Liverpool bid £10mill for Gareth Barry

Alex · 2nd May 2008, 16:38

Probably take 14-15 million to get him

AttackingFlair · 2nd May 2008, 16:40

Unless they are going to play him on the left side of midfield I don't have a clue why they're buying him.

jatin · 2nd May 2008, 16:42

he would probably be a better fit for arsenal

but he's english
and good for us if the gooners don't get him

ninja_alan · 2nd May 2008, 16:49

Good news if true. A central midfielder isn't what liverpool needs the most. Can't se why they aren't putting their money in towards a new winger/fullback seeing as that is what they really need.

Sam#1 · 2nd May 2008, 16:54

Great news.

Kelvin · 2nd May 2008, 17:03

more money wasted from rafa.

Plechazunga · 2nd May 2008, 17:07

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Originally Posted by jatin

he would probably be a better fit for arsenal

He's not good enough for Arsenal, he's a good player but doesn't have the class on the ball. They might as well play Gilberto if they're going to play barry.

topper · 2nd May 2008, 17:09

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Originally Posted by Kelvin

more money wasted from rafa.

According to SS - Villa are saying no money offered - just a hotch potch of players in exchange

Danish Voice · 2nd May 2008, 17:11

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Originally Posted by topper

According to SS - Villa are saying no money offered - just a hotch potch of players in exchange

If that's true then

Do they think they can just change some of their shit for him?

Canuckred64 · 2nd May 2008, 17:33

This quote is from the BBC

O'Neill angrily denied Liverpool had offered to pay £10m for the player.

He told the club's website: "Liverpool haven't made a straight cash offer. They've made an offer involving a mish-mash of nameless player exchanges.

Seems like Liverpool don't want to offer any money just a package deal involving players they want to get rid of.

Aporkalypse · 2nd May 2008, 17:37

How many of those players were shitty Spanish rejects?

Spammy · 2nd May 2008, 17:37

That suits me.

KeyserSoze · 2nd May 2008, 17:39

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Originally Posted by topper

According to SS - Villa are saying no money offered - just a hotch potch of players in exchange

To be fair that could be referring to most of their squad. Including the worlds first defensive striker.

marcus agrippa · 2nd May 2008, 17:40

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

He's not good enough for Arsenal, he's a good player but doesn't have the class on the ball. They might as well play Gilberto if they're going to play barry.

i agree.

Barry's a decent player, nothing more, nothing less.

technically, i think there are better players. i'm honestly surprised Liverpool are in for him. Alonso's off, i guess. even then, i reckon Alonso has the edge in consistency of passing, though Barry's more dynamic.

Longlivekeano · 2nd May 2008, 18:45

Very good player in a small pond....will struggle in a slightly larger aquarium like Liverpool. Barry's strength lies in his consistency. He plays practically every single minute of Villa's matches and hence chips in about 10 goals a season.

Once Barry's at Liverpool where Rafa's rotation policy reigns supreme unlike Martin O Neill's stable line-ups, his confidence will be knocked back (especially considering the pressures of living up to a ridiculous price tag of slightly above 10 million for an English player). As he keeps being played in and out of the side, his performance will slowly dip and at the end of the season, I expect Villa or other midtable clubs like Spurs, Everton, Newcastle to purchase him at a knockdown price.

Think of Barry as the next Bolo Zenden. Pretty decent at clubs like Boro; only to be made useless at Liverpool

jatin · 2nd May 2008, 19:02

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

He's not good enough for Arsenal, he's a good player but doesn't have the class on the ball. They might as well play Gilberto if they're going to play barry.

yeah
Diaby has a lot of class on the ball

surf · 2nd May 2008, 19:17

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Originally Posted by Keyzer Soze

To be fair that could be referring to most of their squad. Including the worlds first defensive striker.

Heskey no longer plays for them.

McGRATH LEGEND · 2nd May 2008, 20:07

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Originally Posted by VoetbalWizard

he certainly won't go for 10. villa will slap 15-17 million, he'll end up leaving for 12-14 million in total value (all cash or cash + player).

