Gareth Barry by the Men Who Have Turned Him Into a Pounds 12m England Playmaker ...
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BRIAN LITTLE'S last act as Aston Villa's manager was to sign an unknown schoolboy called Gareth Barry from Brighton in an acrimonious deal that cost them Pounds 1m, plus a 15 per cent sell- on clause. It launched a career at Villa Park that spanned 11 years and 437 games, until he Birthday treat: Barry and Gregory joined Manchester City for Pounds 12m in the summer.
He may receive a mixed reception upon his return on Monday night with his new team but just in case Villa supporters need reminding of Barry's contribution since first making his debut in 1998, NEIL MOXLEY spoke to his four managers who gave a personal and unique insight into the England midfielder.See the full content of this document
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Gareth Barry by the Men Who Have Turned Him Into a Pounds 12m England Playmaker ...
JOHN GREGORY (1998-02)
ON MY first night as Villa's boss, our reserves played Preston and the coaching staff had told me: 'Come and have a look at this kid, he is special.' Truthfully, I wasn't impressed and certainly didn't think he was a midfield player. But, as the we...See the full content of this document
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