OPINION
Gareth Barry celebrated his 38th birthday on the day of West Brom’s 1-0 loss against Sheffield United at The Hawthorns on Saturday night, but he did not cap off his day with a good performance in the Championship showdown. Barry was woeful both on and off the ball, looking as though he was running through mud when the Blades had the ball and attacked Albion. In the first-half, the ex-Aston Villa midfielder went missing in action as Chris Wilder’s men charged up the pitch and scored through Kieran Dowell. Understandably, a section of West Brom fans have ripped into Barry on Twitter. He has been impressive for them this season, despite his age, but Darren Moore really should have taken Barry off at half-time when it was clear that he was not in the game at all. Sam Field played well against QPR on Tuesday night, maybe Moore needs to show more faith in the youngster?
This is Futbol has rounded up some of the best tweets below:
Barry been absolutely awful
— matt (@MattFiasco) February 23, 2019
Barry having a mare today
— Toxic Troglodyte (@GREENBAYUK_) February 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/welbzclubdefut/status/1099364860964556800
Another soft goal given away at home. Sheffield United are coasting this. Sitting back and soaking up the place and every so often launching counter attacks. Our play too predictable that half. Front 3 not in game at all. Midfield over run. Barry struggling with pace #WBA
— Andrew Beech (@beechyboy90) February 23, 2019
Gareth barry is really struggling tonight #wba
— Mark Mcgee (@McGee92Official) February 23, 2019
Barry not playing well isn't helping no composure got to turn this around
— Martyn Walters (@Martw90) February 23, 2019
Barry, what on earth has gotten into you
— Lauren (@LaurenWBA28) February 23, 2019
Barry needs hooking, absolutely awful so far
— Toxic Troglodyte (@GREENBAYUK_) February 23, 2019