aspire to join in stature donâ€™t rely on has beens around the squad and neither should we.

Thanks for the chant, Gareth.

Norfolk Baggie · « **Reply #873 on:** August 27, 2020, 02:28:26 PM »

Best wishes to him? Do you think he is going to take up taxi driving in retirement?

Hull Baggie · « **Reply #874 on:** August 27, 2020, 02:34:02 PM »

I think those wishing him well aren't just considering his time with us but his career as a whole.