Well if we paid £18.6 million for Carrick including the add ons and £17 million for Hargreaves (not sure if we have to pay extras but I've heard the price could rise to over £ 20 million) Vila should play hard ball and try to squeeze alot more out of Liverpool

VoetbalWizard · 2nd May 2008, 20:54

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Originally Posted by McGRATH LEGEND

Well if we paid £18.6 million for Carrick including the add ons and £17 million for Hargreaves (not sure if we have to pay extras but I've heard the price could rise to over £ 20 million) Vila should play hard ball and try to squeeze alot more out of Liverpool

we overpay constantly when we buy compared to most other sides. plus barry is older than what carrick was when we bought him.

barry won't move for anything over 15....and that's a stretch.

MehdiMahdavikia · 2nd May 2008, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by jatin

yeah
Diaby has a lot of class on the ball

From what I've seen Diaby's quite good with the ball at his feet.

RedRover · 2nd May 2008, 22:29

Can anyone recall the central midfiled pairing of Gerrard and Barry against Croatia? Awful.

This is Liverpool all over - they'll sell Alonso and replace him with a player no better or no worse - but still not top class.

Mascherano and Barry in midfield - fucking catastrope

reddevilcanada · 2nd May 2008, 22:40

he'll be coming to replace Alonso? great!

Crumpsall Red · 2nd May 2008, 23:19

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Originally Posted by CnutOfAllCnuts

He not an EXCELLENT player.

He is a decent player.

No better than what they have. And they are already stacked with midfielders!

He's not a decent player, he's an average player. Quite happy for the Mickey's to sign him.

Shah786 · 3rd May 2008, 04:30

Not sure about this one.

Gareth Barry seems to be the type of player you'd sign if you 'went on holiday' in championship manager whilst managing Liverpool with assistant manager Phil Thompson in charge of player purchases cos you forgot to untick the relevant box.

You then come back couple of hours later, and you've gone from 1st in the league to about 8th, and Gerrards been sold for 5m + Simao.

Umm yeah, happened to a friend of mine

anything about now · 3rd May 2008, 05:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shah786

Not sure about this one.

Gareth Barry seems to be the type of player you'd sign if you 'went on holiday' in championship manager whilst managing Liverpool with assistant manager Phil Thompson in charge of player purchases cos you forgot to untick the relevant box.

You then come back couple of hours later, and you've gone from 1st in the league to about 8th, and Gerrards been sold for 5m + Simao.

Umm yeah, happened to a friend of mine

Alex · 3rd May 2008, 05:36

I think this could pave way for Alonso's exit

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 3rd May 2008, 06:14

Alex is right. Alonso is believed to be headed for REAL Madrid

Chris H · 4th May 2008, 00:19

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Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

Ok then. One of the top English midfielders in this country.

Talk about damning with faint praise. Here's video of what O'Neill had to say about it...

Villa not a feeder club

Heinzesight · 4th May 2008, 00:27

signing him because wanker Gerrard is fucking off to Real...

Successful · 4th May 2008, 00:38

Well as you say he's just a solid player. Not really good at anything more than being a good player so to say. Perhaps good for Liverpool to get a man who can slot in on many positions. Their new winger perhaps?

kietotheworld · 4th May 2008, 00:42

If Liverpool pull this off it'd be like us signing Essien.

VII · 4th May 2008, 01:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shah786

Not sure about this one.

Gareth Barry seems to be the type of player you'd sign if you 'went on holiday' in championship manager whilst managing Liverpool with assistant manager Phil Thompson in charge of player purchases cos you forgot to untick the relevant box

2nd May 2008, 16:38	#41 (permalink)
Alex First team crossdresser Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 39°44′21″N 104°59′5″W Posts: 13,303	Probably take 14-15 million to get him

2nd May 2008, 16:40	#42 (permalink)
AttackingFlair Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Location Location Location ;) Posts: 2,473	Unless they are going to play him on the left side of midfield I don't have a clue why they're buying him.

