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Barry plays, he scores, he ends hope of move to Liverpool

August 15, 2008

Gareth Barry looks to have put pay to any chance of his dream move to Liverpool by playing in Aston Villa’s UEFA Cup qualifier against FH Hafnarfjordur. Not only did Barry play, he scored, and after just 3 minutes!

His appearance in the game means if he were to move to Liverpool, or any club for that matter, he would be ineligible in the Champions League until February and unable to play in the UEFA Cup for another team this season.

By playing Barry, Villa look to have signalled their intent to hang on to the player, as playing him has reduced his value to any potential suitor, Liverpool included.

Even after playing the England international tonight, manager Martin O’Neill is still unsure of whether he’ll hold on to his star player:

I wouldn’t be sure until the transfer deadline passes what will materialise.

I had a talk with him beforehand. He was in the right frame of mind and wanted to play and there was nothing that would have stopped him which was very pleasing.

He wanted to play and he knew the consequences so the decision was very much his.

It really does look as though this saga is over.

Written by Roy · Filed Under Aston Villa, Liverpool 


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