c1982 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Wouldn't surprise me one bit if Barry and Ashley Cole end up at Monaco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Apparently West Ham have offered him a big money deal. Daily Mail mind..... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2639618/West-Ham-offer-Gareth-Barry-big-bucks-bid-pip-Everton-Arsenal-free-agent.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NyarkosLeftToe Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Surprised we didn't sort this out before the end of the season, his experience is invaluable for any youngsters coming through. We would have easily got 25-30 games a season out of him once we bought an extra midfielder in summer as well. I think he'll end up somewhere else now. Hope i'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Surprised we didn't sort this out before the end of the season, his experience is invaluable for any youngsters coming through. We would have easily got 25-30 games a season out of him once we bought an extra midfielder in summer as well. I think he'll end up somewhere else now. Hope i'm wrong. He probably wanted to keep his options open to see what came along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Surprised we didn't sort this out before the end of the season, his experience is invaluable for any youngsters coming through. We would have easily got 25-30 games a season out of him once we bought an extra midfielder in summer as well. I think he'll end up somewhere else now. Hope i'm wrong. We're evens to sign him, to be honest I can't see him going anywhere else. No clubs in the CL will realistically want him, and he'd rather have EU league than nothing I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 I am not bothered either way to be honest. He will be looking to go to whoever offers him the biggest salary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 http://www.footballfancast.com/football-news/premier-league-new-boys-to-pip-west-ham-and-everton-to-midfielder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 If he was going to stay here there would be deal in place by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/gareth-barry-transfer-everton-preparing-3642837? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 It'd take more than that to replace him anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 It'd take more than that to replace him anyway I suppose. Still seems a little excessive for a 33 year old though. In some ways I'd rather spend a little more on getting in someone who could do that role for the next 5-8 years. But then you've got to take into consideration that they'll more than likely take time to bed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 I suppose. Still seems a little excessive for a 33 year old though. In some ways I'd rather spend a little more on getting in someone who could do that role for the next 5-8 years. But then you've got to take into consideration that they'll more than likely take time to bed in. Yeah, plus I see him as a on-field coach for McCarthy and others. We get a lot more than a DMC with him, we get a true professional who can inspire others around him. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiediow Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 33 year old should not get a 3 year contract. It should be one year at a time, at the most it should be a 2 year. Should we now give Hibbert and Distin a new 3 year contract? Will they think they also should have a 3 year contract after all the years they have been here. I feel this contract could change things in the club in a bad way by putting our wage ratio well up if we have a bad season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQuince Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 https://twitter.com/gregok/status/474125732873240576 Greg O'Keeffe says the 3-year permanent contract for Barry rumor is wide of the mark. Lowensda and Steve_E 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 https://twitter.com/gregok/status/474125732873240576 Greg O'Keeffe says the 3-year permanent contract for Barry rumor is wide of the mark. Quite pleased about that. Lowensda, Quinn31 and Steve_E 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQuince Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Quite pleased about that. Same. Though, I still wouldn't mind £60k a week over two years for him. He's worth it for the experience he provides and because he's still quite competent as a player. Quinn31, Toffee_in_LA, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 I agree with a one year contract around those wages. Players start running out of gas around Barry's age, with Distin being an exception to the rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 I agree with a one year contract around those wages. Players start running out of gas around Barry's age, with Distin being an exception to the rule. Hes never really had "gas" though, that was one of the big concerns of signing him in the first place. He does however read the game very well and that makes up for his lack of pace. That will continue even if he does slow down (not sure its possible) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Hes never really had "gas" though, that was one of the big concerns of signing him in the first place. He does however read the game very well and that makes up for his lack of pace. That will continue even if he does slow down (not sure its possible) You do make a good point -- Barry isn't known for his ability to run up and down the field, but if he gets any slower... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 You do make a good point -- Barry isn't known for his ability to run up and down the field, but if he gets any slower... then we fatten him up and make him more of an obstacle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 2 years at 60k at week sounds good to me. 3 is a little much. The 2m fee sucks but I guess it will be worth it in the long run. He's a good locker room guy and already knows the players and tactics. Matt, Toffee_in_LA and Sibdane 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 http://www.sportinastorm.com/Premier-League/Everton/Barry-to-decide-by-July/X1Y31Z1768843 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Gareth Barry now down to 1/5 to join Everton in oddschanger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Would have been nice, if he is signing, to have him as a 'kit' reveal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Would have been nice, if he is signing, to have him as a 'kit' reveal. Why? He's not a massive signing or anything to get excited about. You can tell Evertonians have been starved of success! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Would have been nice, if he is signing, to have him as a 'kit' reveal. yeah but will be happy to have him back anyway! Another pivotal player for us last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Why? He's not a massive signing or anything to get excited about. You can tell Evertonians have been starved of success!thats harsh Mark. Like I said, and is generally accepted, Barry was a large part of our progress last season and to have that stability in the centre of the park, not to mention first meaningful signing, is something worth celebrating ! Toffee_in_LA and Quinn31 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 thats harsh Mark. Like I said, and is generally accepted, Barry was a large part of our progress last season and to have that stability in the centre of the park, not to mention first meaningful signing, is something worth celebrating ! Monumental that we may be signing a 33 year old freebie. I'll just go and get the champagne... I'm not saying he's a bad signing or anything but something to pop your cork over? Sad, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Monumental that we may be signing a 33 year old freebie. I'll just go and get the champagne... I'm not saying he's a bad signing or anything but something to pop your cork over? Sad, really. you negative Nancy!1 yeah, if you look at it like that then ok i agree. but its not like anyone of us are needing changes of underwear! Im looking at reuniting a solid and successful CDM partnership being reunited, a player with masses of experience coming in to be a role model for McCarthy amongst others. Id love to be celebrating a star signing, but i will celebrate a squad improvement just as much. The spine of last seasons team back together, thats worth celebrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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