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jatin First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: there's too much blood in my alcohol system!! Posts: 5,049	he would probably be a better fit for arsenal but he's english and good for us if the gooners don't get him

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ninja_alan Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Refused Posts: 1,211	Good news if true. A central midfielder isn't what liverpool needs the most. Can't se why they aren't putting their money in towards a new winger/fullback seeing as that is what they really need.

2nd May 2008, 16:54	#45 (permalink)
Sam#1 First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: I'm in love with a girl I can't have :-( (It's not JLS) Posts: 12,525	Great news.

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Kelvin First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,815	more money wasted from rafa.

2nd May 2008, 17:33	#50 (permalink)
Canuckred64 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 720	This quote is from the BBC O'Neill angrily denied Liverpool had offered to pay £10m for the player. He told the club's website: "Liverpool haven't made a straight cash offer. They've made an offer involving a mish-mash of nameless player exchanges. Seems like Liverpool don't want to offer any money just a package deal involving players they want to get rid of.

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Aporkalypse Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Paphos, Cyprus Posts: 1,673	How many of those players were shitty Spanish rejects?

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Spammy Struggling to make the reserves Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yeah? Posts: 11,439	That suits me.

2nd May 2008, 18:45	#55 (permalink)
Longlivekeano Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,354	Very good player in a small pond....will struggle in a slightly larger aquarium like Liverpool. Barry's strength lies in his consistency. He plays practically every single minute of Villa's matches and hence chips in about 10 goals a season. Once Barry's at Liverpool where Rafa's rotation policy reigns supreme unlike Martin O Neill's stable line-ups, his confidence will be knocked back (especially considering the pressures of living up to a ridiculous price tag of slightly above 10 million for an English player). As he keeps being played in and out of the side, his performance will slowly dip and at the end of the season, I expect Villa or other midtable clubs like Spurs, Everton, Newcastle to purchase him at a knockdown price. Think of Barry as the next Bolo Zenden. Pretty decent at clubs like Boro; only to be made useless at Liverpool

2nd May 2008, 22:29	#61 (permalink)
RedRover Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,368	Can anyone recall the central midfiled pairing of Gerrard and Barry against Croatia? Awful. This is Liverpool all over - they'll sell Alonso and replace him with a player no better or no worse - but still not top class. Mascherano and Barry in midfield - fucking catastrope

2nd May 2008, 22:40	#62 (permalink)
reddevilcanada First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,415	he'll be coming to replace Alonso? great!

3rd May 2008, 04:30	#64 (permalink)
Shah786 Pain in the arse Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cheetham Hill Posts: 1,074	Not sure about this one. Gareth Barry seems to be the type of player you'd sign if you 'went on holiday' in championship manager whilst managing Liverpool with assistant manager Phil Thompson in charge of player purchases cos you forgot to untick the relevant box. You then come back couple of hours later, and you've gone from 1st in the league to about 8th, and Gerrards been sold for 5m + Simao. Umm yeah, happened to a friend of mine

3rd May 2008, 05:36	#66 (permalink)
Alex First team crossdresser Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 39°44′21″N 104°59′5″W Posts: 13,303	I think this could pave way for Alonso's exit

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Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Football Fanatics Central..Equator branch Posts: 18,684	Alex is right. Alonso is believed to be headed for REAL Madrid

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Heinzesight Youth Team Player Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 276	signing him because wanker Gerrard is fucking off to Real...

4th May 2008, 00:38	#70 (permalink)
Successful Straight Guy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: On top of the league Posts: 2,688	Well as you say he's just a solid player. Not really good at anything more than being a good player so to say. Perhaps good for Liverpool to get a man who can slot in on many positions. Their new winger perhaps?

4th May 2008, 00:42	#71 (permalink)
kietotheworld Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airstrip One Posts: 3,226	If Liverpool pull this off it'd be like us signing Essien.