Supporters of Everton have been gushing over the club’s former midfielder, and current West Bromwich Albion man, Gareth Barry.
On Wednesday evening, the Athletic reporter Greg O’Keeffe shared an article in which he discussed the 38-year-old Englishman (per Greg O’Keeffe), which led many to gush over their former player.
I spoke to Graeme Jones and others to find out how crucial Gareth Barry was to the #EFC side during his time there & why he’s never quite been replaced https://t.co/wvhXrT2nnT
— Greg O'Keeffe (@GregOK) January 29, 2020
Yeah, a very good player. I had doubts when we signed him but he was top class tbf. But I think it helped having people like McCarthy first off, then Gueye, alongside him who both had good engines and got about the midfield
— Aide Dews (@AidyDews) January 29, 2020
A very underrated player.
I’d be interested to read the article Greg. No disrespect, but I’m not paying when there’s so much free information out there.— Bren Connolly (@BlueBren) January 29, 2020
He is a great player
— Michael Quinn The Christian ???™© (@eyesgomosquitos) January 29, 2020
Would you take a prime Gareth Barry back at Goodison Park over any of the current midfielders?Yes, he was quality in his prime
No, we have better than that now
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During his time with the Toffees, Barry featured in 155 games over a four-season stint in Merseyside, during which he scored five and assisted 12 goals (per Transfermarkt).
This season, at 38 years of age, the midfielder has featured in five games in all competitions for the Baggies (per Transfermarkt) and many fans were keen to continue to gush over him.
Would still take the original Gareth Barry ??
— ????? (@Sean88999) January 29, 2020
We replaced him with Schneiderlin, polar opposites.
— Paul (@pdwyer1987) January 29, 2020
Him & mc carthey was a solid partnership.. unlike scheniderlin ?
— Matthew Broley (@BroleyMatthew) January 29, 2020
What do we think?
To still be playing professional football as a 38-year-old and being an outfield player, is a great testament to Barry and his style of play.
While his performances are becoming few and far between under Slaven Bilic, it is good to see that so many Everton fans still hold their former player in a positive regard.